49ers’ CB Aid May Come in Draft
Cornerback Tarell Brown, a former 49ers starter, signed with the Raiders. His fellow starter, Carlos Rogers, was released. And ex-Seahawks corner Walter Thurmond – pursued by the 49ers – has signed with the Giants. Where does that leave the San Francisco secondary?As of now, the 49ers likely would start Tramaine Brock and Chris Culliver – who missed all of last season with an injury – at cornerback, with Perrish Cox, Eric Wright and recently-signed Chris Cook vying for the third corner spot. Also, 2013 rookies Darryl Morris and Dax Swanson are on the roster. Morris played particularly well in the limited time he saw on the field.With most of their money dedicated toward retaining free agents such as kicker Phil Dawson and receiver Anquan Boldin and former Colts safety Antoine Bethea, it now appears as if the Niners will use the draft rather than free agency to bring in help at their two biggest positions of need, wide receiver and cornerback. 49ers' Harbaugh in Push-Up Contest With WalrusThe 49ers, who have a reported $4 million remaining in salary-cap space, aren't expected to go after high-priced free agents such as cornerbacks Antonio Cromartie or...
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