Free Agency 2019

[deep9er]

https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/201...***********&utm_medium=dt&utm_campaign=affref

I've already predicted we'll sign a FA edge rusher, so MAYBE one of these guys? But I was thinking more on the lines of Attaochu, whereas these guys are a notch higher. With a draft loaded with ER's, difficult to commit too much to one of these guys?

Same with WR, i expect they'll sign one but one of the top FA's. Oh yeah, this isn't a strong year for FA WR's.

 

[deep9er]

https://www.************.com/articles/123324-espn-predicts-49ers-sign-safety-earl-thomas-offseason/

Not going to go bezzerk if Thomas is signed, but my opinion is he won't be. He had two major leg injuries and is past his prime. Odds are high he doesn't return to his Pro Bowl self.

Bringing him in also means getting rid of younger talent. Granted, Ward hasn't stayed healthy anyway. But at this point in our rebuild, Safety isn't so bad a shape that we need to sign Thomas.

 

[Ricky Roma]

I'm still on the Bosa/Brandon Graham train as far as draft/FA....and with that, the entire SF defense probably turns a 180.

 

[poewelch84]

https://www.************.com/articles/123324-espn-predicts-49ers-sign-safety-earl-thomas-offseason/

Not going to go bezzerk if Thomas is signed, but my opinion is he won't be. He had two major leg injuries and is past his prime. Odds are high he doesn't return to his Pro Bowl self.

Bringing him in also means getting rid of younger talent. Granted, Ward hasn't stayed healthy anyway. But at this point in our rebuild, Safety isn't so bad a shape that we need to sign Thomas.

If any of the Safeties could stay healthy they would be in good shape but they can't so they aren't they need better depth in the secondary for sure and Ward isn't the answer. I would be okay with Thomas but I want a better interior of the offensive line and a good pass rusher in free agency. By good I mean better than the crap they signed last offseason.

 

[poewelch84]

I'm still on the Bosa/Brandon Graham train as far as draft/FA....and with that, the entire SF defense probably turns a 180.

This would probably be the ideal.

 

[deep9er]

I'm still on the Bosa/Brandon Graham train as far as draft/FA....and with that, the entire SF defense probably turns a 180.

If Bosa pans out as advertised, he'd definitely help the defense take two steps up. How fast he gets up to "NFL speed" nobody knows, but he'd eventually help a lot.

The LEO makes a big impact but he's not the only one to apply pressure. Others need to come thru from the other edge, at least apply pressure if not sacks.

 

[deep9er]

If any of the Safeties could stay healthy they would be in good shape but they can't so they aren't they need better depth in the secondary for sure and Ward isn't the answer. I would be okay with Thomas but I want a better interior of the offensive line and a good pass rusher in free agency. By good I mean better than the crap they signed last offseason.

Too bad for Ward and injuries, i'd think he would've been good in this scheme. But looks like his opportunities have now passed.

 

[deep9er]

This would probably be the ideal.

yeah, due to Graham's age, don't see him commanding a high salary and guarantees? MAYBE we can sign him on more incentives, than signing bonus?

 

[Ricky Roma]

If Bosa pans out as advertised, he'd definitely help the defense take two steps up. How fast he gets up to "NFL speed" nobody knows, but he'd eventually help a lot.

The LEO makes a big impact but he's not the only one to apply pressure. Others need to come thru from the other edge, at least apply pressure if not sacks.

If Bosa is the blue chipper that he is projected to be, along with FA Graham and Buckner already in the fold....I don't think pass rush will be an issue.

 

[deep9er]

If Bosa is the blue chipper that he is projected to be, along with FA Graham and Buckner already in the fold....I don't think pass rush will be an issue.

On "obvious" passing downs they could insert both edge guys, but for those 'gray" downs, tough decisions? Cause don't think you can just send Graham along with Bosa?

 

[Ricky Roma]

On "obvious" passing downs they could insert both edge guys, but for those 'gray" downs, tough decisions? Cause don't think you can just send Graham along with Bosa?

You can never have enough pass rushers. You can never have enough good players....with talent like Buckner/Graham/Bosa....you can do pretty much anything you want.

 

[deep9er]

You can never have enough pass rushers. You can never have enough good players....with talent like Buckner/Graham/Bosa....you can do pretty much anything you want.

Yes can't have enough pass rushers, but they won't be on the field together most of the time. That is unless Graham can cover a TE or RB worth a lick?

Yes the obvious passing downs aren't a problem, but not all "obvious passing downs" are obvious.

 

[Ricky Roma]

Yes can't have enough pass rushers, but they won't be on the field together most of the time. That is unless Graham can cover a TE or RB worth a lick?

Yes the obvious passing downs aren't a problem, but not all "obvious passing downs" are obvious.

Both Graham and Bosa will be DE's....they ain't gonna be asked to cover much of anything except the QB.

 

[RobertPhD01]

Pressure and or sacks from outside, Bosa, Allen, Gary, Oliver will add to Buckner, Blair 3, Solomon. Jones hits and Sacks!!

 

[deep9er]

Pressure and or sacks from outside, Bosa, Allen, Gary, Oliver will add to Buckner, Blair 3, Solomon. Jones hits and Sacks!!

We already know Blair 3 and Solomon doesn't provide pressure. So there is only Buckner.

Yes, we'll add one ER for the outside, but who is Jones?

 

[RobertPhD01]

If this guy got more play he would get 4 0r 5 tackles a game. He hustles for a DT/NG. D.J. Jones Game by Game Stats and Performance | ESPN. We should implement a scheme like Smith and Smith.. Nearly unblockable a few years ago! Go 49ers!!

 

[deep9er]

If this guy got more play he would get 4 0r 5 tackles a game. He hustles for a DT/NG. D.J. Jones Game by Game Stats and Performance | ESPN. We should implement a scheme like Smith and Smith.. Nearly unblockable a few years ago! Go 49ers!!

Ooooh yeah, DJ Jones. I like him too, he'll improve the NT spot this coming season.

Too bad we don't have much draft picks, cause we need another NT developing on the PS. Guess we can only add an UDFA, but the odds for him actually developing, will drop much lower.

 

[RobertPhD01]

Yes, if we continue to get smaller lbs then we need a couple of space eaters that can run on 3rd and short and GL!

 

[Groo]

https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/se...s-impending-FA-Earl-Thomas-moves-13611805.php

Report: Seahawks impending FA Earl Thomas moves family to Austin

 

[poewelch84]

https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/se...s-impending-FA-Earl-Thomas-moves-13611805.php

Report: Seahawks impending FA Earl Thomas moves family to Austin

he has always been interested in playing for the cowboys.