On a recent HAM podcast, they suggested that, historically, players who are going on their third contract don’t fare too well. That was in reference to acquiring Stephon Gilmore from the Patriots, but that also pertains to Trent Williams.
The 49ers — a team that emphasizes a dynamic run game with multiple personnel options — needed it. Last year’s 15th place finish in rushing yards and 16th place finish in yards per carry wasn’t nearly good enough. Those numbers dropped from second and ninth, respectively, in 2019. Not coincidentally, the 49ers’ record took a similar tumble from 13-3 in 2019 to 6-10 in 2020.