the offseason, the San Francisco 49ers made headlines by signing Javon Hargrave to a hefty four-year, $84 million contract. The move was seen as a significant win, securing what was believed to be the best available free agent and further bolstering the league's top-ranked defense. However, this acquisition came at a cost, as several key defensive players were let go, including Jimmie Ward, Azeez Al-Shaair, Samson Ebukam, and Charles Omenihu. So, while the 49ers technically didn't trade for Hargrave, his signing represented a trade-off, involving the departure of four valuable contributors. As the 2023 season reaches its midway point, it's becoming evident that this trade-off hasn't yielded the expected results. NFR Live Stream