That’s it. Those are the only Guards who were taken in the first two rounds from 2000-2011. Without exception, each of these Guards became a starter in their first season. Most of them have had outstanding careers. Only Chilo Rachal from USC, who was...

A distant third problem, however, would have to be the combination guard and center position. The injury plagued trio of Jonathan Goodwin, Adam Snyder and Chilo Rachal were mediocre at their best. Bringing up the Harbowl should serve as a painful...

This will allow the 49ers to fill that spot with say, an extra tight end or wide receiver -- this means more depth for offensive weapons. Whatever the 49ers decide to do at this position, I believe there will be improvement from 2011 to 2012. With the...

He is willing to get as physical as needed, but now it is a matter of developing consistency. One has to wonder if he can develop that with a single right guard in 2012. Chilo Rachal began the year at right guard but was quickly replaced by Adam Snyder.

Let’s focus on free agency. Who’s out there for guard? Carl Nicks is the best guard on the market, and will be paid as such; Giants won’t go near him. Ben Grubbs is outstanding and would look awesome in Blue. Montrae Holland was great for Dallas before...

Smith was too instrumental and a leader on offense to let go. Snyder has always been a good backup for the 49ers, starting and playing well every time his number is called. In 2011 Snyder took over for a struggling Chilo Rachal at right guard in week...