49ers: 5 free-agent wide receivers San Francisco can consider in 2018

NFL free agency: 5 wide receivers the 49ers can consider for 2018

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 17: Wide receiver Paul Richardson #10 of the Seattle Seahawks beats cornerback Rashard Robinson #33 of the San Francisco 49ers to score a 9 yard touchdown during the fourth quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on September 17, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images) /

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SANTA CLARA, CA – NOVEMBER 29: John Brown #12 of the Arizona Cardinals makes a catch in front of Kenneth Acker #20 of the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Levi’s Stadium on November 29, 2015 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

No. 3: John Brown, Arizona Cardinals

The Arizona Cardinals are entering an all-out rebuild, and it’s anyone’s guess whether or not wide receiver John Brown is part of their long-term plans.

But adding a former 1,000-yard receiver to the mix wouldn’t be a bad thing at all for the Niners if Arizona lets him walk.

And KNBR 680’s Larry Krueger endorses the idea of bringing Brown to San Francisco:

John Brown is THE WR the #49ers need to add this offseason. South Florida kid plays big. He’s had some injuries and a health issue but that just means that he’ll be a relative bargain. Playmaker with toughness and the speed to separate. https://t.co/abpmakavfF
— Larry Krueger (@sportslarryk) February 3, 2018

Brown also voiced some serious support and praise for Jimmy Garoppolo earlier this offseason, so there’s that to chew on.

While Brown is only 5-foot-11, he plays bigger than his frame would indicate and has the quick-twitch acceleration to make him a legitimate on-field threat.