A year after spending most of free agency on the sideline, the San Francisco 49ers had a busy start to the new league year as coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch begin a massive rebuilding process. The 49ers agreed to contracts with seven free agents on Thursday: quarterback Brian Hoyer , receiver Pierre Garcon , linebacker Malcolm Smith , Pro Bowl fullback Kyle Juszczyk , kicker Robbie Gould , receiver Marquise Goodwin and blocking tight end Logan Paulsen .
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49ers get busy bolstering offense on eve of free agency
The San Francisco 49ers are reportedly adding a quarterback to the roster, agreeing to a two-year deal with free-agent Brian Hoyer. The NFL Network said Wednesday that Hoyer has decided to join the Niners where he will have a chance to compete to be the starter next season.
Peter King on the 49ers coaching search
Peter King is one of the most accomplished sportswriters in the US. The guy joined Sports Illustrated in 1989, author of five books, an NFL Hall of Fame selector, etc.