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 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.
I like Okafor. 5 sacks, 9 QB hits, 3 Forced Fumbles in 10 games. Health is an issue but he is effective when he plays.
Carrie is interesting but at 6' 205 he should be a better run defender. He grades very low in that area.
Preston Brown would be terrific. Equally good in coverage and run defense. I don't think he qualifies as "under the radar." Sportrac has his market value at $8.4M/yr.
Fleming - would be surprised if NE lets him go. Could plug in if Brown struggles in return.
John Brown - meh
