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Ranking the 5 best NFL free agency signings in 2018

By Aaron Tan

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 26: Tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins #88 of the New York Jets attempts to make a catch against cornerback James Bradberry #24 of the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on November 26, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The play was originally called a touchdown, but was reviewed, ruled as an incomplete pass and reversed. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 26: Tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins #88 of the New York Jets attempts to make a catch against cornerback James Bradberry #24 of the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on November 26, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The play was originally called a touchdown, but was reviewed, ruled as an incomplete pass and reversed. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /
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FOXBORO, MA – AUGUST 10: Allen Robinson #15 of the Jacksonville Jaguars gestures in the first half during a preseason game with New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on August 10, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
FOXBORO, MA – AUGUST 10: Allen Robinson #15 of the Jacksonville Jaguars gestures in the first half during a preseason game with New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on August 10, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images) /

No. 2: Wide Receiver Allen Robinson

I’m not going to lie — I wanted wide receiver Allen Robinson to come to the 49ers badly. Really badly — and for good reason.

Robinson is everything offensive coordinators want in a possession receiver. He can run incredible routes to shake the defense, make spectacular catches in contested situations and outmuscle defenders to constantly create YAC (yards after the catch).

The Bears gave him a three-year, $42 million deal, which is a lot. But it will be more than worth it for Robinson, who fills the team’s biggest need. Second-year quarterback Mitch Trubisky, who showed some promise last season, finally has a good weapon that he can throw to.