Locked On 49ers - Daily Podcast On The San Francisco 49ers

TONS of NEW Names Hit the NFL Free Agent and Trade Market

Mar 4, 2026
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Nicholas Winkler
Nicholas Winkler, local sports reporter and analyst, offers compact offseason strategy and bargain-hunting ideas. He discusses potential reunions with former 49ers, a Jonathan Greenard trade angle, cheap wide receiver and running back options, and whether to bet on a veteran or load up in the draft. Quick, sharp takes on roster moves and value plays.
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INSIGHT

Kicking Percentages Don't Always Justify Big Money

  • Eddie Pinero and Matt Gay sit in a tight performance band where most NFL kickers hit 80%+ and the percent differences may not justify big contracts.
  • Eric Crocker notes several kickers matched near-perfect rates on limited attempts, arguing teams should spend wisely rather than overpay for marginal gains.
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Interior DLine Turnover Opens Roster Spots

  • The 49ers won't tender restricted free agent Kalia Davis, signaling a major interior defensive line turnover and opportunity for rookies Alfred Collins and CJ West.
  • Brian Peacock frames interior DT as a need but not necessarily a first-round priority given recent draft investments.
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Old Stars Could Return Only On Role Deals

  • Bringing back veterans like Javon Hargrave or Deebo Samuel depends heavily on price and role; cheaper rotational deals are palatable, big-money returns are not.
  • Eric Crocker emphasizes perception shifts if ex-49ers return on reduced, role-specific contracts.
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