Options to trade 49ers

Lynch will be a free agent after this season. Have a News Tip? The NFL trade deadline is three weeks away, and plenty of trade hypotheticals are floating. Patriots going after someone like Eli Harold or Nate Orchard via trade, or signing Lamarr Houston or Dwight Freeney in free agency. The Patriots pass rush has been inconsistent, and Lynch could very well provide a spark for them. He is inconsistent, but those 12. Yesterday, we discussed Jason La Canfora suggesting DeForest Buckner or Arik Armstead and Eric Reid in a deal for Jimmy Garoppolo. But if the 49ers could get a sixth or seventh round pick for him, it makes a lot of sense. Aaron Lynch was the primary name mentioned.

Today, Mike Sando offers us some ideas for trades the San Francisco 49ers could consider with the New England Patriots. Please take precaution and download the latest version of your preferred browser to stay up to date on all the security and feature upgrades! Outdated browsers are a security threat for you. Cleveland Browns with the first pick. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. It gives us a lot of flexibility to do some other things if we chose to be bold. Whatever happens, the 49ers are in a spot to make a big impact on their future at No. Either way, general manager John Lynch seems open to multiple options. Or maybe they could do both.

So maybe someone will jump out this week as a player the 49ers want to target at No. Or maybe it could do the opposite and convince them a trade might be the best option. Some mocks have projected Alabama defensive lineman Jonathan Allen to go to the 49ers at No. Alabama linebacker Reuben Foster at that spot. The trick of course would be finding a willing partner and a good deal. The 49ers seem to be open to multiple directions at No. NFL Scouting Combine could get the 49ers much closer to figuring out who they want to select at the No. You have reached a degraded version of ESPN. Monday night to the Patriots for Garoppolo. For a complete ESPN. Your California Privacy Rights are applicable to you. Deflategate suspension before spraining his shoulder. Kirk Cousins, sources said.

Patriots out of Eastern Illinois. But what to do with that No. So much for depth at this position. Remember the quarterbacking needs? SEC Championship college football game against the Florida Gators at Georgia Dome. But what about selecting another prospect? Trent Baalke is no longer general manager of the 49ers. The San Francisco 49ers hold the No. Pick Up the Titans No. Miami Hurricanes during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Niners would still need someone to get Williams the ball.

An not difficult scenario would be to drop back to the No. Reaching for a quarterback in the 2017 NFL Draft is one thing. Clemson Tigers during the first half of the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Well, the 18th overall pick can be used on whoever is highest on the draft board at this position. And, presumably, the Niners will be taking a quarterback with that pick. If things stay the way they are, the San Francisco 49ers will be selecting at No. What if San Francisco wants to trade down and acquire more draft capital? Niners need on the defensive side of the ball. Niner Noise, you might not have realized one of the best decisions many of our team contributors are suggesting is to trade down from No. TERMS OF USE and PRIVACY POLICY.

Sure, the Niners can take a quarterback at No. USA TODAY Sports Option 4: 49ers Trade Back to No. One can come up with a number of different situations here. And the Niners need as many as they can get. Stellar numbers, especially his 2016 campaign. Ahmad Brooks is 32 years old and likely cut this offseason. This is what many experts are predicting San Francisco to do. Mitch Trubisky if he falls. And San Francisco lacks those in a major way. Foster would not difficult be a critical component. Hooker or Adams are linchpin pieces to build a defense around. Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium.

Matt Miller mocks the Niners getting a QB at this spot. Maybe they pass on a quarterback here, which opens up a second option. USA TODAY Sports Option 1: 49ers Draft a Quarterback at No. CBS Sports projects Trubisky as the No. Niner Noise takes a look at the options in which the team can go. But going second overall is probably not the ideal route the 49ers would like to take. If speculation leads to truth, the No. Each one of them has San Francisco selecting North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky with the second overall pick. Jamal Adams to make some serious upgrades within the secondary? Niners quarterback fans know well. May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of a helmet, NFL shield, stage, and podium before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. Pro Football Talk, the transaction adds up almost perfectly.

All that sounds fine. Myles Garrett to kick off the NFL Draft. The Niners need a quarterback. So do CBS Sports draft analysts Dane Brugler and Rob Rang. Eric Reid, Jaquiski Tartt and Antoine Bethea. But what if the Browns passed? The number jumps to four if one counts defensive back Jimmie Ward switching to his natural position. True, Williams does have some injury concerns stemming from the year prior. Jacoby Brissett to the Indianapolis Colts for wide receiver Phillip Dorsett.

Patriots began talking trade Monday morning and, by tonight, the trade was officially agreed upon. Quarterback Taylor Heinicke spent roughly 15 days on the Patriots practice squad earlier this season and could be an option to return. Trading Garoppolo signifies that the Patriots believe that Brady is capable of playing at a high level for a couple more seasons and the team will try to take advantage of a deep class of quarterbacks in the 2018 NFL Draft to give them a couple years to grow behind Brady. Patriots with excellent draft position to take a quarterback on day two of the draft. More on this story to follow. Garoppolo to San Francisco.

Tom Brady is now the only quarterback left on the Patriots roster and New England will have to add a second quarterback to the active roster over their bye week. Instant Analysis: 49ers gut Giants, offense goes wild in first win of 2017 Inactives: Thomas out again for 49ers; Williams deemed good to go Does Lynch see Garoppolo as 49ers franchise QB? National Football League which is responding to all this external struggle by eating itself. The takeaway led to a 49ers touchdown in the second quarter. After that news became public, Harbaugh said he and general manager Trent Baalke spoke to Mays about his status with the team. Colbert recorded four tackles and showed his range in the deep middle with two passes broken up. Now what business should survive based on that? But credit to them for getting the sentiment right by seeing Kaepernick as a citizen in the most meaningful way a citizen can be viewed, and woe betide the National Football League for being collateral damage in a rapidly changing nation that is trying in its far too clumsy and often hateful way to relocate its essential reason for being.

Mays was the No. The 49ers sent a mass email to the 31 other NFL clubs expressing that Mays was on the trade block. Person Of The Year. Madieu Williams this week. Reggie Smith has emerged as a likely starter. The 49ers are actively seeking trade proposals for Mays, 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed Thursday. But Mays does not appear to have a future with the 49ers.

Ronald Blair made his second appearance after coming off injured reserve following his recovery from thumb surgery, played 30 snaps and recorded two quarterback sacks, including a forced fumble. Taylor Mays is not being subjected to unfounded trade speculation. You get a guy like that. He exercised it at considerable personal cost and became a national touchstone on the real beginning of the new century. Marquise Goodwin, Aldrick Robinson, rookie Kendrick Bourne and veteran Louis Murphy, who played 27 snaps just days after being signed off the street. He was going after social inequity and cruelties, the way a good citizen should. Rashard Robinson, allowed just 24 yards receiving on the four pass plays on which he was targeted.

NFL owner because he was too malignant even for them. But when it named Colin Kaepernick its Citizen Of The Year, as told in the words of other admiring celebrity mavens, it recalibrated a lot of things we have taken for granted. NFL Free Agents list. Garoppolo is in line to be an unrestricted free agent next year. In 2016, Garoppolo completed 68. Insider News from around the NFL. According to Schefter, the possibility still exists that San Francisco could elect to draft their quarterback of the future next year or attempt to sign a free agent such as Kirk Cousins.

Patriots back in 2014. Interestingly enough, Rapoport says that Patriots HC Bill Belichick took the lead on the Garoppolo trade and actually sought out the 49ers about the deal. Beyond that, they believe Tom Brady will play for years to come and are confident in his play after assessing him for the first half of the season. Patriots over the course of six games. Cousins will be an option for them. Pregame Matchups and Storylines to Watch vs. Scott Bennett on Training Camp Battles.

If the 49ers Elect to Draft a Safety, it Would be Adams over Hooker. The problem here is that none of the top quarterback prospects thus far have proven to be worthy of a top ten pick let alone number two overall. Author, Irvin Johnson Staff Writer at Niners Live. So, what are the 49ers chances of trading down? Carolina Panthers who hold the number eight overall pick. Jets would get the number two and a fourth rounder in exchange. With the draft slowly approaching, Niners Live now will take the time out to put the 49ers trade down options under a microscope, and see if there are any realistic options.

Who, Really, has the Leverage? Pro Football Focus, 49ers. Niners Live will be watching with you. However, never say never. Why short change yourself when you clearly have leverage with the higher pick? Bleacher Report, a scouting source, said the 49ers are in love with. Browns needing to find a signal caller early in the Draft. Maybe, or maybe not?

Who Wants it More? So, would it really be beneficial and worth the draft compensation it would take to move up to the 49ers spot at two? With no viable option currently on the roster besides the recently signed Josh McCown, the Jets will ultimately be forced to draft a quarterback early in the draft. Are they making room for Solomon Thomas? CBS sports broke down the trade in full. As always, keep your eyes wide open, 49er fans. Christian McCaffrey without having to sacrifice a valuable pick in the process. Ray Armstrong Reuben Foster Robbie Gould Robert Saleh San Francisco 49ers Solomon Thomas Torrey Smith Trent Baalke Trent Brown, Trent Taylor Vance McDonald, Victor Bolden Jr. Author, Editor Niners Live.

Niners Live was one of the first on the scene when it came to Foster: Why the 49ers Need to Address the Heir Apparent to NaVorro. The Patriots did what they had to do. Garoppolo, 26, is a free agent in the offseason. When you do sprinkle in all the other factors, it becomes even more obvious: sending Jimmy Garoppolo to San Francisco was a good trade for both teams. This was his fourth season in New England. It made people believe Garoppolo would be taking over for Brady sooner rather than later. So they had to trade him. And it was going to be his last, whether the Patriots traded him or not. So, to no surprise here, Schefter was the one who broke the news of the trade.

Not sure how you can be upset about that. The New England Patriots did what they had to do. Out of those three options, the trade was always the most logical choice. Bill Belichick chose the trade. New England in 2018. When can we expect more productivity from the TE and FB position? When defensive coordinator Robert Saleh said Thursday that rookie cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon would soon see his first action, multiple reasons exist for that.

First, fellow rookie Adrian Colbert has a hamstring injury that will keep him out Sunday, thus creating the need for a replacement. No players are clamoring for Kaepernick, not that it would matter. Witherspoon cut into if he can crack the game day active roster? Jusczcyk is doing well as a lead blocker but they need more from him, and they need their tight ends to stop dropping passes. The 49ers do not. Week 1 ankle sprain. Next year will bring more competition, by quarterbacks also not named Kaepernick. Outside of that, they simply need better play makers around the ball, such as wide receivers, tight ends and pass rushers.

Even if Goodwin plays, do you expect Aldrick Robinson to get more play time amid Goodwins recent concussion? Interior offensive linemen are not a top priority, as undervalued as they may be. Cornerbacks, unless you have a true No. Telling Frank Gore to go not difficult would seem sacrilegious. Reid, as well as he looked before his knee injury, is anxious to get on the field and further prove himself in a contract year. Not going to happen, for a couple obvious reasons. Ideally, both will be in uniform in a week. No, if Goodwin is cleared from his concussion, his workload should not be impacted, and, in fact, the 49ers still need him to get established as a bona fide deep threat to enhance their offensive options. Safety Eric Reid likely has a better shot at playing next Sunday in Washington. The same Aldrick Robinson who was targeted 12 times last game and caught three passes, including none on five targets in the fourth quarter?

Kyle Jusczcyk as a secret weapon. Conditions More Sites: NFL. When you watch Mitchell Trubisky on tape, you see that sneaky athleticism. You have a plethora of riches in the secondary. He runs well enough to where he can get involved in passing lanes or blitz the quarterback. You can play him at end.

Jonathan Allen fits that bill. Draft Day is finally here. Kyle Shanahan run in Atlanta the past couple of years with Matt Ryan. Here are a number of players who Davis thinks would be quality fits in San Francisco. Michael Bennett who can rush inside and outside? Do you like Jamal Adams out of LSU or Malik Hooker out of Ohio State? You can play him at tackle.

That would be interesting as heck if they decide to go in that direction if Cleveland ends up staying at No. Does he fit that bill? Hooker I think is Willie Mays. No portion of this site may be reproduced without the express written permission of The San Francisco 49ers. While we wait it out together, NFL Network analyst Charles Davis is here to provide insight as to who the 49ers may be looking at. We are just hours away from finding out what the San Francisco 49ers will do with the No. Adam Schefter reported Sunday, citing league sources. San Francisco to acquire another valuable asset in exchange for Garoppolo, Schefter reported. Have a question for Darren Hartwell? John Lynch and Co. This news may seem surprising, but the Niners have some enticing options outside Garoppolo. QB until both sides can get to know each other better, per Schefter.

QB who has gone through three head coaches in three years. The 49ers have the cap room to not difficult fit any contract for Cousins, and he already has a relationship with Shanahan. Other, cheaper options like Kenny Stills exist, but Jeffery is a safer bet. Prince Amukamara and Morris Claiborne. Matt Schaub and Brian Hoyer, who had the best years of their careers working with Shanahan. MORE: Should 49ers trade for Garoppolo? That might change this season.

The 49ers have never been a big spending team. Nick Perry of the Packers. EST The stage is set for the 49ers to return to respectability. Here are the free agency and trade options for San Francisco to manage a quick turnaround. Mike was a big proponent of Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, and the 49ers might sense some upside in a quarterback like him under the right head coach. But as his career moves forward we have to look to our team, both this year and beyond.

But at this point felt like we had to make a decision. San Francisco won seven games the past two years with Colin Kaepernick and Blaine Gabbert sharing quarterback duties. Jimmy is a player we have researched extensively since Kyle and I joined the 49ers. He is expected to be introduced at a news conference later Tuesday. Brady, and no quarterback of the future for whenever Brady decides to retire. He has had the rare opportunity to sit and learn from a future Hall of Fame quarterback in a championship atmosphere. Garoppolo is the second backup quarterback to be traded by the Patriots this season. Albeit in limited game action, Jimmy has displayed the characteristics and traits that we believe are vital to being a successful quarterback in this league.

They dealt Jacoby Brissett to Indianapolis last month for receiver Phillip Dorsett. Beathard has struggled as the starter the past two weeks behind a patchwork offensive line. His career is moving forward. Kirk Cousins in free agency. We, over a period of time, explored every option possible to try and sustain it. Garoppolo started in place of a suspended Tom Brady at the start of the 2016 season. The Niners hope Garoppolo can be the quarterback to lead the franchise out of its recent cycle of losing that started when Jim Harbaugh was let go as coach after the 2014 season. The San Francisco 49ers acquired their quarterback of the future on Tuesday by trading for the New England backup Jimmy Garoppolo.

He was a great person to coach. Beathard has completed only 52. Patriots Coach Bill Belichick said. Patriots in the deal that will be official once Garoppolo passes a physical. He was hurt in the second quarter of his second start and has thrown only four passes since then. He completed 42 of 59 passes for 496 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions and won both games. San Francisco 49ers, both now and into the future. Before the preseason is finished, the two teams could once again get together on a deal. Elway have already made a trade.

Denver Broncos warms up before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on October 13, 2016 in San Diego, California. Build your own custom daily newsletter with updates on your favorite teams, sent directly to your inbox. Your privacy is safe with us. The Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers joined together for a couple of practices before a preseason matchup in week two, and John Elway spoke with John Lynch about trade possibilities. Green Bay to go shooting up the draft boards; they had to move Clay Matthews inside this last season out of desperation. Alternatively, they have more capital to trade back and accumulate multiple draft picks to restock the roster. Perhaps the 49ers can be on the other side of that deal for once. Houston, at number 14, has more pressing needs than a receiver, and Miami, at number 15, is definitely set.

Behind them, the likes of Kansas City and Seattle will be looking to bolster their receiving corps. By giving up 90 to 95 percent of their total draft capital, the 49ers can walk away with the most talented receiver in the draft. The San Francisco 49ers do not have as much draft capital as they have had in years past. By giving up their top two picks, the Panthers could swap spots with the 49ers, getting the offensive tackle of their choice. Preston Smith would likely still be around at the end of round two to shore up the defensive line. That would leave them picking between the likes of Cedric Ogbuehi and Daryl Williams for their tackle needs, and neither is as thrilling.

Amari Cooper receivers, beating the Browns to the punch. Clemmings should be off the board before they get to select. Obviously, this trade would be a huge gamble for the 49ers, and it would ignore needs on the defensive and offensive lines. Cleveland will likely take one with the 12th pick, but Kansas City would get their choice of the other two if they swapped with San Francisco. Turner Sports Network, part of the Turner Sports and Entertainment Network. Unlike last season, where they started with 11 picks and ended up with 12, the 49ers only have seven normal draft picks this year, alongside a likely pair of compensatory picks. Brett Hundley, if they wanted to prepare for a Colin Kaepernick departure. The only way this trade makes sense is if the team significantly prefers one of Devante Parker, Kevin White or Devin Funchess more than the others. This is what it would take, however, for the 49ers to have a chance at the best player at their biggest position of need.

Vikings with the eleventh pick, so they could probably be persuaded to move back a few slots for value purposes. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Getty Images is strictly prohibited. That would handle their biggest three needs in the top two rounds. Between the 49ers and Chiefs are just two picks. Devin Funchess, at their leisure. Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. That means they could, in theory, shoot higher up the board than they could have possibly done over the past few seasons. Here are some of the trades it is conceivable Trent Baalke could make come draft day. Payne of Auburn to shore up depth at places where the 49ers might lose free agents.

If you believe that the 49ers are just one talented receiver away from the Super Bowl, this is the trade for you. Eric Reid a few years ago. Bryan Knowles is a featured columnist for Bleacher Report, covering the San Francisco 49ers. Williams to bolster the secondary. This is the inverse of the previous trade. Patriots and 49ers began discussing trades around Garoppolo on Monday morning and agreed to the deal by Monday night. John Lynch continue their rebuilding efforts. Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap intercepts a pass from Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett and scores a defensive touchdown in the second half at Paul Brown Stadium.

However, the move to acquire Garoppolo helps the 49ers in four ways. Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery celebrates his touchdown reception with tight end Zach Ertz in the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field. San Francisco also may have expanded its options for the 2018 draft. Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap celebrates with Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Nick Vigil, outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict, and cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick after scoring a touchdown in the second half at Paul Brown Stadium. New England had already traded Jacoby Brissett to the Indianapolis Colts earlier this season. Carolina Panthers cornerback Kevon Seymour breaks up a pass to Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans during the second quarter of a football game at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston fumbles the ball as Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers pressures during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Dallas Cowboys in the first quarter at FedEx Field.

Shanahan and Lynch pondered it, people familiar with the situation said. Cousins could be more inclined to remain with Washington. But they felt it wise to hold onto their picks to fill as many roster holes as possible. Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph catches a 4 yard pass for a touchdown during the fourth quarter the NFL International Series game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Cleveland Browns at Twickenham Stadium. Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs misses a catch under pressure from Cleveland Browns cornerback Michael Jordan during the second half of the NFL International Series game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Cleveland Browns at Twickenham Stadium. Tom Brady now needs a backup. Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor runs with the ball as Oakland Raiders defensive end Mario Edwards attempts to make a tackle during the third quarter at New Era Field. As was the case this year, the Niners would have been hesitant to part with a bevy of picks for Cousins.

He got benched in his sixth start. Three people with knowledge of the situation confirmed the move to USA TODAY Sports. Officials ruled he was down before the fumble. Minnesota Vikings running back Latavius Murray is tackled by Cleveland Browns strong safety Ibraheim Campbell in the first quarter during an NFL International Series game at Twickenham Stadium. Beathard during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin grabs a pass for a touchdown as Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Justin Evans during the second half of a football game at Raymond James Stadium. Cleveland Browns running back Matt Dayes is tackled by Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Ben Gedeon after he makes a 72 yard kick off return during the second half of the NFL International Series game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Cleveland Browns at Twickenham Stadium. Lynch and Shanahan will likely be able to field offers for the selection and theoretically recoup what they gave up for Garoppolo and then some.

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin attempted to catch the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback Vernon Hargreaves breaks up the pass during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Belichick will sign Hoyer, who has played in New England before and will be released by San Francisco. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is tackled by San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle DeForest Buckner and defensive end Arik Armstead during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Derek Barnett during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field. NFL football game against Minnesota Vikings at Twickenham Stadium in London, Sunday Oct. Each spoke on the condition of anonymity because neither team has announced the move. Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers recovers his own fumble as New England Patriots defensive end Lawrence Guy and linebacker Elandon Roberts defend on the play during the third quarter at Gillette Stadium.

Instead, the 49ers went with affordable journeyman quarterback Brian Hoyer this season. Moving Garoppolo does leave the Patriots with questions. Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor leaps into the end zone for a touchdown while being hit by Oakland Raiders middle linebacker NaVorro Bowman during the fourth quarter at New Era Field. Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton celebrates after a touchdown during the first quarter of a football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Calhoun defends during an NFL International Series game at Twickenham Stadium. Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton throws the ball as Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Chris Baker blocks the pass during the first half at Raymond James Stadium.

The 49ers are currently in position to have a prized pick atop the first round in what is expected to be a strong quarterback draft. Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum is sacked by Cleveland Browns defensive end Carl Nassib and defensive tackle Danny Shelton during the first quarter of the NFL International Series game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Cleveland Browns at Twickenham Stadium. Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Yes, the 49ers would have had the cap space to outbid Washington for Cousins if he became an unrestricted free agent. This is a major deal on a number of fronts beyond just San Francisco and New England. It was long believed that Shanahan would pursue Cousins in free agency next year. Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers leaps over the pile for a touchdown during the first quarter of a football game at Raymond James Stadium. Cleveland Browns during an NFL International Series game at Twickenham Stadium. Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery celebrates his touchdown catch with Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim outfielder Mike Trout in the third quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field.

But that was no slam dunk. Houston Texans with 21 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter at CenturyLink Field.