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San Francisco 49ers: 10 Free Agents to Consider Post Franchise-Tag Deadline

By Peter Panacy

Aug 20, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; A general view of the San Francisco 49ers helmet before game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The 49ers beat the Broncos 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; A general view of the San Francisco 49ers helmet before game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The 49ers beat the Broncos 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett (88) makes a catch as Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal (22) defends during the fourth quarter during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett (88) makes a catch as Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal (22) defends during the fourth quarter during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 8: Tight End Martellus Bennett

Yes, the 49ers locked up tight ends Vance McDoanld and Garrett Celek last season. And yet they could still use a substantial upgrade here as well.

New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett is going to test the free-agent waters this offseason, and it’s hard to say whether or not the Pats will bring him back.

A lot depends on how they feel about a healthy Rob Gronkowski on the roster, which could make Bennett expendable. Especially considering the price.

Regardless, the 29-year-old Bennett would be an immediate upgrade for anything the 49ers had in the receiving game in 2017.

Plus, adding someone with a little bit of Super Bowl-winning experience might help out a growing Niners team in need of veteran prowess.

Even if Bennett has a unique personality.