As expected, the market for free agent left tackle Trent Williams is very strong. Per Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, the Chiefs, Colts, Bears, and incumbent 49ers are all in the running (Twitter link). However, Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune is hearing that Williams will not be heading to the Windy City (Twitter link).
We heard several days ago that San Francisco has been pushing to retain Williams, but the 32-year-old blocker sounded as if he wanted to see what the open market had in store. And he is probably happy he made that decision, because according to La Canfora, some GMs believe Williams could earn a $23MM/year deal, which would be right at the top of the LT market in terms of average annual value.
Kansas City, Indianapolis, and Chicago all qualified for the postseason in 2020, and though KC came up just a bit short in the Super Bowl, they did sign the top guard on the market, Joe Thuney. Adding Williams to Patrick Mahomes‘ offensive front would make the Chiefs an even tougher matchup than they already are.
The prospect of playing for the Chiefs’ high-flying offense could be quite appealing for Williams, who wasted away in Washington for most of his career and failed to reach the playoffs with the 49ers in 2020. Of course, Kansas City also has the best QB situation of the interested teams, as the Colts will trot out Carson Wentz, the Bears might be rolling with Andy Dalton, and the 49ers may or may not trade Jimmy Garoppolo.
After sitting out the entire 2019 season, Williams graded as Pro Football Focus’ No. 1 overall tackle last year.
C’mon Chargers as a surprise signing
Dang 9ers need him something bad. I hope his relationship with Kyle and an equal offer is enough to keep him out of Kansas City…
But that would be mighty tempting to me if I’m a player…Basically, you already know you’re pretty much going to the SB just about every year..That would be hard to pass up..
His relationship at 32 and the top of his game as a free agent will be with whoever offers the most money, with a secondary thought to whoever is best positioned to win it all.
Kyle who?
Cheifs wouldn’t really make sense at that price. They just release Schwartz and signed Thuney.
They also have LDT and Niang returning this season.
I’d have thought going cheaper or using the draft would make more sense.
I’d suggest FA’s centres Rodney Hudson and Alex Mack. A trade for Orlando Brown Jr (for this years first) or Using this years first on a tackle like Leatherwood/Cosmi/Mayfield.
All three seem like better options than 20+mil for Williams
Yessir Orlando Brown Jr wants out, sucks he played great for the Ravens. I love them that’s my team. Hopefully we get that.
Maybe Reiff and Remmers as their bookend tackles for the next couple of years. They both saw their pass blocking grades increase this year.
Where is his Grocery Store located?
I like to support the off-field endeavors of NFL players.
Slow ass app. Willams and Mack going to the bay!
I can’t find the contract details for Mack anywhere. Have you seen what he’s getting paid?