(Sports Network) - The 49ers have to win in 2008 in order for Mike Nolan to keep his job, and for that to happen, new coordinator Mike Martz's offense must take hold. Since the Niners look set to gamble with either Alex Smith or Shaun Hill at the quarterback spot, the next potential trouble spot to address is along the line. With the No. 29 pick, the club ought to take the best lineman - preferably a tackle - available. Elsewhere, San Francisco brought in a couple of receivers (Isaac Bruce, Bryant Johnson) to help out, but needs at least one more contributor in that area. The defense is better following the signings of end Justin Smith (Bengals) and Dontarrious Thomas (Vikings), but the club still lacks a high-level edge pass rusher, and needs depth throughout all areas of the defensive two-deep.

2007 Record: 5-11

First Pick: No. 29

Number of Selections: 6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7)

RECENT FIRST ROUND HISTORY: 2007 - Patrick Willis (LB, Ole Miss), Joe Staley (T, Central Michigan); 2006 - Vernon Davis (TE, Maryland), Manny Lawson (OLB/DE, North Carolina State); 2005 - Alex Smith (QB, Utah); 2004 - Rashaun Woods (WR, Oklahoma State); 2003 - Kwame Harris (OT, Stanford); 2002 - Mike Rumph (CB, Miami-Florida); 2001 - Andre Carter (DE, California); 2000 - Julian Peterson (LB, Michigan State), Ahmed Plummer (CB, Ohio State); 1999 - Reggie McGrew (DT, Florida); 1998 - R.W. McQuarters (CB, Oklahoma State); 1997 - Jim Druckenmiller (QB, Virginia Tech); 1996 - none; 1995 - J.J. Stokes (WR, UCLA); 1994 - Bryant Young (DL, Notre Dame), William Floyd (FB, Florida State); 1993 - Dana Stubblefield (DT, Kansas), Todd Kelly (LB, Tennessee); 1992 - Dana Hall (S, Washington); 1991 - Ted Washington (DT, Louisville); 1990 - Dexter Carter (RB, Florida State).