Source: 49ers not trying to trade Smith, Staley
Oct 25, 2016 at 12:45 PM
• --
Left tackle Joe Staley is an elite blindside protector who is one of two offensive linemen in 49ers' history to reach five straight Pro Bowls. Wide receiver Torrey Smith is the 49ers' lone deep threat and the only pass-catcher on the roster with a 1,000-yard season. Given that, there is good news for the college quarterback the 49ers are sure to draft with a high-round pick in 2017: A league source said the team is not attempting to trade Smith or Staley, despite reports to the contrary. On Monday, hours after head coach Chip Kelly termed a report the 49ers were shopping Staley "erroneous," multiple national outlets reported Smith was on the trade market. Kelly presumably feels the same way about Smith, 27, who signed a five-year, $40 million deal last year and has since endured a forgettable 23-game stretch on a team that's scored the fewest points in the NFL since his arrival. Smith, who never had fewer 49 catches in his first four seasons in Baltimore, has 46 catches for 864 yards and six touchdowns with the 49ers. [...] at least some of Smith's dropoff is tied to subpar quarterback play. The games would go better for Smith, who had 65 catches for 1,128 yards in 2013, with an...
The above link leads to an external page. 49ers Webzone has no control over its contents.
Facebook Comments
More San Francisco 49ers News
Insider provides clarity on 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk trade rumors
By David Bonilla
Apr 18
A questionable rumor surfaced on Wednesday regarding the Pittsburgh Steelers' interest in San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Sports Illustrated contributor Noah Strackbein reported that the AFC team was seemingly confident they could pull off a trade for Aiyuk.
However, the credibility of this report comes into question due to the assertion that the Steelers believe they could acquire Aiyuk at a bargain price, possibly in exchange for a second-round draft pick and a late-round selection.
RELATED: Steelers believe they can acquire Aiyuk at a
Why one analyst is worried for Brock Purdy if 49ers trade Brandon Aiyuk
By David Bonilla
Apr 18
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy achieved a remarkable feat in 2023, setting a single-season franchise record with 4,280 passing yards. This accomplishment is noteworthy, considering the illustrious quarterbacks who have graced the organization's history.
A significant portion of those yards came from wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who amassed a career-high and team-leading 1,342 receiving yards. Most of his 75 catches originated from passes thrown by Purdy.
Amidst significant offseason chatter surrounding the 49ers' star receiver, including several unsubstantiated trade rumors, Aiyuk's future remains uncertain. Former NFL player James Jones, now an analyst, expressed concern for Purdy should Aiyuk's tenure in the Bay Area come to an end.
"I
7-round mock draft: 49ers trade up to fortify secondary
By David Bonilla
Apr 19
The San Francisco 49ers first selection in next week's draft comes at No. 31 overall. However, NFL Media analyst Chad Reuter doesn't have the Bay Area team remaining at that spot in the first round. In his seven-round mock draft, he envisions the 49ers striking a deal with the Green Bay Packers to move up six spots to No. 25 overall, where they select former Alabama cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry.
Reuter notes, "Whether it's for a cornerback like McKinstry, an offensive lineman or a receiver, the 49ers could very well give up a mid-round pick to acquire one of the few missing pieces on an otherwise potent roster."
The rest of the mock draft reveals at least part of the
49ers trade up for offensive lineman in mock draft
By David Bonilla
Apr 19
The San Francisco 49ers hold the No. 31 overall pick, but speculation abounds that they may seek to move before or during the first round of next week's NFL Draft. With the offensive line as a prime target for improvement and the position going mostly ignored in free agency, a strategic trade-up to acquire an impact player could be in the cards.
Alyssa Barbieri proposes such a scenario in her latest mock draft for USA Today's Touchdown Wire. Barbieri envisions the 49ers trading with the Miami Dolphins to move up 10 spots, selecting former Alabama offensive lineman JC Latham.
Latham started 27 games