Left Guard Battle Heats Up for 49ers | San Jose News

The San Francisco 49ers’ offensive line is heating up with a fierce battle for the left guard spot, with Connor Colby, Robert Jones, and Brett Toth leading the charge — all vying to step between veteran tackle Trent Williams and center Jake Brendel. Colby, a second-year player who showed flashes last season after being thrust into action, is now primed for redemption with improved technique and a clearer playbook. Meanwhile, Williams, entering his 18th season, is locked in and focused on training camp reps to be game-ready for the opener. The rest of the line — Brendel at center, Puni at right guard, and McKivitz at right tackle — are set, while new free agent signings added depth without forcing early draft picks. The coaches are clear: only the best will wear the starting jersey. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/892b6d434663692c