ESPN’s Bill Barnwell authored an impressive and interesting take on free agency with “NFL’s Offseason Dominoes.” His piece simulates the chain reactions that can be dictated by a single player’s decision on the open market. The San Francisco 49ers were among Barnwell’s most active teams, making a slew of free agency signings, both preemptive and reactive. Let’s take a look at what’s in store for general manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan:
Le’Veon Bell signs a five-year, $80 million deal with the 49ers
Barnwell:
Coach Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch have shown a propensity for blowing away the market when they want a player.