Kyles update, 10:33 a.m.: I went through all of Austins touches in 2019:
Per NFL Networks Ian Rapoport, the San Francisco 49ers are bringing in broad receiver Tavon Austin for an exercise with intend to sign him. The Niners were down to eight healthy receivers after Travis Benjamin pulled out. We discussed five free-agent broad receivers who could replace Benjamin last week, and Austin was one:
The 49ers would likewise get the speed element back with Austin after Benjamin decided out. Austin didnt return any punts last year, however he does have 185 returns throughout his profession. Maybe the 49ers would like Austin to fill that function.
When you get to Austin, you understand theres slim-pickings. While Austin was understood for being a “gizmo” gamer for most of his career, Dallas tried to utilize Austin down the field last season. According to Football Outsiders, Austin had a 13.9-yard average depth of target on 7 first down targets last season that produced a -29.3% DVOA.
Austin has return value, but he likewise struggled on punts last year.
The obvious counterpoint here is that Kyle Shanahan would know what to do with a player like Austin compared to Jason Garrett. Austin will be a complementary piece if he is involved in the Niners offense.
How would you feel about the Austin finalizing?
We went over five free-agent broad receivers who might replace Benjamin last week, and Austin was one:
While Austin was understood for being a “device” gamer for many of his profession, Dallas attempted to use Austin down the field last season. According to Football Outsiders, Austin had a 13.9-yard typical depth of target on 7 first down targets last season that produced a -29.3% DVOA.
