It’s hard to look at the list of top free agents and not think how the San Francisco 49ers could put those players’ services to good use.
Prior to 2019, the Niners enjoyed a stockpile of cap space, which ultimately led to the always-present “sign this guy” chatter among the fanbase as NFL free agency approached. With that cap space, it was always a possibility.
Following last year’s Super Bowl squad, the cap space was no longer there. San Francisco was forced to make some tough decisions, which included trading away defensive tackle DeForest Buckner and letting wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders walk on the open market.