With the San Francisco 49ers and Robert Saleh trying to emulate the Seattle Seahawks’ successful defense, they have continued failing at two important positions: edge rusher and free safety.
In each of the previous two drafts since installing this defense, fans have loved safeties who get an Earl Thomas comparison — so why not sign the real thing, now that he’s a free agent? A free agent from very same team the 49ers are trying to emulate.
Safety Earl Thomas had a tumultuous 2018 on and off the field, given his contract dispute with the Seahawks and then a leg injury to end his season early.