... 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, wh...

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