49ers Sign SS M.Lewis

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Originally Posted by Rexi

Yeah this isn't anywhere near the Archuleta deal IMO. Lewis got benched because the corners around him were hurt and Reid was making a statement about the pass defense. He is weak in coverage I admit, so we'll basically use a "big nickel" package where he's closer to the LOS and will hit people.

Overpaid for? Maybe. We should still have something like 20 million in cap room, so excuse me if I'm not upset if the FO isn't pinching pennies.

That makes a ton of sense. Your starting corners are hurt so bench your starting safety to prove a point. It doesn't get any more logical that that....