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Here’s what the 49ers starting lineup should look like on offense

By Akshaj Dwivedula

San Francisco 49ers WR Trent Taylor (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CA – SEPTEMBER 16: Weston Richburg #58 of the San Francisco 49ers congratulates Garrett Celek #88 after Celek caught a touchdown pass against the Detroit Lions at Levi’s Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – SEPTEMBER 16: Weston Richburg #58 of the San Francisco 49ers congratulates Garrett Celek #88 after Celek caught a touchdown pass against the Detroit Lions at Levi’s Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

What It all Means

So, there’s a lot to digest there, and some of these decisions might either seem idiotic or way too obvious. But sometimes the obvious is what a team really needs to do.

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The 49ers have no aspirations for this year. They are practically two games away from being mathematically eliminated from winning the division. Almost every second-year player has regressed significantly, with there being no major breakouts to counteract this. Every single player of value to this team has had at least one minor injury snafu, and don’t get me started on the IR list.

At this point, winning with the current starting lineup means nothing for next year. Who cares if C.J. Beathard completes a touchdown to a wide-open Pierre Garcon? Chances are neither of those players will have meaningful minutes next year. Unlike last year, where Jimmy Garoppolo’s actions could give a glimpse to the future because he would be the starter, this current lineup has no such players.

I also want to mention the idea of tanking. Now, while the actions I want basically equal tanking, it’s not like that. The wide receivers have been so bad that any change would be for the better. Same could be argued about Beathard. In fact, the only clear step back is really pulling Mike Person for Joshua Garnett, and that really should not count.

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Besides, if the 49ers end up losing a few more games, and they wind up in position to snag a Nick Bosa, Ed Oliver or to trade back in the draft and get a ransom, is that really a bad thing?

In reality, preparing for the draft during Week 9 leads to way more questions than answers.