Breaking Down the San Francisco 49ers’ Franchise Tag Decisions

The San Francisco 49ers are in the midst of changing gears, preparing for an enduring trial of personnel decisions. With the upcoming draft and free agency, Trent Baalke will be looking to upgrade this roster once again.

Though, before they evaluate outside prospects, they have to do a bit of self-analysis. The Niners have a number of a role players set to hit the open market this offseason, and they must determine a course of action for each one of them. 

One of the options provided to teams by the league is the franchise tag; each team is allotted one per year. This gives the team flexibility when...

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