One of the major needs of the 49ers this year is a solid running back. Over the last couple of years, RB Frank Gore has not been 100 percent healthy and the team will be needing to replace him.
Having a key running back is crucial to the 49ers. With a shotgun offense, they will need to have a great running back to keep the defense on their toes. You can not air the ball out 24/7.
The 49ers can address this either in the draft or maybe on a restricted free agent.
Pierre Thomas or Leon Washington would be good picks. They both have a second round tender on them, which is not that much to give up for a young, versatile starter.
You might flinch on a guy like Leon Washington because of recent surgery on his broken right leg. But, when healthy, this kid ...
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