Ranking the 49ers’ 10 most important players for the 2022 season

Trey Lance enters his second year as the starting quarterback, and his performances will dictate whether or not the 49ers will be successful in 2022. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan rank the 49ers, besides Lance, who will be counted on the most to step up this season.

5:11 Ranking the 10 most important 49ers

10:20 Can Brandon Aiyuk make the jump to one of the top WRs in the NFC?

13:50 Fred Warner looking to make a bigger impact on defense

22:00 What version of Mike McGlinchey can 49ers expect?

29:50 Can Deebo Samuel repeat his breakout season?

34:00 How much will Charvarius Ward improve the defense?

40:00 Trey Lance looks sharp in OTAs