Well, the Carlos Hyde dilemma was solved rather quickly in free agency as the NFL saw about 10,000 players switch teams. Hyde went to the Browns, who if nothing else have turned over about 75% this offseason. But enough about them. The 49ers in turn signed the Vikings 2nd string RB in Jerick Jet McKinnon. A guy I don’t know that much about other than he’s fast, catches well out of the backfield, and looks to share time with Joe Williams.
Works for me. Hyde is a good tough back, but he didn’t fit in with this system as it calls for RBs to be pass catchers, and Hyde isn’t as good as he should be. We’ll be getting Jet to the edge and the flat I’m sure to maximize his speed as opposed to slamming him into the line. Hey we made Matt Brieda look pretty good, so this should work out.
In other news, The Vikings got the services of Kirk Cousins to the tune of 3 years, $84 mill. Wow. Seeing as they made the playoffs with the three-headed waiver wire guys last year, they look to be very happy. Shit, KC and the Sunshine Chiefs look like a brand new team as well, what with their backing of Pat Mahomes and the acquisition of Sammy Watkins. These are two playoff teams that look much improved.
Shit, even Green Bay, the antithesis of free agent pickups went out and got Jimmy Graham. The bad news? Well, good for us, the Cardinals signed Sam Bradford to a ridiculous one year/$20 mill deal ($15 mill guaranteed!). Between injuries and so-so play, the guy is middling personified. He’s missed more games than he’s played, and in those games, he’s .500. That gets you the same money as Tom Brady? Wow.
Looks like the Niners and the Rams will be fighting for the NFC West crown this year. Az is fading, and Seattle is imploding their team for a rebuild. Bring it on!
Forty Niners Forever 
Bradford sold his soul at the crossroads.
Been trying to figure out if Terrelle Pryor ever got to play for Shanny?
Seems from the timelines I’ve found, they appear to have missed one another in Cleveland and DC.
At the right price, I’ve wondered if he might be a serviceable addition to the roster?
Also whether Maclin would be too overpriced to consider as well?
Stay tuned I guess, it’s time to wait out the Market now.
Big rush is over, the wait for the bargains phase begins.
Followed by the older more expensive Vets being dumped.
I don’t think we’re desperate for a WR in FA anyway. A good bargain? Sure.
Great link to keep up on the various FAs –
Here’s the WR portion –
http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/wide-receiver/
These guys also keep a running tally on the Cap numbers as well –
Good place to stay informed in general.
Enjoy 😀
NJ- that is a really nice site, thanks!
Happy to fuel your knowledge for stats and facts Winder.
I’m still crunching Combine numbers myself 😀
Also read that Jimmy Ward gave his number to Dick.
No mention if $$$ was involved however.
Ward ain’t hurt’n at this point with his 5th year option getting picked up today.
Easy CB Sherman
FS Ward
SS Tartt
CB Witherspoon
The secondary just went from being a concern to a strength !
Yeah, Reid is as good as gone, I guess. He had a good year filling in for everyone who got hurt.
Reid is likely enjoying the fruits of his labors:
http://www.49erswebzone.com/articles/114583-safety-eric-reid-drawing-interest-free-agent-market/
Very deep DB Class coming next month too 12th.
No need to go big on a FA S IMO.
Probably find good DB talent in RDs 2 & 3 this year.
Can’t wait 😀
I am surprised nobody picked Reid up yesterday. Must be he either wants to much money or his political views are a concern.
It also looks like we are going top heavy with our cap #’s this year so the hit next year won’t be so bad. McKinnon got a hellova nice contract from us so we must really like what he brings to the table.
In reality McKinnon got a really nice 1 year contract. They can cut him next year with no further losses. This has been the MO of the Niners front office for a while now, almost all FA signings are essentially on year to year contracts, even Jimmy G is on a 2 year with a small penalty if they cut him at the end of year 2.
Interesting, I didn’t know that.
Yeah, all those injuries to the secondary got the team the ability to see Colbert and Witherspoon in action. They did good. I’m really liking the youth of this team.
New thread is up . . .