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San Francisco 49ers: Imagining an uber hypothetical 2018 free agency

By Logan Stanley

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 20: Le'Veon Bell #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers carries the ball past the defense of Jamie Collins #51 of the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 20, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 20: Le'Veon Bell #26 of the Pittsburgh Steelers carries the ball past the defense of Jamie Collins #51 of the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 20, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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JACKSONVILLE, FL – SEPTEMBER 25: Telvin Smith#50 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates during the second half of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at EverBank Field on September 25, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL – SEPTEMBER 25: Telvin Smith#50 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates during the second half of the game against the Baltimore Ravens at EverBank Field on September 25, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

  • Linebacker Telvin Smith

Deal: 5 years, $57.7 million — $11.5 million/year

Space left: $42. 8 million

This too would be the final component to a potentially devastating unit — the linebacking corps this time. Telvin Smith would be added to a group that features NaVorro Bowman, Reuben Foster and Malcolm Smith. In the 4-3 scheme Telvin Smith would likely replace Malcolm Smith, forming a starting cast of Bowman, Foster and T. Smith.

Smith would be an immediate asset to the 49ers defense, with his side-to-sideline ability and pass coverage. Not to mention, he has speed as well — Smith clocked 4.52 for the 40-yard dash at his combine workout.