Dominek Hixon could be a great option for the 49ers as a speed receiver and punt returner.
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Once the NFL playoffs are finished, the free agency discussion will start to heat up. With all teams looking for the next best fit for their team for a Super Bowl run, finding the right players for the right team will be a challenging task for all organizations.
For the 49ers, the team could upgrade at nearly every position. Thanks to Josh Lobdell of the Sports Business Examiner, he has provided a list of this year's free agency class.
We're going to take a look at the wide receivers to see if any of these players could fit well with the 49ers.as well.
| Player | FA Status | Old Team | New Team | Contract Terms |
| Sam Aiken | UFA | New England Patriots | ||
| Miles Austin | UFA | Dallas Cowboys | ||
| Jason Avant | UFA | Philadelphia Eagles | ||
| Arnaz Battle | UFA | San Francicso 49ers | ||
| Davone Bess | RFA | Miami Dolphins | ||
| Mark Bradley | UFA | Kansas City Chiefs | ||
| Steve Breaston | RFA | Arizona Cardinals | ||
| Isaac Bruce | UFA | San Francisco 49ers | ||
| Antonio Bryant | UFA | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | ||
| Chris Chambers | UFA | Kansas City Chiefs | ||
| Mark Clayton | UFA | Baltimore Ravens | ||
| David Clowney | UFA | New York Jets | ||
| Airese Currie | UFA | Chicago Bears | ||
| Braylon Edwards | UFA | New York Jets | ||
| Lee Evans | UFA | Buffalo Bills | ||
| Brian Finneran | UFA | Atlanta Falcons | ||
| Malcolm Floyd | UFA | San Diego Chargers | ||
| Domenik Hixon | UFA | New York Giants | ||
| Sam Hurd | UFA | Dallas Cowboys | ||
| Vincent Jackson | UFA | San Diego Chargers | ||
| Michael Jenkins | UFA | Atlanta Falcons | ||
| Brandon Marshall | UFA | Denver Broncos | ||
| Derrick Mason | UFA | Baltimore Ravens | ||
| Lance Moore | UFA | New Orleans Saints | ||
| Sean Morey | UFA | Arizona Cardinals | ||
| Sinorice Moss | UFA | New York Giants | ||
| Muhsin Muhammad | UFA | Carolina Pathers | ||
| Kassim Osgood | UFA | San Diego Chargers | ||
| Terrell Owens | UFA | Buffalo Bills | ||
| Josh Reed | UFA | Buffalo Bills | ||
| Brad Smith | UFA | New York Jets | ||
| Maurice Stovall | UFA | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | ||
| Jerheme Urban | UFA | Arizona Cardinals | ||
| Bobby Wade | UFA | Kansas City Chiefs | ||
| Kevin Walter | UFA | Houston Texans | ||
| Kelley Washington | UFA | Baltimore Ravens | ||
| Jeff Webb | UFA | Kansas City Chiefs | ||
| Demetrrius Williams | UFA | Baltimore Ravens | ||
| Troy Williamson | UFA | Jacksonville Jaguars |
The 49ers have their top two wide receivers already established in Michael Crabtree and Josh Morgan. With the retirement of Isaac Bruce and the probable departure of Arnaz Battle, the 49ers are looking for some depth at the position. The team can look to Jason Hill and Brandon Jones for receiving help, but adding a player that can make a difference could be an option.
The 49ers won't lock up a #1 receiver like Vincent Jackson or Chris Chambers; and securing a #2 guy like Steve Breaston might be out of the question too. The team can look for a receiver that is a #3 or #4 type of guy. With this position not high on the priority list, the 49ers aren't in a necessary need to secure a receiver.
However, they can look for a player that would be a great punt and kickoff returner. Domenik Hixon is the one that sticks out to me. Why?
No one on the 49ers roster can do that. And if the 49ers are going to get a wide receiver in free agency, they are looking for a returner more than a receiver.
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