Potential Under the Radar Free Agent Signings for the 49ers

Looking at the RB situation in Free Agency. I love Carlos Hyde and hope he come back at a cheap deal. However I don't see us paying big on the market. I could see us going to the well in the draft but just to cover bases wouldn't Alfred Morris be a great fit? He killed it for Shanahan and company in DC. He's 29 but has some low usage since being in Dallas. He did well in the duty he had but I would think would do better back in the system.

A great under the radar signing would be leveon Bell

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by thl408:

Nice thread. While the top tier FAs are fun to talk about, Kyle/Lynch might approach free agency as a way to "fill in the gaps".

EJ Gaines, CB, BUF: BUF played lots of zone coverage so he could be a good scheme fit. Not the ideal 6+ footer that 49ers seems to prefer.

Dion Jordan, Edge, SEA: he seems to have turned his life around. Still injury prone, but came on strong to end 2017.

Junior Galette, Edge, WAS: came back from injuries to a crowded DL. Was a good pass rusher when healthy but is now 30. Could be stop gap Edge similar to Elvis.

Prince Amukamura, CB, CHI: solid, unspectacular vet to add to a young secondary.

Good post thl. You nailed some of these guys too IMHO. I have the priority list (from my perspective) over here: http://www.49erswebzone.com/forum/niners/187944-2017-team-information-needs/page81/#post1207

Of note, Junior has had a ton of injuries but he has a legit ability to ER...Dion is a RFA but another good one.

You can cross Junior off that list. I highly doubt the team will bring in another guy with a checkered past. With his wrap sheet and injuries, it's better to look elsewhere.

Calvin Johnson!

dion jordan would be a steal

I know Safety isn't really a need, but I'd sign Tre Boston over Tartt. He had a pretty good season last year with 5 picks.

Originally posted by bkbkeahi:

dion jordan would be a steal

Lol not worth a roster spot..,doubt lynch wants any more dudes with off field issues

Originally posted by Kolohe:

I know Safety isn't really a need, but I'd sign Tre Boston over Tartt. He had a pretty good season last year with 5 picks.

Tartt played very well no reason to not let him start...if we're looking to bring in safety help just resign Reid

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by Kolohe:
I know Safety isn't really a need, but I'd sign Tre Boston over Tartt. He had a pretty good season last year with 5 picks.

Tartt played very well no reason to not let him start...if we're looking to bring in safety help just resign Reid

Hate to rely on young players coming off IR.

How about Trey Burton (TE)? Maybe a bit pricey, but he and Jimmy G. might be a good pairing to attack the red zone.

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by bkbkeahi:

dion jordan would be a steal

Lol not worth a roster spot..,doubt lynch wants any more dudes with off field issues

Then why would you want Talib?

Mo's Under the Radar Free Agent 49ers picks

DE/EDGE Alex Okafor- Can be a 3 down player. Good against the run, and has had pass rushing success from both sides in a 4-3. Sign Okafor, don't resign Carradine, and draft an EDGE rusher in the first half of the draft to develop. Would have to make sure that health checks out, but the injuries will make him cheaper than otherwise.

CB TJ Carrie - Great slot defender, can also play RCB, great at special teams, and has experience as a punt returner . If we draft a corner early he can still help us on the outside in a pinch, and would look great in the slot. Always important to have lots of depth in the secondary. It would make sense for him since he can stay in the bay area. Seems like a really good person off the field as well. He would be a lot cheaper than most other top CB options, and is still relatively young at 27.

ILB Preston Brown - Led the league in tackles last year. I'm sure he wants to start, so it could be difficult getting him over here with the Reuben Foster situation. I'd actually love Brown at Mike with Foster playing the Will as a 5 year plan. Sign Brown, don't resign Coyle, pick up a later round LB in the draft. Would solve our ILB problems before the draft.

OT Cameron Fleming - Was drafted by the patriots in 2014 with Jimmy Garoppolo; I'm sure they know each other very well. he's still young and improving. He'd be a great swing tackle, and a possible starter at Right Tackle. With Trent Brown's injury and Joe Staley getting older, it'd make a lot of sense. I get the feeling that Shanahan prefers veteran offensive lineman.

WR John Brown - If his health checks out... Sign him to a prove it deal. He's still got crazy speed, ran a 4.34 40 yard dash at the combine. He's probably a little slower now after toe, back and hamstring injuries. If he's still got it though, it'd be crazy to line him and Goodwin up. We all know Shanahan loves speed. He had 1000 yards in 2015, just needs to stay healthy. Will probably be cheap.

Originally posted by Moses:

Mo's Under the Radar Free Agent 49ers picks

DE/EDGE Alex Okafor- Can be a 3 down player. Good against the run, and has had pass rushing success from both sides in a 4-3. Sign Okafor, don't resign Carradine, and draft an EDGE rusher in the first half of the draft to develop. Would have to make sure that health checks out, but the injuries will make him cheaper than otherwise.

CB TJ Carrie - Great slot defender, can also play RCB, great at special teams, and has experience as a punt returner . If we draft a corner early he can still help us on the outside in a pinch, and would look great in the slot. Always important to have lots of depth in the secondary. It would make sense for him since he can stay in the bay area. Seems like a really good person off the field as well. He would be a lot cheaper than most other top CB options, and is still relatively young at 27.

ILB Preston Brown - Led the league in tackles last year. I'm sure he wants to start, so it could be difficult getting him over here with the Reuben Foster situation. I'd actually love Brown at Mike with Foster playing the Will as a 5 year plan. Sign Brown, don't resign Coyle, pick up a later round LB in the draft. Would solve our ILB problems before the draft.

OT Cameron Fleming - Was draft by patriots in 2014 with Jimmy Garoppolo; I'm sure they know each other very well. he's still young and improving. He'd be a great swing tackle, and possible starter at Right Tackle. With Trent Brown's injury and Joe Staley getting older, it'd make a lot of sense. I get the feeling that Shanahan prefers veteran offensive lineman.

WR John Brown - If his health checks out... Sign him to a prove it deal. He's still got crazy speed, ran a sub 4.34 40 yard dash at the combine. He's probably a little slower now after toe, back and hamstring injuries. If he's still got it though, it'd be crazy to line him and Goodwin up. We all know Shanahan loves speed. He had 1000 yards in 2015, just needs to stay healthy. Will probably be cheap.

Great idea with Brown as the mike was thinking the same thing yesterday while looking over the free agent list.

And ill take either Zach or Preston lol

Originally posted by Moses:
Mo's Under the Radar Free Agent 49ers picks

DE/EDGE Alex Okafor- Can be a 3 down player. Good against the run, and has had pass rushing success from both sides in a 4-3. Sign Okafor, don't resign Carradine, and draft an EDGE rusher in the first half of the draft to develop. Would have to make sure that health checks out, but the injuries will make him cheaper than otherwise.

CB TJ Carrie - Great slot defender, can also play RCB, great at special teams, and has experience as a punt returner . If we draft a corner early he can still help us on the outside in a pinch, and would look great in the slot. Always important to have lots of depth in the secondary. It would make sense for him since he can stay in the bay area. Seems like a really good person off the field as well. He would be a lot cheaper than most other top CB options, and is still relatively young at 27.

ILB Preston Brown - Led the league in tackles last year. I'm sure he wants to start, so it could be difficult getting him over here with the Reuben Foster situation. I'd actually love Brown at Mike with Foster playing the Will as a 5 year plan. Sign Brown, don't resign Coyle, pick up a later round LB in the draft. Would solve our ILB problems before the draft.

OT Cameron Fleming - Was drafted by the patriots in 2014 with Jimmy Garoppolo; I'm sure they know each other very well. he's still young and improving. He'd be a great swing tackle, and a possible starter at Right Tackle. With Trent Brown's injury and Joe Staley getting older, it'd make a lot of sense. I get the feeling that Shanahan prefers veteran offensive lineman.

WR John Brown - If his health checks out... Sign him to a prove it deal. He's still got crazy speed, ran a sub 4.34 40 yard dash at the combine. He's probably a little slower now after toe, back and hamstring injuries. If he's still got it though, it'd be crazy to line him and Goodwin up. We all know Shanahan loves speed. He had 1000 yards in 2015, just needs to stay healthy. Will probably be cheap.

Nice list

Donte Moncrief

Alex Okeafor

Aaron Colvin

Josh Kline

Jake Newhort

Prince Amukamara

Bashaud Breeland