[Chromeburn]

Originally Posted by AlwaysSunnyinIndy

Ford played in a 4-3 scheme in college at Auburn. So I think all the "scheme fit" talk is a little overblown. The 49'ers run a 4-3 scheme, too.

I think the bigger concern was handing over that large of a contract to a player that has had some inconsistencies, stats wise.

Ford's sack totals the first 5 years of his career - 1.5, 4.0, 10.0, 2.0 (only played 6 games), 13.0.

Ford's QB hits - 5, 11, 17, 7, 29.

I realize that very few pass rushers become available and free agent contracts can be rather bloated but he got a very nice contract. I assume the 49'ers hope he can replicate last year's totals every year of that deal. I don't think Kansas City thought he could produce consistently at that level.

I don't think Ford was being considered. Ford has too many question marks and also he isn't that great against the run. Ballard has said he wants his ends to be able to defend the run as well. Turay was awful in run defense last year, he doesn't want another guy out there with him compounding the problem. I think he went after both Smiths but he didn't want to spend that much. I don't think he was interested in Flowers, everyone knew Miami and Detroit were going to chase him.