With the San Francisco 49ers being somewhat hampered by salary cap space, it makes sense why going after big-name additions like wide receiver A.J. Green wouldn’t make sense. Our own Robert Morrison breaks that down exquisitely here.
Coming off a Super Bowl loss with a roster buoyed by several free agent signings, this offseason provides a different flavor than seasons past. The last few years, the Niners have thrown money at problems, and lots of it. Their few low-money gambles have resulted in mixed results. Cornerback Jason Verrett re-injured himself and was unable to provide any positive value, but offensive lineman Daniel Brunskill showed himself to be a potential building block for the line’s future.