Granted, the San Francisco 49ers weren’t exactly in a position to be proverbial “high rollers” when it came to attacking NFL free agency this offseason. Trading away defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts freed up roughly $12 million in cap space, yes.
But when looking at offensive guard Tom Compton and wide receiver Travis Benjamin as the biggest external free-agent “gets” this offseason, one is allowed to feel a little underwhelmed.
Yet the Niners’ offseason plans were more about keeping as much of the current Super Bowl roster intact.