Richard Sherman Podcast - 49ers RELOAD defense, Kyler Murray to Vikings + Eagles trading A.J. Brown? | Richard Sherman Reacts

Appreciate you watching the show—hit that sub button and the alerts. Welcome back to the Richard Sherman Podcast as free agency rolls on; the 49ers are busy again, flipping pick ninety-two for Osa Odighizuwa and stacking moves around Dre Greenlaw, Nate Hobbs, and more, while everyone keeps side-eyeing those Bosa rumors.

Richard, how big is the Osa Odighizuwa trade for San Francisco’s defensive line?

It’s huge because he’s a three-down vet who stabilizes the rotation and brings health, motor, and disruption to a room that leaned too hard on youth last year. I still expect them to add more in the draft.

Nate Hobbs makes more sense inside than living outside, and Greenlaw should pop in year two post-Achilles alongside Fred—those two feed off each other in every room they share.

What’s the most glaring hole left for the Niners before the draft?

Safety, safety, safety—you need a steady veteran who calms the back end, nails the layups, and helps the young guys’ speed of play; think of the lift a savvy pro like Tashaun Gibson once gave. We just talked to Rod Woodson, and it’s a reminder how a great safety changes everything.

Washington’s new 9.9 percent tax on earnings over a million starts in 2029—how does that change Seattle’s pitch to free agents?

It flips a former advantage into a hurdle, especially on big signing bonuses that used to escape state income tax, so the number has to be right and the conversation gets tougher.

Seattle adds Emmanuel Wilson at running back; does that steady the room and the outlook?

I like it—he’s a bruiser with some juice and can handle more work. Even with departures, this roster’s still loaded on defense, the scheme is versatile, the receiver room is pricey but dangerous, and I expect more explosives this season.

About Sam Darnold’s next deal—top-five money or something else?

Not top-five; top-ten feels right if the success holds, which likely lands in the 50 to 55 million range as a share of the cap around that 17 to 21 percent band.

Kyler Murray to the Vikings on a one-year deal—good fit, and what does it mean for Minnesota?

It’s a clear upgrade and a clean match with Kevin O’Connell’s system and those receivers, while giving JJ McCarthy time to learn instead of being thrown into a no-win spot; keeping Brian Flores matters too.

Josh Johnson’s back with the Bengals—twenty-plus stops and still going; what keeps him in demand?

He’s a coach on the field who lifts the room with experience and processing, and I’d bet he slides straight into a QB coach role the minute he hangs it up.

AJ Brown chatter won’t stop—ride it out in Philly or chase a new home?

Staying in Philly is the best path to winning unless a unicorn spot like the Rams opens; most other options trade targets for fewer real chances at a ring.

Breaking while we record: Justin Fields to the Chiefs to cover early while Mahomes heals—how’s that fit?

If Andy Reid restores Fields’ downfield confidence while leaning on the run game and Kelsey, it could click fast, and it would say a lot about how poorly New York handled him before.

Third wave free agency time—where’s the best fit for Jauan Jennings?

Back to San Francisco as the third receiver makes the most sense if he embraces the role, because the room’s hierarchy changed with a true one in-house.

And what about Brandon Aiyuk’s situation—trade or cut?

A trade is better for both sides because it carries his current contract to the new team, whereas a cut likely pushes him into a low-money prove-it deal coming off injury.

Bobby Wagner’s still out there—what makes sense now?

He’s still a starting MIKE with a green dot mind, so timing and fit matter; familiarity in Washington could work, but he’s not a backup or special teamer.

Debo Samuel’s market—best landing spot?

He’s maximized in Kyle Shanahan’s system, though teams like the Titans, Dolphins, or even a gadget role in Minnesota could make sense if the price and usage are right.

Taylor Decker is available—back to Detroit or elsewhere?

Tackle play is scarce, so I expect contenders to call and bake health into the deal; a Detroit return only happens if the market stays soft.

David Njoku is surprisingly unsigned—why, and who should pounce?

It’s puzzling because he’s a clear TE1 who can help right away, though teams may be waiting on a deep tight end draft before spending.

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