San Francisco 49ers: Pros & Cons for re-signing Carlos Hyde this offseason
By Peter Panacy
Niner Noise takes a look at both sides of the San Francisco 49ers’ argument, whether or not they should re-sign running back Carlos Hyde this upcoming offseason.
NFL offseasons are never easy, and the San Francisco 49ers will be faced with many difficult challenges in determining how to improve a young and developing roster.
One of those tough choices will be whether or not to re-sign running back Carlos Hyde.
Hyde, 27 years old, hits free agency this offseason and could easily cash in on what promises to be his first big deal at the NFL level.
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San Francisco isn’t overly concerned about cap space, although it’s important to note general manager John Lynch will probably have to use a sizable chunk of that money to lock up quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo — also a pending free agent — to a long-term deal.
And with plenty of other needs across the board, will Hyde be left out of the Niners’ future plans?
In this article, we’ll take a look at both sides of the argument. There are plenty of reasons why the 49ers should re-sign the talented-yet-inconsistent tailback. But there are also signs he might not be worth the kind of money he’ll likely command on the open market.
Needless to say, San Francisco’s decision makers have an important decision facing them this offseason.
Let’s start off with the reasons why Hyde should be back with the Niners next year.