The thought of the 49ers acquiring wide receiver A.J. Green was intriguing.
NBC Sports Bay Area's Dalton Johnson wrote having someone like Green on the team would sense, but his injuries would play a huge role in whether or not this would work.
It's looking less likely now, however, at least in the immediate future. The Bengals plan to place a franchise tag on Green, ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano reported Sunday. It's well-deserved, as the seven-time Pro Bowler spent the entirety of his career with Cincinnati, and holding on to him feels right.