Speaking on stone, the 49ers signed Ron Stone to take over for Ray Brown who was released around June first. Stone will move into the right guard spot, shifting Dave Fiore across the line to left guard. Fiore has played every position on the line, so the shift is nothing he can’t handle. Meanwhile by putting Stone on the right side of the line, the 49ers were able to team him with a long time friend, and former teammate of his in Scott Gragg. Completing the line is the versatile Derrick Deese and Center Jeremy Newberry.

While many fans are not over zealous about Deese, the 49ers are very happy with their starting five, but are less than ecstatic about the offensive line depth. The most veteran players on the depth charts, and likely the most capable, is tackle Matt Willig. If not for an arthritic knee, Milem would likely be able to push for a starting position. From there on out, there’s no real order, but the depth does include youngsters Milford Stephenson, Eric Heitmann and Kyle Kosier, along with David Costa and Chad Ward are the best contenders for the depth at the position.