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Why Dez Bryant does and doesn’t make sense for the 49ers

The rumor mill has been churning again on Dez Bryant potentially landing in San Francisco. There isn’t a great deal of substance or sources at this point; Mike Freeman of Bleacher Report claims, “the best guess from those around the league is Bryant will get his wish to play with the 49ers, but that isn’t a done deal by any means.”

As Bryant awaits a suitor, let’s look at some of the reasons the Niners would want to add the veteran wideout, and some of the reasons they’d want to steer clear.

Why adding Bryant makes sense

Immediate upgrade and depth at WR
While the 49ers are crowded at wide receiver, they’re still thin on overall talent.