The San Francisco 49ers liked former center Daniel Kilgore after his work in 2017. But after nabbing former New York Giants center Weston Richburg in free agency this year, head coach Kyle Shanahan and Co. decided they liked Richburg a bit more.
Despite inking Kilgore to a three-year extension earlier this offseason, the Niners moved Kilgore to the Miami Dolphins to open up a starting job for a prized free-agent pickup.
It’s not exactly a knock against Kilgore. Rather the 49ers simply viewed Richburg as a better option for their now-revamped offensive line.