Armed with an abundance of money under the salary cap, the 49ers targeted the middle of the offensive line for their biggest free-agent contract.
The 49ers surprised some folks with a deal for former New York Giants center Weston Richburg, who signed a five-year, $47.5 million deal on the opening day of free agency.
The 49ers consider Richburg's movement skills as a good fit for coach Kyle Shanahan’s offensive scheme. The club also believes Richburg’s play in the middle of the line will aid both guard positions and help coalesce the line into a much-improved unit.
Who’s Here
Tackles – Joe Staley, Mike McGlinchey, Garry Gilliam, Darrell Williams, Andrew Lauderdale, Pace Murphy, Coleman Shelton, Jamar McGloster
Guard/centers – Weston Richburg, Laken Tomlinson, Jonathan Cooper, Joshua Garnett, Mike Person, Erik Magnuson, Najee Toran, Alan Knott
Best Of The Bunch
Umm, let’s see.