The 49ers' offensive line features several first-round draft picks and is undoubtedly one of the better units in the NFL.
Changes to the offensive line are likely to be few and far between, however, there are a few prospective issues that San Francisco's front-office will need to address ahead of the 2014 campaign.
The primary concern surrounds the center position and the future of Jonathan Goodwin.
Goodwin, who joined the Niners in 2011 after leaving the New Orleans Saints, is set to become an unrestricted free agent and has mooted the possibility of retirement.
Even if Goodwin decides to prolong his career, it is questionable whether San Francisco will opt to re-sign the veteran given the lack of cap room available to the franchise.
Guard Daniel Kilgore could move to center if Goodwin does not return, but the 49ers do have options at the position in the draft.
Arkansas center Travis Swanson is projected to go first at his position and could well be available outside of the first round.
Colorado State's Weston Richburg and Florida State's Bryan Stork have also been tipped as potential selections and should still be on the board in the second round, although the 49ers do have somewhat more pressing needs at wide receiver and in the secondary.
Alex Boone and Mike Iupati should once again line-up as the two starting guards in 2014, however there are doubts over the latter's status with San Francisco past next season.
Iupati is entering the final year of his contract, and - as the San Francisco Chronicle's Eric Branch suggested - it may be difficult for the 49ers to extend his deal, especially with the likes of Colin Kapernick, Michael Crabtree and Aldon Smith all approaching their contract years.
Things are more secure on the outside, however, with tackles Anthony Davis and Joe Staley both contracted to long-term deals.
The 49ers have a reliable and versatile backup in the form of Adam Snyder and said to think highly of guard Joe Looney. Still, do not be surprised if San Francisco chooses to add some extra depth to the line in the later rounds of the draft.
The 49ers have a reliable and versatile backup in the form of Adam Snyder and said to think highly of guard Joe Looney. Still, do not be surprised if San Francisco chooses to add some extra depth to the line in the later rounds of the draft.
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