The San Francisco 49ers had awful performance last season and would want to make up for it this coming season. Earlier reports have said that they will be aggressive during free agency, looking for a high-value asset to add to their roster. Latest news is now saying that one potential target for them is Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery.
The San Francisco 49ers finished dead last in the NFC division last season with a 2-14 win-loss record and part of the blame is their lackluster offense. They have one of the worst offense in the league as they only averaging 19.3 points (27th) and total yards of 308.1 (31st). And having Alshon Jeffery could change these stats far better.
Alshon Jeffery is among the top wide receiver in 2016 as he is ranked 10th in the whole league. He had 52 excellent reception, 821 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns last season which could serve well for teams who in dire need of a receiver. Now, recent development is saying that he expressed of exploring the trade market and the San Francisco 49ers have a chance of going after him.
According to ESPN, after the Chicago Bears declined to apply the franchise tag to wide receiver Alshon Jeffery, he expressed his intention of signing with a contender and test the free-agent market. This will be the first time for Jeffery to plunge the trade market after being drafted by the Bears in 2012 and teams like the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Tennessee Titans and Los Angeles Rams have already shown interest in him.
However, Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Pace said that they are still aiming to re-sign Alshon Jeffery and they have until March 7 to negotiate and try to sign him on a new contract. But the San Francisco 49ers could be one of the top teams that will surely chase him.
Niners Nation reported that the San Francisco 49ers could make a 'serious run' at Alshon Jeffery as they badly need a capable wide receiver that can help them boost their offense. However, this could be a risk for them in terms of Jeffery's health and salary.
In recent years, Alshon Jeffery has been bug by different injuries and this could be one concern for the San Francisco 49ers but people still sees an explosive receiver when he is still healthy. The 49ers should also prepare a big paycheck for him as his salary could hit at approximately $17.5 million next season.
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