Holt cut by Rams; 49ers as possible next stop?

March 13, 6:34 PMSan Francisco 49ers ExaminerSamuel Lam

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The Rams have cut ties with wide receiver Torry Holt. Holt has been with the Rams since 1999 and would be a very nice fit for the 49ers.

Before I dive into the talk of Holt and the 49ers, we have to remember that Hold turns 33 in June and the 49ers are in the process of developing young receivers.

However, if the 49ers do make a grab at Holt, there is a chance that veteran Isaac Bruce might stay for the final year of his contract to play with his old "Greatest Show on Turf" buddy. However, if that does happen, then the 49ers would have a load of receivers on the roster.

• Torry Holt
• Isaac Bruce
• Arnaz Battle
• Jason Hill
• Josh Morgan
• Brandon Jones
• Dominique Zeigler

Would the signing of Holt slow down the development of the young receivers? Or would he help these receivers develop?

Realistically, the 49ers could sign Holt for a two-year contract. if Bruce does retire after this season, that leaves the team with one proven veteran and possibly a handful of developed receivers. I can still see Morgan and Jones as our deep threat as Hill becomes the team's possession receiver.

I don't think it would hurt if the 49ers tried to get Holt. And with Bruce on the team, that might be an incentive for him to come to The City. I am not going to get my hopes up, but it would be nice not to see Holt twice a year, but all season long.