Let's get Michael Crabtree a deal. After Colin Kaepernick signed his contract extension earlier this offseason, it is only right that the 49ers use the money they saved on his contract to try to sign his favorite target to an extension. It would benefit the team greatly to sign him sooner rather than after the season. If he has a great season, it will drive his price up on the open market. By also resigning him, it shows Kap that they are using this team friendly deal in the right way to bolster the team and keep it competitive.
Even with all the additions to the receiving core, Crabtree is the key. He is Kap's security blanket. See the Super Bowl and NFC Championship game. A productive receiver such as Crabtree will generate a lot of interest when he hits the open market. As a solid #1, the Niners need to lock him down to a long term contract. Boldin is a couple years from retiring, Stevie Johnson is a good not great receiver, Patton is unproven, and Ellington is a rookie. If the team wants to continue to progress as an offense, they started well by signing Kap, but they could do very well to sign Crabtree. Hopefully they can develop into the next 49er great QB-WR combos. Let the Kaepernick to Crabtree connection continue!
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I hope this deal gets done really soon. I want to continue seeing the #7-#15 connection | Crabtree The Next Contract Target (Maiocco)