Shanahan, Lynch evaluate 49ers’ depleted O-line entering big draft

The 49ers will have an opportunity to select an offensive lineman in the early rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft with picks No. 11 and No. 43, but hints from John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan have made it appear unlikely. The team lost two starting linemen during free agency, with Aaron Banks signing a four-year contract with the Green Bay Packers worth $77 million and Jaylon Moore, who now is a member of the Kansas City Chiefs after signing a two-year, $30 million contract.The returning starters include Trent Williams at left tackle, Jake Brendel at center, Dominick Puni at right guard and Colton McKivitz at right tackle."It's really hard losing Banks," Shanahan said. "And it's really hard losing Jaylon Moore, who has been a great swing tackle who got to play a lot with Trent being down half of last year. So those are the things that we really need to look to replace." Opinions of the offensive line's performance from those outside of team headquarters is markedly more critical than both Shanahan and Lynch, who recently spoke positively about the group at the NFL Annual League Meeting."I think on the lines in particular you are always looking to add, and to improve," Lynch said. "I would...