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San Francisco 49ers free agency 2017: Top 5 targets

By James Dudko

Dec 4, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Mike Glennon (8) waits in the tunnel before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Mike Glennon (8) waits in the tunnel before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 26, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Mike Glennon (8) drops back against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Mike Glennon (8) drops back against the Minnesota Vikings during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

4.Mike Glennon

Mike Glennon suddenly landing on the free-agent market could prove heaven sent for the 49ers. The 27-year-old has starter’s experience to go with the attributes Shanahan usually covets at the position.

Among those attributes, Glennon boasts a strong arm and underrated mobility. The latter is an essential trait for the moving-pocket scheme Shanahan calls, one where rollout passing is a key feature.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers certainly realized Glennon’s value, according to Bleacher Report’s Jason Cole:

Glennon’s decision to test the market speaks volumes about not only his desire to start, but also his confidence in his own ability. It also means Glennon will be a wanted man once the bell sounds to start free agency on March 9.

Indeed, the Chicago Bears are already a potential suitor, per Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune. However, the 49ers’ need is arguably greater than the Windy City franchise.

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