NFL offseason: 49ers free agents, team needs

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The 2015-16 NFL season is in the books.

With that, it's time to look ahead to the offseason, as the 49ers will be looking to reload the roster with fresh faces.

Here are the team's free agents, as well as their most pressing needs. 

Notable Free Agents: NT Ian Williams, OG Alex Boone, WR Anquan Boldin, DE Tony Jerod-Eddie (RFA), K Phil Dawson, ILB Michael Wilhoite (RFA), RB Reggie Bush, RB Shaun Draughn, RB DuJuan Harris

Quarterback: New 49ers coach Chip Kelly is reportedly lukewarm on Colin Kaepernick, who is allegedly intent on getting a fresh start away from San Francisco. Blaine Gabbert played slightly better than expected down the stretch, but was still far from good. He's an NFL backup. Even if it merely entails getting Kap to "buy in" under Kelly, the 49ers need a starting quarterback.

Offensive Line: San Francisco's 2015 offensive line was abysmal, both as a run-blocking and pass-protecting unit. They're now in danger of losing stud LG Alex Boone to free agency. 49ers GM Trent Baalke has whiffed mightily on virtually all of his offensive line draft picks in recent years. Only LT Joe Staley and RG Andrew Tiller return as bankable 2016 assets.

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