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we all don't know how these signings will pan out obviously, but AP had a plan and he is executing it nicely.

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[quote=calia;1380065]I may be in a minority here, but I like Deebo and thought he played reasonably well for us. He led in both catches and yards, and with all the problems we had on both sides of the ball, he wasn't someone that I worried about. And he did all that we asked and by all accounts was a good teammate. I'd be happy for him to return on a cap friendly deal.[/quote]

I would like to see Debo come back. He still has plenty left in the tank. I would rather have him than Aiyuk. Debo will play hard and loves football, not sure about Aiyuk, who basically quit on his team.

If they feel they need a speed guy I would just try and see if Lane could be that guy or find that person in the draft.

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[quote=88Commanders00;1380102]I think we are signing Ayuk, once he’s released at 4pm. I can see them bringing back Deebo.[/quote]

Suggestions the 49ers may not release him and hold out for a draft day trade.

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[quote=AnonEmouse;1380040]Still a few guys we should be interested in. I'm not convinced on Hendrickson (do GM's think his injury recovery is a big issue?), but if they sign him it's hard to argue its not a ballsy move. I would like to see us go after:
Doubs - obvious really, strengthen the WR room.
Chaisson - 2 consecutive good seasons; he or Hendrickson would signal we're not drafting Edge @7.
Chenal - fills out LB depth at least, and maybe a good foil if we went after Reese or Styles @ LB?
Cross - only 24 and did very well in Indy. Suspect they'll be trying to re-sign him, but worth pursuing.
Brisker - if not Cross, then...
Newsome II - consistency might be an issue, but he's capable of top play. Adds depth if nothing else.
White - 27 so... Good receiving back, and would give us more freedom in the draft.

Beyond these guys, plenty of room for improving depth at least, though I expect the depth guys will be picked up once the initial rush is over. Big question - is AP pursuing these guys (and we're not hearing any noise) or is he sitting back and waiting to see who is still available later in the week. Hope its the former.[/quote]

Well, 3 out of 7 so far, and only Doubs and Newsome signed elsewhere. Worth going after Brisker after signing Cross? Now we're lighter at RB I really like the look of White now (with at least Rodriguez gone).

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It may have gone under the radar but I see Sam Howell signed with Dallas

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[quote=Brummie Brave;1380158]It may have gone under the radar but I see Sam Howell signed with Dallas[/quote]

SFCowboys already posted about it

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[quote=AnonEmouse;1380127]Suggestions the 49ers may not release him and hold out for a draft day trade.[/quote]

They probably going to go scorched earth on his ass and he deserves EVERY bit of it too. Wait till after the draft and into June before finally releasing him. By then, most teams already got their pieces in place and the big money is already dried up.

It's what I would do. Got to set an example.

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[quote=mredskins;1380159]SFCowboys already posted about it[/quote]

Ah OK I must've missed that

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[quote=Brummie Brave;1380162]Ah OK I must've missed that[/quote]

It’s a joke about a poster SFRedskins that left the site when JD was drafted. He was a strong proponent of Sam Howell. Some think he may even have been Sam himself.

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[quote=BaltimoreSkins;1380165]It’s a joke about a poster SFRedskins that left the site when JD was drafted. He was a strong proponent of Sam Howell. Some think he may even have been Sam himself.[/quote]

Thanks. It went straight over my head but yes I remember that now

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I am encouraged by the fact that the Cowboys and Eagles haven't done much in free agency. The Cowboys got Gary from the Packers and the safety from the Cardinals (Thompson), but otherwise didn't do much beyond re-signing some guys (Williams, Pickens (most likely), and Aubrey. The Eagles got picked over and basically picked up 1 quality FA in Tariq Woolen. The Giants did better, with Likely, Edmunds, and Newsome as good signings. I think we did a lot more to improve our team (and had a lot more to do than PHI and DAL, in any event). A lot can and will happen in the upcoming months, but this week has been encouraging.

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Were Dallas and Philly in a position to do a lot in FA? Jones had to do their usual restructuring to get some room and even then not a lot. Roseman likes to get the comp picks, so he doesn't go all in on FA and they didn't have a ton off space to play with. No point competing with AP on players as we can outbid both of them.

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Josh Johnson has signed with the Bengals

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[quote=AnonEmouse;1380190]Were Dallas and Philly in a position to do a lot in FA? Jones had to do their usual restructuring to get some room and even then not a lot. Roseman likes to get the comp picks, so he doesn't go all in on FA and they didn't have a ton off space to play with. No point competing with AP on players as we can outbid both of them.[/quote]

Entirely fair points. Jones said that he was going to take some swings in FA (although his cap situation wasn't ideal), but he really didn't. Roseman also had some limits to what he could accomplish, but not all signings have to be splashy and there's really only 1 guy that moves the needle for them (Woolen). They just haven't done much at all. Of course, that could change if they trade AJ Brown. I'm just pleased that neither team seemed to get better (and Philly arguably took some real hits).

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[quote=SkinsGuru;1380110]Commanders signed TE Okonkwo and safety Nick Cross.[/quote]2 excellent signings. Overall pretty happy with this FA class. A lot of needs were addressed. Would have like to have seen Jennings or one of the more notable wrs but like the defense being addressed with a lot of new studs. Love the Chenal and Oweh signings especially. Onto the draft next.

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Noah I gone to the Seahawks

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[quote=calia;1380200]Entirely fair points. Jones said that he was going to take some swings in FA (although his cap situation wasn't ideal), but he really didn't. Roseman also had some limits to what he could accomplish, but not all signings have to be splashy and there's really only 1 guy that moves the needle for them (Woolen). They just haven't done much at all. Of course, that could change if they trade AJ Brown. I'm just pleased that neither team seemed to get better (and Philly arguably took some real hits).[/quote]

I really worry about philly's draft. They have been very good at and improving their team through drafting the last bunch of years.

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[quote=Brummie Brave;1380203]Noah I gone to the Seahawks[/quote]

Mixed on this. I wondered at seasons end if he'd be better for us in a new D as he was good in '24. But he isn't a starter and didn't warrant starter money. No word on how much they're paying him, but it's a 1yr deal so probably a prove it contract. I guess Robertson is a straight replacement.

Still need an upgrade at CB if you ask me as Amos is the only nailed on starter. Would have been good to get someone like Newsome. There are no starting level CB's left worth chasing now (i.e. Diggs) so it's got to be a draft target. Given the depth now on DL, LB and having at least 1 better S (Downs in the draft?) the only 'blot' I see on AP's copy book is a starting CB and WR 1 or 2. And I guess given his limited options, it's not a surprise; we were never likely to rebuild the roster in one FA period alone.

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All true. Way too many holes to fill with FAs. Starting level FAs anyway. And we needed depth everywhere.

WR2 could still be Aiyuk. Jennings and Deebo remain unsigned too. I suspect we will land one of them.

C and S are noticeable gaps, and CB depth as well (I assume they’ll start Robertson, Amos, and Sainristil - although maybe they’re thinking of grabbing a CB at 7 - Delane?).


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Jets just traded Fields to Chiefs, I'm surprised by that Chiefs are interested in him as he is completely opposite of Mahomes although I'm sure Reid will figure out a way to utilize Fields better than Jets did.

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[quote=calia;1380208]All true. Way too many holes to fill with FAs. Starting level FAs anyway. And we needed depth everywhere.

WR2 could still be Aiyuk. Jennings and Deebo remain unsigned too. I suspect we will land one of them.

C and S are noticeable gaps, and CB depth as well (I assume they’ll start Robertson, Amos, and Sainristil - although maybe they’re thinking of grabbing a CB at 7 - Delane?).


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Both S and C are ? at this time, but we might already have our guys on the roster. Talk of moving Coleman to C and I keep hoping Owens has a breakout season. But yeah, if they draft Downs at 7 it would make a lot of sense.

I don't think there's a CB rated highly enough to take at 7. Not with whoever else will likely be available. Likely one pick will go on a CB though.

WR is the one that's all up in the air until SF decide what they're doing. Aiyuk wasn't my first choice, but he's making more and more sense now.

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Christian Kirk for $6M to 49ers.
That's an awesome deal, mainly slot now, I wouldn't have been mad if we got him, oh well but that does put more pressure on the 49ers with the 3 that we are considering, Deebo, aiyuk, jennings.
I actually see Aiyuk as the only possible #2 field stretcher, Jennings is not dynamic, Deebo isn't either. They are both solid 500+yard guys though, but shaking coverage is not what they can do, when you have Daniels, you need a wiggly guy when he does the scramble drill. What's up with Hollywood brown? Or is he done? I also think he is slot. Who knows, send dyami deep every other play at this point

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[quote=skinsnut;1380213]Christian Kirk for $6M to 49ers.
That's an awesome deal, mainly slot now, I wouldn't have been mad if we got him, oh well but that does put more pressure on the 49ers with the 3 that we are considering, Deebo, aiyuk, jennings.
I actually see Aiyuk as the only possible #2 field stretcher, Jennings is not dynamic, Deebo isn't either. They are both solid 500+yard guys though, but shaking coverage is not what they can do, when you have Daniels, you need a wiggly guy when he does the scramble drill. What's up with Hollywood brown? Or is he done? I also think he is slot. Who knows, send dyami deep every other play at this point[/quote]

It's interesting -- we have a couple of guys that were drafted pretty high at WR and that for whatever reason haven't caught fire (Burks, Jefferson) despite their physical gifts. I actually really keen to see what McCaffrey can do this year. He seems to get open a lot, and has good hands (not to mention, he did well in the return game). Hopefully, he's taking some pointers from his brother on how to bounce back from injury. We definitely need more help here, but the cupboard isn't exactly bare any more, thankfully.

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[quote=AnonEmouse;1380211]Both S and C are ? at this time, but we might already have our guys on the roster. Talk of moving Coleman to C and I keep hoping Owens has a breakout season. But yeah, if they draft Downs at 7 it would make a lot of sense.

I don't think there's a CB rated highly enough to take at 7. Not with whoever else will likely be available. Likely one pick will go on a CB though.

WR is the one that's all up in the air until SF decide what they're doing. Aiyuk wasn't my first choice, but he's making more and more sense now.[/quote]

If they move Coleman to C, we have very little depth at T -- we'll be left with just our starters in Tunsil and Conerly plus Wylie (although Cosmi has played T as well before he slid inside). I can't say I love that plan if it is indeed the plan.

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I suspect they'll work Coleman at C to have depth after Allegretti, but I'm inclined to be believe they draft C anyway. They were in the race for Linderbaum, which suggests they're looking to improve there, not just add depth.

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Dolphins traded Waddle to Broncos for 2026 1st, 3rd and 4th round picks. Kinda surprised by this move cuz Dolphins literally do not have any WRs outside Waddle. Tanking the season already?

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They could draft 3 new WR's with those picks...

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Another decent WR gone: Hollywood Brown to eagles

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[quote=skinsnut;1380220]Another decent WR gone: Hollywood Brown to eagles[/quote]

Makes a move by AJ Brown only slightly more likely, I would think. H. Brown has had injury issues and hasn't been a significant contributor for several years now, and he's certainly not a #2.

The Waddle trade is interesting and Miami is really doing a "down to the studs" rebuild. They're going to have a lot of rookies on that team.

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Michael Pittman WR traded from Colts to Pittsburgh for a late round swap and extended to 3byears averaging 19M is the kinda thing I was hoping we would do to secure a legit #2.
I wonder if we had an opportunity to do this or not? I don't see why we wouldn't have done this. Our picks are much higher than Pitt. Unless they see him as the same as Jennings who they haven't gone after. Pretty sure these are both big 29 year old guys. At first glance by name alone, I easily would have favored such a move for us. Kinda bummed, Pit got this done and we didn't. What do you guys think?

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[quote=skinsnut;1380228]Michael Pittman WR traded from Colts to Pittsburgh for a late round swap and extended to 3byears averaging 19M is the kinda thing I was hoping we would do to secure a legit #2.
I wonder if we had an opportunity to do this or not? I don't see why we wouldn't have done this. Our picks are much higher than Pitt. Unless they see him as the same as Jennings who they haven't gone after. Pretty sure these are both big 29 year old guys. At first glance by name alone, I easily would have favored such a move for us. Kinda bummed, Pit got this done and we didn't. What do you guys think?[/quote]

Yeah I would have been happy to get him at this price.

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A lot to give up for Waddle. He is good though. Surprised they did it honestly after getting Willis. Not happy with what Commanders have done at wr so far. Banking on Aiyuk if that is the plan for the only upgrade isn't something I'm game for currently. Only March so I'll be patient.

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Noise from 49ers management, coach and owner all suggests they'll hold onto Aiyuk as long as possible. Says 2 things to me:

1) There may be more to the rift than simply the medical situation as its been lain out.
2) While he may be a great addition, it can't come at significant cost, if any.

Even a 7th round pick this year is a cost we have to weigh up given the dearth of picks we have. Then there's the contract situation. I think we play hardball and call the 49ers bluff and give them no choice but to cut him. If someone else steps in and trades, then so be it. We can't hinge an offseason on one player.