DespiteBrock Purdyand George Kittle missing significant time with injuries last year, the 49ers still managed to field a top-10 scoring offense in the NFL.

Purdy is on track for the season opener, and the club is optimistic that Kittle, recovering from an Achilles injury, will either be ready for Week 1 or soon after.

Getting both players back for the bulk of the season will provide a huge lift for a team with Super Bowl aspirations. Especially after Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch used free agency to add veteran wide receivers Mike Evans and Christian Kirk.

Here is a look at where things stand with the 49ers’ offensive depth chart after free agencyand the draft:

Reserves:Mac Jones, Kurtis Rourke, Adrian Martinez

The skinny:When healthy, Purdy has shown he can be a top-10-caliber quarterback. The key is to keep him healthy. He’s coming off a toe injury that cost him eight starts last year, but by all accounts, he has put that issue behind him. Jones showed last year he can deliver when called upon, winning five of his eight starts. The 49ers have a bargain on their hands, but with Jones playing on an expiring contract, he’s likely gone after this year to potentially chase more money and a real opportunity to start.

Bottom line:The 49ers are in great shape with Purdy and Jones, but developing a backup to take over when Jones leaves will be an objective this year. Rourke, now in his second season and fully healthy after dealing with a college knee injury, will have a big say in that.

Reserves:Jordan James, Kaelon Black, Isaac Guerendo, Sincere McCormick, Patrick Taylor Jr.

The skinny:McCaffrey has been a one-man show for years now. He’s as good as it gets in football, so why wouldn’t the 49ers lean into him as much as they do? But there’s a downside to that in terms of getting him through seasons and making sure he’s as physically fit as possible late in seasons. The 49ers have always been determined to do something about that, but they just haven’t been able to hit on a suitable sidekick to their star back. That’s where Black could come into play as a third-round pick who flashed as a runner and a pass catcher in college.

Bottom line:The 49ers would be ecstatic if Black pushed James for RB2 duties and provided a real second option to McCaffrey. Guerendo faces a big year proving he can be an asset, but it feels like time is running out for him in San Francisco.

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