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5 Players the 49ers Should Avoid in NFL Free Agency

By Eric Gamboa

Dec 4, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) and quarterback Blaine Gabbert (2) practice before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) and quarterback Blaine Gabbert (2) practice before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) catches a pass en route to scoring a touchdown as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Leodis McKelvin (21) defends in the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Washington defeated Philadelphia 27-22. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson (11) catches a pass en route to scoring a touchdown as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Leodis McKelvin (21) defends in the third quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Washington defeated Philadelphia 27-22. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-USA TODAY Sports /

DeSean Jackson, Wide Receiver, Washington Redskins

Our No. 5 free agent to leave on the shelf is current Washington Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson.

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Jackson’s game is primarily predicated on his blazing speed. No. 11 is known for being a dangerous deep-threat receiving target. Jackson also has great hands, rarely dropping passes.

However, Jackson is currently 30 years old. Thirty is the age where most NFL players begin to decline. This decline is most evident with speed players. It will only be a matter of time before Father Time steals his speed.

According to Spotrac, Jackson is valued to command an annual salary of $7.6 million. In truth, Jackson will command more than that valuation.

The 49ers are better off targeting Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery.  At 26 years old, Jeffery is just about to enter his prime years. And, unlike Jackson, Jeffery’s game is not built on speed.