Top priority: Author an extension for Fred Warner.
Fred Warner is set to earn just $3.4 million this season in the final year of his rookie deal. One of the game’s most watchable defenders, Warner finished as PFF’s top linebacker in 2020, a feat buoyed by his position-best grade in coverage. He’s durable — with 51 straight appearances, including the playoffs — a team captain and arguably the heart of San Francisco’s defense. It’s fair to wonder if the Niners are saving their pennies for a run at Julio Jones, but Warner’s next up for a robust new deal.
