Alex Mack doesn't know for sure if he'll continue playing football in 2022, but the 13-year center he certainly proved throughout the 2021 season that he still has plenty of gas left in the tank at age 36.
Mack is under contract for two more seasons with the 49ers after signing a three-year deal in March of 2021, but he plans on continuing to take things year-by-year when it comes to making decisions on his career. Based on his comments Monday, it sounds like Mack feels he's in a good spot if he chooses to return.
"After year ten, I always said I was going to take it one year at a time and take the offseason, see how everything felt and kind of go from there, so that's still where I'm at," Mack said. "I think that process has worked well for me.
It sounds like Mack might be leaning towards returning, but you can't rule out retirement with him.
Regardless of his 2022 status, 9ers would be wise to bring in another center for his immediate or future replacement.
Honestly, I think 9ers need to load up heavy on the O-line this offseason.
Mack as mentioned is on retirement watch
McGlinchey is too expensive for his caliber. I doubt he makes the leaps it will require to make it worth extending him.
Brunskill and Compton are mild smelling trash. They aren't useless, but they are net negatives.
Laken Tomlinson is a free agent, likely to return but no guarantee.
Trent Williams is great but he'll be 34 going into next season, and he's starting to be nicked up regularly.
Banks and Moore have provided nothing to inspire confidence in them.
