49ers Center Jonathan Goodwin - Free Agent

[HarassedOffTheSite]

In an e-mail...center Jonathan Goodwin, a pending free agent, said the 49ers have yet to reach out to his agent to broach contract talks. Goodwin, 35, has started all 56 games, including playoffs, since he signed with the 49ers in 2011...Based partly on family considerations, Goodwin is expected to be selective in free agency and hinted in December that retirement is an option. To spend more time with his family, Goodwin skipped OTAs last year and stayed in Irmo, S.C., to work out. Goodwin and his wife, Alnessa, have three sons under 10. The two oldest are home schooled during the NFL season before attending school in South Carolina in the offseason. Goodwin has served as a highly respected elder statesman on an offensive line that’s regarded among the NFL’s best. In 2013, he won the team’s Ed Block Courage Award, which is given to the player that exemplifies a commitment to sportsmanship and courage.

 

I'm not sure how much he does or does not have left in the tank but there's no way this guy isn't (right now) light years ahead of Satele or anyone else we currently have on the roster.

 

Wonder if we'll end up bringing him in. Knows all our calls/assignments because they run basically the exact same offense. 

[Derakynn]

I think that could actually be the best choice. An old but effective starter that can come in and play while not requiring a commitment that would remove the possibility of Holmes ever starting. 

[Track Guy]

My main issue with signing him is he's not really that good of a pass protector.

[Irish Colt]

This is probably the perfect signing. Let him come in, do a good job and doesnt hurt us cap wise in the future. Also gives Holmes a chance  to develop and maybe become our starter then. Probably come cheaper than Satele anyways! 

[Insert Colts Pun Here]

Would not be disappointed in the slightest if we signed Goodwin.