As expected, the free agent market set aside Trent Williams is very strong. By Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, the Chiefs, Colts, Bears and current 49ers are in the running (Twitter link). However, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune feels that Williams will not go to Windy City (Twitter link).
A few days ago we heard that San Francisco has been pushing to retain Williams, but the 32-year-old blocker sounded like he wanted to see what the free market had open. And you’re probably happy to have made that decision, as according to La Canfora, some GMs believe Williams could win a $ 23 million / year deal, which would be the highest in the LT market in terms of average annual value.
Kansas City, Indianapolis and Chicago qualified for the postseason in 2020, and while KC fell a little short in the Super Bowl, it did sign the top guard in the market, Joe Thuney. Addition of Williams a Patrick MahomesThe offensive front would make the bosses an even tougher showdown than they already are.
The chance to play for the Chiefs ’high-flying offense could be quite appealing to Williams, who lost to Washington for most of his career and failed to make it to the playoffs with the 49ers in 2020. Of course , Kansas City also has the best QB Situation of interested teams as the Colts will jog Carson Wentz, bears could be rolling with Andy Dalton, and the 49ers can negotiate or not Jimmy Garoppolo.
After participating throughout the 2019 season, Williams qualified as Pro Football Focus ’No. 1 global attack last year.
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