The San Francisco 49ers’ catch of NFL free agents in 2016 has included a CFL wide receiver (Eric Rogers), a backup quarterback (Thad Lewis) and one starting-worthy offensive guard (Zane Beadles).
“Well, the one thing that I’m convinced of is you can’t buy championships. You earn championships and there’s a process to it. You build through the draft. You supplement your roster with free agency.” – Trent Baalke
That’s it, aside from some re-signed players, to account for the Niners’ actions on the free-agent market this offseason. Coming off a 5-11 season in 2015 and with a slew of positional needs, the 49ers figured to be big spenders in free agency.