San Francisco 49ers And Free Agency

According to Matt Maiocco over at the Press Democrat , his sources are saying that the 49ers are possibly interested in filling right tackle, safety, and wide receiver through free agency. This would make sense seeing how the 49ers need an immediate upgrade at all three positions. Getting proven veterans at these three key positions would give the 49ers time to draft and groom some young talent to eventually take over as starters. So let's start with the right offensive tackle position. In 2006, the 49ers drafted Joe Staley with their second pick of the first round. At the time it appeared that the Niners had their offensive line set with Staley at right tackle and Jennings at left tackle. But due to Jennings inability to stay healthy and sudden drop off in performance Staley was moved to left tackle for the 2007 season and Jennings was switched to right tackle. Once again, Jennings had issues staying healthy. So in steps former Oakland Raider Barry Simms. Watching Simms play reminded me ... (link)