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5 Moves the 49ers Need to Make this Offseason

By Robert Smith

Nov 6, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers fans hold signs referencing general manager Trent Baalke and CEO Jed York before the game against the New Orleans Saints.Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers fans hold signs referencing general manager Trent Baalke and CEO Jed York before the game against the New Orleans Saints.Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 18, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (11) against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
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No. 4: Find a True No. 1 Wide Receiver

Even if the 49ers were somehow able to bring it in, or find, a franchise quarterback, they lack a true No. 1 wide out for him to throw to.

And while Alshon Jeffery was thought to be the No. 1 coveted free agent wide receiver, his four-game suspension for PEDs may put a hiccup in his plans.

He may also be looking for an opportunity to play for a contender, which the 49ers will not be going into the 2017 season. However, Cleveland Browns wide receiver Terrelle Pryor is an up-and-coming receiver who will be looking for a big pay increase and a chance to shine. His numbers are solid this season, as he has hauled in 70 passes for 913 yards and four touchdowns while dealing with a revolving door at the QB position.

The Niners could also look to the draft for a receiver, although in the current position with the second overall pick, using a first rounder on a receiver most likely will not happen.

The draft will provide plenty of options for the team to choose from, whether it be Western Michigan’s Corey Davis, Washington’s John Ross, USC’s JuJu Smith-Schuster, Virgina Tech’s Isaiah Ford or Dede Westbrook from Oklahoma. Clemson’s Mike Williams is also on the list, although he almost certainly will be off the board before the second round.

However the team chooses to go, the receiver position, neglected the past few offseasons, needs to be a fairly high priority not only to solidify the position going forward, but also to help draw interest of free agent quarterbacks or aid in the transition of a rookie QB.