49ers News: Possible Signing of Kirk Cousins, Chase Young’s Replacements
March 1st News Roundup: San Francisco 49ers
In addition to considering quarterback adjustments, the 49ers must find a replacement for free agent pass rusher Chase Young. The 49ers news roundup for today will cover all of that and more!
Rumors Regarding Kirk Cousins’ Free Agency: The Odds He Has To Sign With The 49ers Have Significantly Reduced
The unexpected odds that quarterback Kirk Cousins, a free agent, could sign with the 49ers were highlighted by Lorenzo Reyna of Pro Football Network. It’s difficult to entirely count out San Francisco as interest in Cousins’ potential free agent signing team grows.
Being taken in the fourth round of the 2012 NFL Draft, Cousins worked with 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan while they were both in Washington. San Francisco general manager John Lynch might be inventive and sign Cousins to a complicated contract, even if it would be challenging to negotiate a possible deal.
49ers Free Agency Projections: Who Could Take Chase Young’s Place?
The 49ers could target multiple players to fill pass rusher Chase Young’s role after completing a significant trade for Young during the previous season’s trade deadline. Fortunately, the 49ers have strength at the position of edge rusher in both the 2024 NFL Draft and free agency.
If they choose not to re-sign Young, San Francisco will have little trouble finding a suitable replacement. A top pass rusher like Josh Allen or Brian Burns could be the 49ers’ top free agent target if they truly want to jump out of the park.
49ers DC Candidate Slated the Team’s Super Bowl Show During Interview on the Radio
Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt had harsh words regarding San Francisco’s performance in Super Bowl 58, even though he had interviewed with the 49ers for their defensive coordinator position. When asked about San Francisco’s offensive, Merritt, who was on “Sports Shop,” didn’t hold back.
In supporting former 49ers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, he talked about the difficulties faced by wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and tight end George Kittle. Clearly, Merritt thinks Wilks was set up to take the blame for San Francisco’s offense’s subpar play.
How high does Marvin Harrison Jr. rise and how low does Jayden Daniels fall in Joe Broback’s 2024 NFL mock draft?
In his most recent mock draft, Pro Football Network’s Joe Broback projects that the 49ers will select an edge rusher with a high ceiling. It is very possible that the 49ers will select a pass rusher in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft, especially with Chase Young likely to walk in free agency.
San Francisco should have a wide range of alternatives when selecting the 31st overall pick, especially considering how strong the edge rusher class is this year. At the 2024 NFL Combine, the 49ers have selected a standout performer at quarterback.
49ers Will Not Give Up on Finding a New Defensive Coordinator
Defensive coordinator Steve Wilks was sacked by San Francisco after their loss in Super Bowl 58, but they have no immediate plans to replace him. Following the departure of other defensive coordinators due to head coach vacancies, San Francisco has fired Wilks, its first DC under Shanahan’s leadership.
The 49ers are taking their time making judgments as they consider all of their alternatives for defensive coordinator. Merritt and former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley have reportedly already contacted San Francisco regarding the vacancy.