While one Bosa is good, wouldn’t two be better?
According to a report from Evan Sidery, “there is buzz” around the possibility that free agent defensive lineman Joey Bosa could end up with the San Francisco 49ers in free agency. This scenario would pair Bosa with his younger brother, Nick.
The elder Bosa played last season with the Buffalo Bills - notching 5.0 sacks, 9.0 TFL, and five forced fumbles in 15 games.
San Francisco has had some real turnover along its defensive line thus far in the offseason. Defensive tackle Jordan Elliott signed with the Tennessee Titans. Edge rusher Bryce Huff unexpectedly decided to retire at the age of 27.
DL Owa Odighizuwa was acquired from the Dallas Cowboys as a means to improve the pass rush within the interior of the defensive front. The UCLA product should be a nice upgrade at the defensive tackle spot. The younger Bosa and promising young player Mykel Williams should be back healthy for the start next season.
The depth at tackle is quite good, though the 49ers could stand to add at least one more edge rusher as a means to further diversify the looks new DC Raheem Morris can utilize.
The elder Bosa is not the same player he once was. Injuries have taken a toll on his production levels. Bosa has not accrued double-digit sack totals in any single season since 2021. As he approaches his 31st birthday, the 49ers must weigh the cost of potentially overpaying for an aging, injury-prone player versus drafting a young, cost-controlled player in this upcoming draft.
At the same time, Bosa is a proven commodity. There’s a world where San Francisco may be able to cash in on a short-term deal where Bosa is revitalized playing for a contender while also getting to take the field with his little brother.
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