Unless your expectations were that San Francisco would go out and sign the biggest names in the free agency, you are impressed by the team and what they did this week. The 49ers could add another cornerback, a pass rusher and a wide receiver, but those are all positions where the draft is strong and the free agency market has a handful of value contracts available.
How the 49ers defeated Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to get Trent Williams
It was Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs’ quarterback who was last seen running for his life against Buccaneers pass rushers in the Super Bowl. According to people familiar with the talks, Mahomes made a strong speech in text messages and phone calls to Williams about joining him as the Chiefs’ new left striker.
Mahomes grew up in eastern Texas, about 30 minutes from where Williams was raised. They know each other well, which was an added incentive.
The Chiefs’ offer ended up close to what ended up putting Williams with the 49ers, a $ 138.06 million six-year contract that makes Williams the highest-paid offensive striker in the NFL. (Later on Wednesday, Kansas City agreed to a $ 5 million one-year contract with Kyle Long).
How did the 49ers finally defeat Mahomes and the Chiefs in the clash against Williams? The winning element was loyalty. Williams has a bond with Kyle Shanahan, having played with him for four seasons in Washington. Williams also credits Shanahan for helping to free him from his unhappy situation in Washington a year ago.
2021 NFL Mock Draft: Patriots add Patrick Surtain to the range of free agent hires, 49ers switch to QB
Round 1 – Choose 7
Justin Fields QB
OHIO STATE • JR • 6’3 ”/ 228 LBS
PROJECTED TEAM
San Francisco PROSPECT 10º RNK 3º
The 49ers have to make a move with the fall of Fields, and the Lions under reconstruction are well on their way back in the first round.
49ers met Georgia pass rusher Azeez Ojulari
Ojulari (6-3, 240) saw his total bags increase from 5.5 in 2019 to 9.5 in 2020, by Sports Reference. He added 31 tackles, 12.5 tackles for a loss, two defending passes and four forced fumbles in 10 games for the Bulldogs last season. Ojulari was named the defensive MVP of the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, where he recorded four tackles, three tackles for a loss, three sacks and two forced fumbles in the 24-21 victory over Cincinnati.
“I feel like I have versatility, how I use my hands and how I can bend over, I feel more flexible and versatile,” said Ojulari via Chan. “I have an explosive first step and I like to fall on the cover too. You are not just getting a quick pass from me, you are getting all three downs. “
49ers must negotiate for an AFC South quarterback
A trade-off for Minshew makes sense for 49ers on some levels.
- John Lynch said, on several occasions in the off-season, that the 49ers are looking to update the position of reserve quarterback in the lineup. Minshew would not only update the backup position, but he could also challenge the current initiator Jimmy Garoppolo to the starting position.
- Minshew is incredibly accessible. In an off-season when the 49ers tackled the left Trent Williams in the highest paid offensive lineman in NFL history, along with moves to bring the defender back Kyle Juszczyk, cornerbacks Jason Verrett and Emmanuel Moseley, and the signing of pivot Alex Mack and EDGE Samson Ebukam, the team does not have much money to achieve the stated goal of updating QB’s backup position. Minshew has two years left on his contract and according to Spotrac, he is owed $ 897, 721 in 2021 and $ 1,012 million in 2022
San Francisco 49ers Becomes NFL Destination Team After O-Line Moves
The offensive line’s potential makes 49ers a target team.
Every possibly available quarterback sees two proven veterinarians anchoring the front. The scheme produces fast yards, no matter who lines up on the backfield. George Kittle is a force as a runner and receiver. The team’s young wide receivers – Deebo Samuel, 25, and Brandon Aiyuk, 23 – are extremely exciting because of their ability to create after the reception.