49ers has finally reached agreement to sign another top player from Miami Dolphins.
During the season, Robert Hunt, an offensive lineman, and the Miami Dolphins were unable to reach a consensus. Unexpected by many, but a sign that Hunt would be in line for a hefty contract during his free agency period. Hunt is well-liked in the league and is ranked among the top 30 free agents by PFF and ESPN. He should be in a good position. The San Francisco 49ers are expected to sign the former Dolphins guard, according to PFF and ESPN.
The 49ers present an attractive destination for free agents following their Super Bowl defeat. Hunt would play for a winning team, be an upgrade at the position, and have the opportunity to earn even more money than he probably would with the Dolphins, who are cap-constrained. About Hunt, PFF’s Brad Spielberger had the following to say.
It was unexpected that Hunt, a young offensive lineman for the Dolphins, did not agree to terms on an extension before the season ended, but it might also be an indication that he is confident in his ability to earn a high contract on the free market given his track record of great play.
At 6 feet 6 inches and 335 pounds, Hunt made his NFL debut as a tackle. During his first campaign, he lined up on either side and performed brilliantly. Under head coach Mike McDaniel, he settled in at right guard for the previous three seasons and was a fantastic fit for the team’s zone rushing strategy.
The Dolphins Would Suffer If Hunt Lost
The offensive line of the Miami Dolphins played far better than anticipated before the season began. They gave up the fourth fewest sacks per game in football, at only 1.8.
The Dolphins were able to restrict sacks because of their style of play, which emphasizes getting the ball out of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s hand as soon as possible. The success of that kind of offense, particularly the run game, was largely due to Hunt.
At 1.5 per game, Miami had the third-most rushing touchdowns.
Brock Purdy was well-protected by the San Francisco 49ers, who gave up the fewest sacks per game. Nevertheless, contending clubs always place a high premium on acquiring offensive line support, so it’s not shocking that the 49ers are connected to him.
ESPN’s Matt Brown also anticipated that Hunt will sign a deal with the 49ers.
“Hunt can be an upgrade for the 49ers at right guard. He shown in Miami that he had the necessary skills to succeed in both pass protection and numerous run schemes. That fits well with Kyle Shanahan’s style, which requires offensive line support; San Francisco was 20th in the league in pass block victory percentage (55.6%) last year.
Robert Hunt Contract Forecast
The Miami Dolphins find it difficult to re-sign players because they have the second-lowest cap room. Although they are fourth in the NFL, the San Francisco 49ers might be more inventive and restructure contracts than the Dolphins.
Hunt might demand a $16 million contract, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, pricing the Dolphins out of a reunion.
Fowler wrote, “Yeah, good money will be spent on guards this offseason.” “A lot of teams have sought and needed them at the position; among the best candidates are Los Angeles Rams’ Kevin Dotson, Miami’s Robert Hunt, New England’s Mike Onwenu, and Detroit’s Jonah Jackson. If any or all of this bunch command $16 million or more, don’t be shocked.
