Quick Note: I wrote this article prior to this past weekend's heart breaking loss to the Titans.  The fact that we are 3-5 doesn't mean we should give up on the season, and focus on the offseason, I just wanted to get some names out there that we can track through out the remainder of the season.

Things can't get much worse (at RT) in Ninerland with Tony Pashos being out for the season.  While Pashos didn't get a lot of time to get comfortable in the offense, it leaves the 49ers with plenty of problems heading forward at the RT position.  We get to see just how good Adam Snyder can be in an everyday role from here on out, without someone breathing down his neck for playing time.  You can thank Joe Staley's injury for that, as Barry Sims is our starting LT.  I'd be much happier discussing the notion of Sims and Snyder rotating at RT than having both guys as our starting OTs.  The team may get a chance to see what Alex Boone has, but I think long term wise, Boone is depth at OL and not a future starter. 

With two drafts picks in the 2010 first round, the 49ers will likely have a chance to land one of the better OTs in the class.  On top of that, there are three potential free agents at RT that could interest the 49ers.  It depends on how much of a splash the 49ers want to make, and how well the players will perform through out the remainder of the season.  I'm going to take a look at those 3 free agent possibilities, and also run down the Top 6 OT prospects.  Also, if you haven't checked out Drew K's fanpost, do so, because he's got the entire draft class ranked.  While it may be too early for some to start thinking about next year's draft, it's never too early to track the talent of future 49ers.

I'll be following the three potential Free Agent RTs, as well as the top 6 OT prospects, but I encourage you to do the same.  I'm also curious to know if Niners Nation would rather see the team draft the "Right Tackle Of The Future" or sign him via free agency.  Again, we've got two first rounders, and I'd love to see an edge rusher come out of that round, but I'll never be unhappy when the team finally decides to spend a draft pick to bolster our LOLine.  Spending money on a RT is risky, and there's only one guy I'd really love to see the team sign - in other words, if they don't get him, I'd rather they go address it in the draft. 

After the jump Atlanta's Tyson Clabo, Tampa Bay's Jeremy Trueblood and Philadelphia's Winston Justice, followed by a rundown of some of the offensive tackle draft prospects... 

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As the newest member to the Niner's Nation family, I will be providing a look at all things 49ers, but with a scouting twist. Future articles will include breaking down the offense, defense and special teams of the 2008 49ers and looks at the draft history in San Francisco. There's also a good chance Joe Montana and Steve Young are scouted and graded.

All feedback is welcome in the comments, or by finding me at New Era Scouting and Mocking the Draft .

A little background on myself: I've been scouting college football since 1999, long before I really knew what I was getting in to. Since then I have worked as a scout for NFL teams, have been credentialed to the NFL Draft, Senior Bowl, NFL Scouting Combine and numerous schools across the Nation. However, without any further ado, here is our look at the San Francisco 49ers 2008 draft class.

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