49ers Mailbag: WR moves not a necessity
Sep 28, 2013 at 9:30 AM
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The 49ers are 2-2 after the first quarter of the season. And there are plenty of questions on both sides of the ball. First, we tackle the offense with this edition of 49ers Mailbag. . .
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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan spoke with reporters on Tuesday at the NFL meetings in Orlando. He addressed multiple topics, from coaching moves, to new rules, to free agency additions and losses. On Monday, GM John Lynch met with the media and answered questions himself. So they have given us some things to discuss during the offseason.
We opened the 49ers Webzone Mailbag this week to answer your questions. Some were related to the topics Shanahan and Lynch discussed. Others were not. Let's jump in and see what is on your mind.
Do the 49ers add a starting safety? Who would be the best fit, and is Talanoa Hufanga's job safe? - Dave B.
It wouldn't surprise me if the 49ers added another safety in free agency. In fact, I'd say it's
USA Today grades 49ers' initial free-agency moves
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Nate Davis of USA Today Sports recently published his free-agency grades for each NFL team. It's been over a week since the start of the new league year, when players no longer under contract are allowed to sign with other organizations, hoping to prove to their former teams that letting them walk was a mistake. While the San Francisco 49ers didn't make any attention-grabbing additions like they did last year with the Javon Hargrave signing, they did shake things up along the defensive line.
The Niners bid farewell to their longest-tenured player, Arik Armstead, releasing him for salary cap savings
PFF examines pros and cons of 49ers' free-agency moves
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The San Francisco 49ers have primarily focused on bolstering their defense in free agency. This has included a significant overhaul of the team's defensive front, with notable departures such as Arik Armstead, Chase Young, and Clelin Ferrell.
However, the 49ers managed to reinforce their defensive line with key signings, including Leonard Floyd, Yetur Gross-Matos, and Jordan Elliott. Additionally, they traded for Maliek Collins to help along the interior.
Pro Football Focus recently analyzed the pros and cons of each team's free-agent acquisitions, indicating that San Francisco isn't expected to take a step back when it comes to rushing the passer.
"Despite losing Arik Armstead and Chase Young,
John Lynch explains 49ers' free-agency moves
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San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch addressed reporters on Monday at the NFL owners meetings, shedding light on the team's recent free-agency moves. The most notable move was signing pass rusher Leonard Floyd to a two-year contract.
The 49ers also secured defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos on a two-year deal. Lynch explained the rationale behind opting for multi-year contracts, highlighting the desire for stability on the defensive line.
"We did some two-year deals on the D-line, so we don't have to do this every year. It gets hard," Lynch remarked with a smile.
Lynch delved into the specifics of each signing, starting with Floyd, emphasizing the player's consistency and high level of competitiveness.
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