Last week the NFL’s Free Agency period started…. Let’s just say that
saying it was a explosion of several teams would make it a understatement. But
for the San Francisco 49ers they did their damage early the final week before the
free agency started (DL Dockett and WR Simpson) and then on the day the NFL
market was open for business (WR Smith). Even late this week the 49ers were out
there filling holes in their team (CB Wright, RB Bush and OL Pears). So as far
as I am concerned the 49ers have done a good job of rebuilding this team for HC
Tomsula this offseason… So lets take a look at some of the newest 49ers…
DL Darnell Dockett
(Former Team: Arizona Cardinals)
(2013-14: 46 T, 0 FF, 4.5 SCKS): After coming over from the Cardinals the
49ers have managed to make one of their division rivals a little weaker on the
defensive line. The downside is that Dockett is coming off of a ACL injury and
that can almost be career ending for a defensive lineman. He will be looking to
replace Justin Smith if Smith chooses to retire but he will be playing alongside
him on a strong defensive line if he stays, Look for him to have a impact next
year for thei ever changing 49ers squad…
RB Reggie Bush
(Former Team: Detroit Lions) (2014-15: 76 ATT, 297 YRDS, 2TD): Bush is
someone that is a wild card in all this. The reason being that Bush has never
really been a every down back his entire career. His best days in New Orleans
were as what they call a scat back. Bush will play a similar role here in San
Francisco. Hyde will most likely be the primary back with Bush getting the
actual starts. This combination will work well and should lead to a solid
running game between Bush, Hyde and Hunter…
WR Torrey Smith
(Former Team: Baltimore Ravens) (2014-15: 49 REC, 767 YRDS, 11TD):Smith
will be a difference maker in the San Francisco offense. Not to mention the
fact that he will be reuniting with his former receiving mate in Anquan Boldin.
A slot that became available when former 49er wide out Michael Crabtree decided
to look for greener pastures. So with that money they bring in Smith who had 11
TD’s this past season in limited duty. So keep an eye on this guy because he
has the potential to have a breakout year in 2015…
The 49ers also managed to pick up another project player. The former Rugby
star turned running back Jared Hayne will be attempting to make the transition
from Rugby star to NFL running back. Will he breakthrough and actually make the
team?? I think he will have at least 2 seasons to figure it out. But only time
will tell and I don’t really expect him to have a impact right away. But these
free agents will have a impact this season they won’t have a choice…
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