The San Francisco 49ers could stand to upgrade at wide receiver this offseason after what feels like an inevitable release of Brandon Aiyuk. The team will need a new left guard and perhaps a backup running back, depending on how they feel about Jordan James’s progress.
Defensively, the secondary could stand to get faster, while the pass rush is once again a need. The 49ers could have as many as five new starters by the time Week 1 rolls around.
Today, we are going to flip the switch and talk about which positional group you feel strongest about. Is there one?
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If you had to narrow it down to one position, which one do you feel strongest about on the 49ers? Scroll down and let us know in the comments. There are no right or wrong answers.