You thought the San Francisco 49ers had their sights on Eagles defensive tackle Javon Hargrave all along, but they insist they had planned to be frugal in free agency — until they realized they could have him if they blew the budget.

Some splurge on fine dining, others on luxury travel. The San Francisco 49ers? It’s defensive linemen. The 49ers have invested heavily to make their front four the tone-setting strength of their team,

San Francisco owner Jed York spoke about how the team’s recent reluctance to spend in free agency went by the wayside when they were faced with the possibility of adding Hargrave to an already formidable defensive line.