{"id":6784,"date":"2022-01-27T12:00:14","date_gmt":"2022-01-27T16:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/49erscap.com\/?p=6784"},"modified":"2022-01-27T00:21:01","modified_gmt":"2022-01-27T04:21:01","slug":"taking-another-look-at-what-players-should-could-be-in-the-49ers-future-plans-both-long-short-term-along-with-players-who-are-50-50-plus-players-who-dont-really-have-a-future-with-th","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/49erscap.com\/index.php\/2022\/01\/27\/taking-another-look-at-what-players-should-could-be-in-the-49ers-future-plans-both-long-short-term-along-with-players-who-are-50-50-plus-players-who-dont-really-have-a-future-with-th\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking another look at what players should, &#038; could be in the 49ers future plans, both long, &#038; short term, along with players who are 50\/50, plus players who don\u2019t really have a future with the team"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Back in late November, I took a look at what players I believed should be a part of the 49ers future plans, both long term, &amp; short term, and today I\u2019m going to be taking another look now that the 49ers are set to play in the NFC Championship game.<\/p>\n<p>Below are the player currently under contract as of January, 26th, 2022.<\/p>\n<p>QB(3): 10 Jimmy Garoppolo(2022), 5 Trey Lance(2024), &amp; 7 Nate Sudfeld(2021-PS)<br \/>\nRB(7): 25 Elijah Mitchell(2024), 22 Jeff Wilson Jr.(2021), 23 JaMycal Hasty(2021), 28 Trey Sermon(2024), 49 Trenton Cannon(2021-IR), 31 Raheem Mostert(2021-IR), &amp; 35 Brian Hill(2021-PS)<br \/>\nFB(2): 44 Kyle Juszczyk(2025), &amp; 40 Josh Hokit(2021-PS)<br \/>\nWR(10): 19 Deebo Samuel(2022), 11 Brandon Aiyuk(2023), 15 Jauan Jennings(2021), 81 Trent Sherfield(2021), 6 Mohamed Sanu Sr.(2021), 17 Travis Benjamin(2021), 13 River Cracraft(2021), 13 Richie James Jr.(2021-IR), 86 Austin Mack(2021-PS), &amp; 83 Connor Wedington(2021-PS)<br \/>\nTE(5): 85 George Kittle(2025), 89 Charlie Woerner(2023), 82 Ross Dwelley(2021), 84 Tanner Hudson(2021-PS), &amp; 88 Jordan Matthews(2021-PS)<br \/>\nC(3): 50 Alex Mack(2023), 64 Jake Brendel(2021), &amp; 61 Jon Halapio(2021-PS)<br \/>\nLG(2): 75 Laken Tomlinson(2021), &amp; 68 Colton McKivitz(2021)<br \/>\nRG(2): 60 Daniel Brunskill(2021), &amp; 65 Aaron Banks(2024)<br \/>\nLT(2): 71 Trent Williams(2026), &amp; 76 Jaylon Moore(2024)<br \/>\nRT(5): 66 Tom Compton(2021), 69 Mike McGlinchey(2022-IR), 67 Justin Skule(2022-IR), 62 Wyatt Miller(2021-PS), &amp; 77 Alfredo Gutierrez(2021-PS)<br \/>\nDE(7): 97 Nick Bosa(2022), 56 Samson Ebukam(2022), 98 Arden Key(2021), 92 Charles Omenihu(2022), 94 Jordan Willis(2021), 55 Dee Ford(2022-IR), &amp; 58 Alex Barrett(2021-PS)<br \/>\nDT(5): 91 Arik Armstead(2024), 95 Kentavius Street(2021), 90 Kevin Givens(2021), 96 Maurice Hurst Jr.(2021), &amp; 99 Javon Kinlaw(2023-IR)<br \/>\nNT(3): 93 D.J. Jones(2021), 78 Chris Slayton(2021-PS), &amp; 67 Darrion Daniels(2021-PS)<br \/>\nWLB(3): 57 Dre Greenlaw(2022), 36 Marcell Harris(2021), &amp; 59 Curtis Robinson(2021-PS)<br \/>\nMLB(1): 54 Fred Warner(2026)<br \/>\nSLB(3): 51 Azeez Al-Shaair(2021), 45 Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles(2021), &amp; 53 Mark Nzeocha(2021-PS)<br \/>\nCB(9): 4 Emmanuel Moseley(2022), 20 Ambry Thomas(2024), 24 K\u2019Waun Williams(2021), 26 Josh Norman(2021), 27 Dontae Johnson(2021), 38 Deommodore Lenoir(2024), 2 Jason Verrett(2021-IR), 43 Darqueze Dennard(2021-PS), &amp; 47 Lavert Hill(2021-PS)<br \/>\nFS(4): 1 Jimmie Ward(2022), 30 Jarrod Wilson(2021-PS), 33 Tarvarius Moore(2021-PUP), &amp; 32 Tavon Wilson(2021-IR)<br \/>\nSS(2): 3 Jaquiski Tartt(2021), &amp; 29 Talanoa Hufanga(2024)<br \/>\nPK(1): 9 Robbie Gould(2022)<br \/>\nP(1): 18 Mitch Wishnowsky(2022)<br \/>\nLS(1): 46 Taybor Pepper(2022)<\/p>\n<p>Below are the pending free agents for the 2022 offseason.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UFA:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>RB Raheem Mostert<br \/>\nRB Jeff Wilson Jr.<br \/>\nRB Trenton Cannon<br \/>\nWR Travis Benjamin<br \/>\nWR Mohamed Sanu Sr.<br \/>\nWR Trent Sherfield<br \/>\nWR Richie James Jr.<br \/>\nTE Ross Dwelley<br \/>\nC Jake Brendel<br \/>\nLG Laken Tomlinson<br \/>\nRT Tom Compton<br \/>\nDE Arden Key<br \/>\nDE Jordan Willis<br \/>\nDT Maurice Hurst Jr.<br \/>\nNT D.J. Jones<br \/>\nWLB Marcell Harris<br \/>\nCB Jason Verrett<br \/>\nCB K\u2019Waun Williams<br \/>\nCB Josh Norman<br \/>\nCB Dontae Johnson<br \/>\nFS Tarvarius Moore<br \/>\nFS Tavon Wilson<br \/>\nSS Jaquiski Tartt<\/p>\n<p><strong>RFA:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>WR River Cracraft<br \/>\nRG Daniel Brunskill<br \/>\nDT Kentavius Street<br \/>\nSLB Azeez Al-Shaair<\/p>\n<p><strong>ERFA:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>RB JaMycal Hasty<br \/>\nWR Jauan Jennings<br \/>\nLG Colton McKivitz<br \/>\nDT Kevin Givens<br \/>\nSLB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles<\/p>\n<p><strong>Practice Squad FAs:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>QB Nate Sudfeld<br \/>\nRB Brian Hill<br \/>\nFB Josh Hokit<br \/>\nWR Connor Wedington<br \/>\nWR Austin Mack<br \/>\nTE Jordan Matthews<br \/>\nTE Tanner Hudson<br \/>\nC Jon Halapio<br \/>\nRT Wyatt Miller<br \/>\nRT Alfredo Gutierrez<br \/>\nDE Alex Barrett<br \/>\nNT Darrion Daniels<br \/>\nNT Chris Slayton<br \/>\nWLB Curtis Robinson<br \/>\nSLB Mark Nzeocha<br \/>\nCB Lavert Hill<br \/>\nCB Darqueze Dennard<br \/>\nFS Jarrod Wilson<\/p>\n<h1>Players with a future, either long term, or short term:<\/h1>\n<p>QB Trey Lance(2024) \u2013 This is obvious, the 49ers invested a lot to get Lance, and I fully expect him to be the teams starting QB come week 1.<\/p>\n<p>RB Elijah Mitchell(2024) \u2013 Mitchell had a great rookie season, showing that he can definitely be the teams starting back for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n<p>RB Trey Sermon(2024) \u2013 Despite his lack of playing time, Sermon, the 49ers first of two 3rd-round picks, is definitely in the teams long term plans.<\/p>\n<p>RB Jeff Wilson Jr.(2021) \u2013 Since Wilson came off of PUP, he\u2019s been a very reliable player when the 49ers have needed him, and he\u2019s a guy I\u2019d bring back on a multi-year deal.<\/p>\n<p>FB Kyle Juszczyk(2025) \u2013 The man that pretty much all 49ers fans call, Juice, is a vital part of the 49ers offense, he\u2019s the best fullback in the NFL, he can run with the ball, catch the ball, lineup at many positions, including tight end, and in the slot, but he is one of the two main reasons why the 49ers run game works so well, along with George Kittle.<\/p>\n<p>WR Deebo Samuel(2022) \u2013 I think all 49ers fans can agree that Deebo is the teams top offensive weapon, and it\u2019s not just as a receiver, but also in the run game, as Shanahan has used him in so many different formations, so I fully expect the 49ers to look to extend him in the offseason, when he\u2019ll be entering his final year of his contract.<\/p>\n<p>WR Brandon Aiyuk(2023) \u2013 Aiyuk proved this season that he wasn\u2019t a bust, that he was the right choice in the 2020 draft, and is a great compliment to both Deebo Samuel, &amp; Jauan Jennings.<\/p>\n<p>WR Jauan Jennings(2021) \u2013 Jennings showed this season that he\u2019s a more than capable #3 wide receiver, and a great compliment to Deebo Samuel, &amp; Brandon Aiyuk.<\/p>\n<p>TE George Kittle(2025) \u2013 Kittle was signed to the biggest deal for a tight end in NFL history, $15 million a year, and since then, he has had injury concerns, but, Kittle is without a doubt, the best all-around tight end, and as I said, he is one of two reasons why the run game works so well, along with Juice.<\/p>\n<p>TE Charlie Woerner(2023) \u2013 I really think Woerner has come on, last season he was, honestly, not impressive at anything, he prides himself in his blocking, but that was a huge weakness, but this year he\u2019s shown what the 49ers saw when they picked him in the 6th-round of the 2020 draft, plus he\u2019s added the ability to catch the ball too.<\/p>\n<p>C Alex Mack(2023) \u2013 This more a short term guy, as he said he has no desire to play into his 40s, and he\u2019s signed through 2023, with no guaranteed money left after 2021, but he should, and likely will be the teams center until they find a young prospect to have Mack groom.<\/p>\n<p>LG Laken Tomlinson(2021) \u2013 Tomlinson had one of, if not, his best season of his career, and is a must re-sign for the 49ers, as he\u2019s really solidified the left guard spot.<\/p>\n<p>LG Colton McKivitz(2021) \u2013 McKivitz is a ERFA after 2022, and while I think he should have never been waived in the first place, I\u2019m thankful the 49ers were able to keep him, as he\u2019s very versatile, as he can play guard, &amp; tackle, so he could be a guy who ends up being at worst a key backup to 3-4 positions on the line, and at best, he turns into a potential long term left guard.<\/p>\n<p>RG Daniel Brunskill(2021) \u2013 Once thought of as a potential center, Brunskill won the right guard spot, and I think he\u2019s someone the 49ers should hang onto, plus he\u2019s a guy who really can play pretty much every spot on the offensive line.<\/p>\n<p>RG Aaron Banks(2024) \u2013 I know pretty much all 49ers fans aren\u2019t thrilled that Banks has yet to see the field, but I think Banks has a bright future, either at right guard, or left guard, it depends on if the 49ers bring Tomlinson back or not.<\/p>\n<p>LT Trent Williams(2026) \u2013 The big man, Trent Williams, was rewarded with the highest contract for an offensive lineman, getting $23.03 million a year, and so far, he\u2019s not disappointed, as he\u2019s still, in my opinion, the best left tackle in the NFL, so this is a no brainer, as he\u2019s one of the teams elite players.<\/p>\n<p>RT Jaylon Moore(2024) \u2013 Moore has shown, in the short time he\u2019s played right tackle, that he\u2019s more than capable of holding his own, and with the future of Mike McGlinchey uncertain, I think Moore will definitely end up as a starter, even if it\u2019s not at right tackle.<\/p>\n<p>DE Nick Bosa(2022) \u2013 Ok, do I really need to explain this one, Bosa leads the league in TFLs(15), &amp; has 10 sacks, with 7 games left, and while the 49ers could pick his option up for 2023, then tag him in 2024 &amp; 2025, it\u2019d be foolish to not extend him this offseason, where as, if you wait, his price will only go up.<\/p>\n<p>DE Charles Omenihu(2022) \u2013 This is more of a projection, hopefully DL coach Kris Kocurek can bring the best of Omenihu out, and potentially make him a fixture for the 49ers defensive line.<\/p>\n<p>DE Samson Ebukam(2022) \u2013 Ebukam really ended up having a pretty good season, and while he may not be worth the $8.5 million salary cap charge in 2022, he\u2019s a guy I\u2019d look into giving a short term extension to.<\/p>\n<p>DE Arden Key(2021) \u2013 Key had a great season, showing he was a great low risk, high reward signing, and is a player that the 49ers really need to bring back on a multi-year deal.<\/p>\n<p>DE Jordan Willis(2021) \u2013 Willis, acquired in 2020 from the Jets, has been pretty good for the 49ers, and is a guy that the 49ers should bring back on a short term multi-year deal.<\/p>\n<p>DT Arik Armstead(2024) \u2013 Armstead has really become a dominant player, especially ever since he moved inside once Javon Kinlaw was lost for the season, thus earning his $17 million a year contract.<\/p>\n<p>DT Javon Kinlaw(2023) \u2013 Unlike some 49ers fans, I refuse to give up on Kinlaw, I know he\u2019s not DeForest Buckner, and never may be, but he has the potential to be a dominant run stuffing defensive tackle.<\/p>\n<p>DT Kevin Givens(2021) \u2013 An ERFA after 2021, he\u2019ll be back, at least for camp, but Givens, who has played very well behind D.J. Jones, is a player that the 49ers should hold onto to develop.<\/p>\n<p>DT Kentavius Street(2021) \u2013 An RFA after 2021, Street is a guy I don\u2019t know if he has a long term future with the team, he got off to a good start, had a good camp, made the 53, he had a good season, and the 49ers should at least bring him back for 2021.<\/p>\n<p>NT D.J. Jones(2021) \u2013 The past 3 seasons have shown how good Jones can be, from running down &amp; sacking Kyler Murray, to having the wherewithal to sniff out a fake field goal, Jones is a guy the 49ers need to have for the long term.<\/p>\n<p>WLB Dre Greenlaw(2022) \u2013 With Greenlaw back in the lineup, and fully healthy, he\u2019s proven that he should be a part of the teams long term plans, as he\u2019s a dynamic linebacker.<\/p>\n<p>MLB Fred Warner(2026) \u2013 Another no brainer, &amp; one of the elite players on this team, Warner was given a new deal this offseason, worth $19.05 million a year, he\u2019s a tackling machine, he\u2019s the defensive leader on the field, &amp; a damn good player, one of the best pure linebackers in the game today.<\/p>\n<p>SLB Azeez Al-Shaair(2021) \u2013 Al-Shaair was one of the biggest surprises of the 2021 season, as he&#8217;s become a key part of the 49ers defense, and should be given a multi-year deal.<\/p>\n<p>CB Emmanuel Moseley(2022) \u2013 Moseley is a player that has played really well, and is another player I\u2019d give a new multi-year extension to.<\/p>\n<p>CB Deommodore Lenoir(2024) \u2013 This one baffles me, as he played very good the first 2 games of the season, starting for the injured Emmanuel Moseley, but since then, he\u2019s not seen much of the field as a cornerback, instead we\u2019ve seen the likes of Dontae Johnson, Josh Norman, &amp; even the now ex-49er Dre Kirkpatrick get playing time over him, but, Lenoir has a high upside, as he could either turn into a long term fixture on the outside, or inside at the slot cornerback spot.<\/p>\n<p>CB Ambry Thomas(2024) \u2013 After not playing much early on, Ambry Thomas has become a very good cornerback, and looks to be a long term answer.<\/p>\n<p>CB K\u2019Waun Williams(2021) \u2013 While K\u2019Waun has had his injury issues, you can\u2019t deny that when he\u2019s on the field, the defense is so much better, so he\u2019s one of 3 guys I\u2019ve identified, that are UFAs, that I think should get multi-year deals from the 49ers this offseason, he really is a top 5 slot cornerback.<\/p>\n<p>FS Jimmie Ward(2022) \u2013 Ward has really come on, becoming one of the 49ers defensive leaders, and one of the leagues best safeties.<\/p>\n<p>SS Talanoa Hufanga(2024) \u2013 Hufanga has a high football IQ, where he lacks in speed, he makes up in hustle, he doesn\u2019t give up on whoever has the ball, he\u2019s a guy that should be viewed as the team long term starting strong safety.<\/p>\n<h1>Players who are really 50\/50:<\/h1>\n<p>RB JaMycal Hasty(2021) \u2013 Hasty is a ERFA, so he\u2019ll be brought back for camp, but he\u2019s going to need to contribute more, show something, because the 49ers have 2 backs they drafted in Mitchell, &amp; Sermon, both of which are a part of the teams future, so we\u2019ll have to wait where Hasty fits in.<\/p>\n<p>WR Trent Sherfield(2021) \u2013 Sherfield started out hot in the preseason, he had a coupe nice TDs, one long one from Trey Lance, then he started the first few weeks, but since then, he hasn\u2019t seen a lot of time at wide receiver, but he\u2019s a guy I want to see back on a 1-year, veteran minimum deal, to see what he can bring, as a potential deep threat, and he is a very good gunner on special teams.<\/p>\n<p>TE Ross Dwelley(2021)- I can see the 49ers bringing Dwelley back on a cheap 1-year deal, but I\u2019d think the 49ers will look to find a better 3rd tight end.<\/p>\n<p>RT Mike McGlinchey(2022) \u2013 McGlinchey is guaranteed to be here in 2022, his $10.88 million 5th-year option is fully guaranteed, it\u2019s really about beyond 2022, if he comes back strong in 2022, if the injury isn\u2019t serious, then the 49ers have a decision to make in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>RT Tom Compton(2021)- Compton came in to take over for Mike McGlinchey, and has done a good job, so he\u2019s a guy I think the 49ers will bring back on a 1-year deal.<\/p>\n<p>RT Justin Skule(2022) \u2013 Skule has been on IR all season after suffering a torn ACL before the season, and while he hasn\u2019t been spectacular, he has looked good when given chances, he\u2019ll likely have to battle for a Swing Tackle spot.<\/p>\n<p>NT Darrion Daniels(2021) \u2013 This is an intriguing player, as he\u2019s a guy who I thought, before the signings of D.J. Jones, and now ex-49er Zach Kerr in the offseason, would be a candidate to backup Jones or even start, as he looked good when given chances in 2020, he is on the practice squad, so he\u2019ll be back, but I want to see if he has a future with the team.<\/p>\n<p>WLB Marcell Harris(2021) \u2013 Harris, who has made the switch from safety to linebacker, has played really well, he\u2019s a guy I\u2019d consider bringing back in 2022, but beyond that, I don\u2019t know if he\u2019s in their future plans.<\/p>\n<p>SLB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles(2021) \u2013 Like with Givens, Flannigan-Fowles is a ERFA, so he\u2019ll be brought back for camp, but as far as in the long term, I really don\u2019t know where he would fit.<\/p>\n<p>FS Tarvarius Moore(2021) \u2013 Here\u2019s a guy who I had high hopes for, but he tore his Achilles in the offseason, and has been on PUP ever since the beginning of the season, but I would give him a 1-year deal, to see if he can prove to be a part of the teams future.<\/p>\n<p>SS Jaquiski Tartt(2021) \u2013 While I really like Tartt, he\u2019s just been injured too much during his career, and with the youngster Talanoa Hufanga, who filled in, &amp; played well, waiting, Tartt seems expendable.<\/p>\n<p>P Mitch Wishnowsky(2022) \u2013 While I\u2019m a fan of Wishnowsky, he didn\u2019t exactly have the best season, so I can see the 49ers bringing in some competition for him this offseason.<\/p>\n<p>LS Taybor Pepper(2022) \u2013 Pepper has been good for the most part, but I can see the 49ers bringing in some competition, as he\u2019s only signed for 2022.<\/p>\n<h1>Not in the 49ers future plans:<\/h1>\n<p>QB Jimmy Garoppolo(2022) \u2013 This is obvious, the team traded up, gave 2 future 1\u2019s, and a future 3rd, to get Trey Lance, and by offloading Garoppolo\u2019s deal, while having Lance on a rookie deal, it\u2019ll allow them to retain the likes of Nick Bosa, Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, or anyone else who proves they deserve a new deal, plus the 49ers really do need that $24.845 million they\u2019d save by releasing or trading him.<\/p>\n<p>QB Nate Sudfeld(2021) \u2013 While he has been active for 2 games, luckily he didn\u2019t see the field, and Sudfeld isn\u2019t all that great, it was really either him or Josh Rosen, with one going to the practice squad, Sudfeld won out, but he\u2019s not the answer to mentor Lance.<\/p>\n<p>RB Raheem Mostert(2021) \u2013 Mostert got injured week 1, and is out for the season, now, when healthy, he\u2019s one of the better backs that fit Shanahan\u2019s system, but due to his injury issues, plus the fact he asked for a raise last year, I don\u2019t see the team paying him what a Nyheim Hines got, which was $6.2 million a year.<\/p>\n<p>RB Trenton Cannon(2021) \u2013 While Cannon has done a good job as the teams kick returner, I think they can, and will upgrade in the future, with Ambry Thomas being a candidate in my opinion.<\/p>\n<p>RB Brian Hill(2021)- Signed to the practice squad, he\u2019ll probably get a reserve\/futures deal, that\u2019s if he makes it these last 7 weeks, just to be a camp body, or someone filling as spot until the team drafts, or signs a rookie free agent.<\/p>\n<p>FB Josh Hokit(2021) \u2013 With Juice signed until 2025, I don\u2019t see a real future for Hokit, while I like the kid, unless he converts to being a tight end, he just won\u2019t be on the 49ers 53-man roster, as the team only keeps 1 fullback.<\/p>\n<p>WR Connor Wedington(2021) \u2013 Signed to the practice squad, he\u2019ll probably get a reserve\/futures deal, that\u2019s if he makes it these last 7 weeks, just to be a camp body, or someone filling as spot until the team drafts, or signs a rookie free agent.<\/p>\n<p>WR Austin Mack(2021) \u2013 Signed to the practice squad, he\u2019ll probably get a reserve\/futures deal, that\u2019s if he makes it these last 7 weeks, just to be a camp body, or someone filling as spot until the team drafts, or signs a rookie free agent.<\/p>\n<p>WR River Cracraft(2021) \u2013 Another practice squad guy who has no legit future with the team, he\u2019s never done anything special, so I expect him to get a reserve\/futures deal, but won\u2019t last long.<\/p>\n<p>WR Richie James Jr.(2021) \u2013 James has been on IR the entire season, and other than a few nice catches, and the occasion nice return, he doesn\u2019t bring much to this team.<\/p>\n<p>WR Travis Benjamin(2021) \u2013 Another veteran, who really hasn\u2019t shown much after being promoted from the practice squad to the 53-man roster, I just don\u2019t see the need for him.<\/p>\n<p>WR Mohamed Sanu Sr.(2021) \u2013 Another veteran, who made the 53, but actually has contributed, but is on IR right now, he could be brought back on a veteran minimum deal, but as far as long term or even short term future, the 49ers need to get more youth.<\/p>\n<p>TE Tanner Hudson(2021) \u2013 Another practice squad guy, who has played in 2 games this season, but didn\u2019t really see the field much at tight end, but expect him to be back on a reserve\/futures deal.<\/p>\n<p>TE Jordan Matthews(2021) \u2013 The former wide receiver, turned tight end, showed something in the preseason, but this is his first year as a tight end, I think the team could sign him to a reserve\/futures deal, I just don\u2019t see any fit long term for him.<\/p>\n<p>C Jake Brendel(2021) \u2013 While I like Brendel, as he surprised a lot in the preseason, and is Alex Mack\u2019s backup, I don\u2019t see where he fits in past 2022, if he is even brought back for 2022.<\/p>\n<p>C Jon Halapio(2021) \u2013 Another practice squad guy, who was really just signed as depth in case of injuries, I don\u2019t see him as more than a guy who signs a reserve\/futures deal, and then is let go during roster cut downs.<\/p>\n<p>RT Wyatt Miller(2021)- Another practice squad guy, who was really just signed as depth in case of injuries, I don\u2019t see him as more than a guy who signs a reserve\/futures deal, and then is let go during roster cut downs.<\/p>\n<p>RT Alfredo Gutierrez(2021) \u2013 Now this kid is intriguing, he\u2019s on the practice squad, he doesn\u2019t count against the cap, or the practice squad limit, but can\u2019t play, as he\u2019s an international pathway program player, but I can see him back on a reserve\/futures deal.<\/p>\n<p>DE Alex Barrett(2021) \u2013 Barrett has bounced from being cut to signing to the practice squad, and cut again, so I don\u2019t expect much more than a reserve\/futures deal, he has no real future with the team.<\/p>\n<p>DE Dee Ford(2022) \u2013 The 49ers have a decision to make, and they have to do so within 5 days after the super bowl, as he has an injury guaranteed $4.6 million roster bonus, and while I can see him brought back for 2022, past that, he\u2019s not likely a guy the 49ers would give a new deal to.<\/p>\n<p>DT Maurice Hurst Jr.(2021) \u2013 Hurst\u2019s signing really became too good to be true, as he only played in 2 games this season, and just isn\u2019t someone that I would bring back.<\/p>\n<p>NT Chris Slayton(2021) \u2013 Signed once Darrion Daniels got hurt, Slayton is just here on the practice squad, in case of injuries, and like many practice squad guys, expect a reserve\/futures deal for him.<\/p>\n<p>WLB Curtis Robinson(2021)- Another practice squad guy, who was really just signed as depth in case of injuries, I don\u2019t see him as more than a guy who signs a reserve\/futures deal, and then is let go during roster cut downs.<\/p>\n<p>SLB Mark Nzeocha(2021)- Nzeocha is a pretty good special teams player, and will likely be back on a veteran minimum deal, but I\u2019m not sure if he has a real future with the team.<\/p>\n<p>CB Dontae Johnson(2021) \u2013 Another one of those guys that I don\u2019t get how he keeps sticking around with the 49ers, he\u2019s not terrible, but he\u2019s not great, he\u2019s really above average at best I just don\u2019t see any future for him in the bay area.<\/p>\n<p>CB Josh Norman(2021) \u2013 While I can see the 49ers bringing Norman back, I just don\u2019t see him in their long term future, yes he\u2019s been doing a better job lately, but he\u2019s getting up in age, and has too many defensive pass inferences called on him.<\/p>\n<p>CB Jason Verrett(2021) \u2013 Like with Norman, I can see the 49ers bringing back Verrett, who tore his ACL week 1, on a 1-year, veteran minimum deal, but, beyond that, unless he makes a miraculous recovery, there\u2019s no real long term future for him here.<\/p>\n<p>CB Darqueze Dennard(2021) \u2013 Signed to the practice squad, he\u2019ll probably get a reserve\/futures deal, that\u2019s if he makes it these last 7 weeks, just to be a camp body, or someone filling as spot until the team drafts, or signs a rookie free agent.<\/p>\n<p>CB Lavert Hill(2021) \u2013 Signed to the practice squad, he\u2019ll probably get a reserve\/futures deal, that\u2019s if he makes it these last 7 weeks, just to be a camp body, or someone filling as spot until the team drafts, or signs a rookie free agent.<\/p>\n<p>FS Jarrod Wilson(2021) \u2013 Wilson is currently on the practice squad injured reserve list, but I expect him back on a reserve\/futures deal, but like all of these guys, he doesn\u2019t seem to be in the teams long term plans.<\/p>\n<p>FS Tavon Wilson(2021)- Wilson didn\u2019t do much this season, only playing about half the games, and has been on injured reserve for most of the season, so I don\u2019t expect him back.<\/p>\n<p>PK Robbie Gould(2022) \u2013 Gould will be the teams place kicker in 2022, but that\u2019s mostly due to his salary being fully guaranteed, plus he\u2019s getting up there in age, so the 49ers would be wise to plan for the future after Gould.<\/p>\n<p>And, with all of this said, I thank everyone for reading article, as always you can follow me on Twitter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/49erscap\">@49erscap<\/a>, or leave a comment below, and 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