While San Francisco 49ers tight end Greg Kittle is courting disgruntled Pittsburgh Steelers star wide receiver Antonio Brown via Twitter, the 49ers may actually have a better chance of acquiring New York Giants star wideout Odell Beckham Jr. if he becomes available.

Per Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk:

The 49ers considered it during that window last year when Beckham seemed to be available, and there’s already buzz this year that, if he’s available, the 49ers would be interested.

As recently explained, Beckham’s contract is very tradeable, with five years and $74 million remaining on the long-term deal signed last August. The Giants would have to absorb a $16 million cap charge (a post-June 1 trade would result in $4 million this year and $12 million in 2020), and they’d have to accept the fact that they will have paid him more than $21 million for 12 games in 2018.

But if the Giants decide it’s time to move on, it makes sense to write it off and avoid paying another $17 million in 2019. Especially if they can maximize their recovery on the trade market.

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While the Giants just signed Beckham to a long-term deal this past summer, they may decide to go in a different direction after another subpar season filled with more drama. New York finished the year 5-11 after going 3-13 in 2017.

Beckham himself had a stellar year, catching 77 passes for 1,052 yards and six touchdowns. The 26-year-old also threw two touchdown passes. However, Beckham was noticeably frustrated at points throughout the season.

No decisions have been made yet about Beckham's future, but the situation is ripe for a potential deal. There could be some fireworks if both Beckham and Brown are put on the trade market, and the 49ers could be a serious player.