San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan know they have a tall task ahead, trying to reclaim their status as Super Bowl contenders. It won’t be easy for a team that won just six games last season, but getting several starters back from injury improves their playoff chances.
Another factor that could help the 49ers return to the postseason is if they can land the five-time Pro Bowler they’re reportedly targeting in NFL free agency.
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Joey Bosa could be closing in on a contract with San Francisco 49ers
Former NFL Defensive Player of the Year Nick Bosa’s older brother, Joey Bosa, was recently released by the Los Angeles Chargers. Since he was released before NFL free agency kicks off on Monday, Bosa is free to sign with any team he chooses right now.
One of those teams, could even be the San Francisco 49ers.
According to San Francisco Standard‘s Tim Kawakami, Bosa is already having “good conversations” with the 49ers.
“Meanwhile, I’ve heard Joey Bosa and 49ers are having good conversations and this feels like it’s headed toward a deal. Nothing is done, but the Bosa brothers want to be together and probably will get there this year. Which likely means this will be a moderate deal + incentives.”
Tim Kawakami on Joey Bosa/49ers
It’s hard to envision another team stepping up with a better offer that prevents the two Bosa brothers from teaming up in San Francisco. While other teams have more money to spend, only the 49ers can present the opportunity to play on the same defense.
