5 free agent signings that could make 49ers Super Bowl winners
The San Francisco 49ers made a run to the NFC Championship game in the 2021 season. Unfortunately, once again, they fell just short, adding to the disappointment of Kyle Shanahan’s time in charge.
An offseason centered around whether Deebo Samuel would stay with the franchise has followed. But with the star offensive talent still in place, the 49ers can now begin to look at free-agent signings.
However, there is very little room for the team to manuver with regard to the cap space that the Niners have available. Jimmy Garoppolo’s contract is proving to be a huge problem, and one which may need to be looked at before the start of pre-season.
There are a number of solutions available on the open market, though, if John Lynch is able to move pieces and contracts around.
Who are the 5 free agent signings that could turn the 49ers into Super Bowl winners?
#1 - Odell Beckham Jr
Odell Beckham is not the prized receiver his early career had promised. His spell with the Los Angeles Rams ended in a Super Bowl championship, and he certainly contributed, despite being injured in the game.
Beckham still has a lot of the talent which saw him burst onto the scene with the New York Giants, and he could give the 49ers an added boost on offense.
The Niners don’t need a standout WR1, their offensive scheme is built around multiple moving parts. However, adding another weapon for Trey Lance out wide could also take the pressure off Deebo Samuel and reduce his workload.
Pairing Samuel’s rushing ability with Beckham’s presence as a wideout would make life even tougher for opposing defenses.
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#2 - Trey Flowers
Injuries have been a huge problem in San Francisco ever since Shanahan reached the Super Bowl with the 49ers. While a dominant pass rush has epitomized the style of defense in Santa Clara, there hasn’t been a season that has gone by where one of their stars hasn’t been injured for a significant period.
Trey Flowers has had injuries of his own over the last two seasons, but he is still a productive pass rusher and is only 29 years old.
He is a consistent player in terms of production on defense and would add another layer of depth to the 49ers roster, ensuring that a repeat of their annual injury crisis won’t immediately ruin the season.