2. Alshon Jeffery joins Cousins in San Francisco
If the 49ers are going to invest the draft capital needed to bring Cousins on board, then the franchise better be ready to provide him with weapons. Currently, the team’s best options at wide receiver are Torrey Smith, a deep threat who has floundered badly in San Francisco, and Bruce Ellington, who has 19 career receptions.
Jeffery’s value might have taken a slight hit this past season due to his four-game PED suspension. And there can be no doubt his injuries (2012 and 2015) will give some teams pause about throwing big money his way.
That said, Jeffery’s talent is undeniable. During his five-year career with the Chicago Bears, Jeffery has caught 304 yards for 4,549 yards (15 yards per catch) and 26 touchdowns.
One has to imagine those numbers might inflate a bit more if he’s playing in a Kyle Shanahan offense with a quarterback who throws pin-point passes on the regular. Adding a wideout of Jeffery’s caliber would instantly upgrade the team’s receiving corps and give them a chance to immediately challenge the tough defenses of the NFC West.