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49ers open to switching Jimmie Ward’s position in 2017
Despite a franchise worst run stopping unit, the secondary actually finished 19th in the NFL, allowing 240.5 pass yards per game. Ward had a handful of solid outings in 2016, including on the road in Arizona and an interception to start things off against the Jets.
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Kyle Shanahan gives us 3 clues about the 49ers’ QB plan at the NFL combine
Wednesday was Kyle Shanahan’s turn to hit the media carwash at the NFL Combine. After his podium hit for the NFL Network, an interview with Mike Florio on Pro Football Talk Live, and an appearance on Sirius XM, Shanahan chatted with a few local scribes.
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Glennon, McCarron emerging as secondary QB options for 49ers
Are either a long term answer at quarterback? Probably not. But as long as the price is right, Lynch and Shanahan very well could roll the dice to find out their respective ceilings in 2017. Outside of starting a rookie quarterback, it’s one of few viable options left.
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Patriots not expected to trade Jimmy Garoppolo [report]
At this point, it’s kind of impossible to tell if this is a leverage move from New England or a serious claim. There will be a lot of jostling these next couple of days with every team together in Indianapolis.
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Kaepernick’s agents inform all 32 teams he’s opting out [report]
The question becomes which NFL franchise is going to welcome Kaepernick into their organization with arms wide open? No team is going to sign him and hand him the starting job. He’ll most likely be a backup wherever he ends up.
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Redskins use franchise tag on Kirk Cousins
The 49ers won’t be signing Kirk Cousins to a deal in 2017 after the Washington Redskins chose to use their franchise tag on the Pro Bowl quarterback.
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Pressure is mounting on the Redskins to trade Kirk Cousins
Opportunities don’t come often like this, which is why Shanahan and Lynch need to weigh negotiations with the Washington Redskins very seriously.
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Mike Mayock: No QB is worth taking with No. 2 pick
After DeShone Kizer, the rest of Mayock’s top 5 quarterbacks in order are: Deshaun Watson, Mitch Trubisky, Pat Mahomes, and Davis Webb.
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49ers tender one-year contracts to pair of defensive players
Other free agents include Blaine Gabbert, Michael Wilhoite, Tony Jerod-Edie, Shaun Draughn, Jeremy Kerley, Nick Bellore, Rod Streater, Thad Lewis, Jim Dray, Andrew Gardner, Quinton Patton.