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10 Players the 49ers Should Watch for 2018 NFL Free Agency

By Peter Panacy

November 2, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; St. Louis Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson (22) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. The Rams defeated the 49ers 13-10. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
November 2, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; St. Louis Rams cornerback Trumaine Johnson (22) celebrates during the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium. The Rams defeated the 49ers 13-10. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 18, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) passes against the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford (8) passes against the Indianapolis Colts in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 3: Quarterback Sam Bradford

2017 Team: Minnesota Vikings

The only reason I put this on here is for Niner Noise’s own Richard Madrid. Just ask him about Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Bradford.

In all seriousness, Bradford wouldn’t be the worst of choices the 49ers could target a year from now.

While we don’t know what the situation is with fellow Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, as he recovers from his unfortunate knee injury, let’s imagine the scenario when Bridgewater returns. Bradford is an excessive, expensive commodity to re-sign.

Sure, Bradford has his own health concerns. But he’s managed to stay relatively healthy the last two seasons, and that 71.6 completion percentage last year sure looks enticing.

There’s another QB on this list most 49ers fans will understand San Francisco targeting. But Bradford is a good No. 2 target and a solid option to have in place while the Niners groom their next franchise guy.