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San Francisco 49ers: Ranking the top 5 players to target for 2019

By Timothy L. Miller

SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Odell Beckham #13 of the New York Giants stands on the sidelines during their NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on November 12, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - NOVEMBER 12: Odell Beckham #13 of the New York Giants stands on the sidelines during their NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on November 12, 2018 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 20: Rodger Saffold #76 of the Los Angeles Rams looks on prior to the NFC Championship game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 20, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – JANUARY 20: Rodger Saffold #76 of the Los Angeles Rams looks on prior to the NFC Championship game against the New Orleans Saints at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 20, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) /

No. 5: Offensive Guard Rodger Saffold

With Mike Person signing to a new contract, the Niners ensured that there will be continuity along the offensive line. By all accounts, a smart signing. This should not prevent the team from adding more competition at the position, though.

The Los Angeles Rams don’t seem interested in re-signing their 30-year-old guard Rodger Saffold. The 49ers need to add him to what is turning out to be impressive offensive line depth.

A durable player, Saffold is entering his 10th season and has played every spot along the line but center. In a position group that often gets better after the age of 30, Saffold would help reinforce an area of strength for the team.