San Francisco 49ers Talking To Nnamdi Asomugha and Charles Woodson
By Mike Dyce
Jan 12, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers receiver Randy Moss (84) attempts to elude Green Bay Packers cornerback Charles Woodson (21) during the first quarter of the NFC divisional round playoff game at Candlestick Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The San Francisco 49ers have rumored to be in the cornerback market all offseason. Most famously they were linked with the New York Jets as a potential trade partner for Darrelle Revis. But as nothing has emerged from that end and free agency began and deals were being signed the 49ers were forced into the market.
To address the cornerback position they’re reportedly in “serious discussions with free agent Nnamdi Asomugha. The cornerback is no stranger to the Bay Area having played most of his career for the Oakland Raiders.
"“Update: The @49ers are n serious discussion w/Asomugha and Charles Woodson. Reuniting these 2 in the 2ndary is a major upgrade. #FreeAgency” Akbar Gbajabiamila of the NFL Network tweeted."
With Dashon Goldson left and signed a deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers leaving another void in their secondary at safety. Bringing in Charles Woodson, who spent most of his career at corner but recently converted to safety, would help fill that hole. I don’t know that at this point in their careers he is a better alternative to Goldson.
Woodson is 36 years old, and last year as a safety he had only 1 interception, though just two seasons ago he had seven interceptions as a cornerback. Goldson, 28, had 4 interceptions last year.