John Lynch - 49ers GM

Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by Kolohe:
Maybe Verse just doesn't want to be there and he's playing like s**t on purpose to force a trade?

I mean he has it better in Cleveland than in LA right now. Cleveland is having a pretty good season. That team is loaded with talent on both sides of the ball.

Originally posted by ninersrule4:
Would love Buck but I don't see that happening. If JL can get some significant help without giving up high end assets that would be amazing. In my perfect world we trade with Indi for Keenan Allen and LA for Mack. We wouldn't give up much and they are both on 1 year deals. Both would instantly help and are highly productive vets still.

Originally posted by Kolohe:

ESPN's Dan Graziano believes Vita Vea could be traded before the NFL's trade deadline.With the Bucs' 2026 season circling the drain, Vea, 31, could be dealt in the coming weeks to a contending team looking to beef up their defensive line for a second half run to the postseason. In coming to a contract compromise with Vea before the regular season, the Bucs "didn't act as if he was part of their long-term future, and if teams come looking for a big, run-stuffing defensive tackle, Tampa would be silly not to listen," Graziano said. Vea through Week 6 has a 17 percent pass rush win rate, which ranks 15th among defensive tackles. - Denny Carter

Going on a limb here and predicting John Lynch makes this trade for Vita Vea. I understand how solid Halton and Osa been, but he would definitely upgrade the run defense. I just don't think Lynch swings for the fences for a pass rusher with Bosa coming back and how improved the pass rush has been with Height, White and even Dugger.

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by dj43:

Originally posted by Sask49erFan:
Get Vita Vea from the Bucs and Josh Downs from the Colts. Cut Cowing and let Downs return punts as well.

Vea is untradable with his contract. TB can't afford it and neither can we,

I thought I read somewhere that the 49ers would only take $2 mil cap hit or something like that. Gotta remember that Vea has been paid for 5 or 6 games already.

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by Kolohe:

ESPN's Dan Graziano believes Vita Vea could be traded before the NFL's trade deadline.With the Bucs' 2026 season circling the drain, Vea, 31, could be dealt in the coming weeks to a contending team looking to beef up their defensive line for a second half run to the postseason. In coming to a contract compromise with Vea before the regular season, the Bucs "didn't act as if he was part of their long-term future, and if teams come looking for a big, run-stuffing defensive tackle, Tampa would be silly not to listen," Graziano said. Vea through Week 6 has a 17 percent pass rush win rate, which ranks 15th among defensive tackles. - Denny Carter

Going on a limb here and predicting John Lynch makes this trade for Vita Vea. I understand how solid Halton and Osa been, but he would definitely upgrade the run defense. I just don't think Lynch swings for the fences for a pass rusher with Bosa coming back and how improved the pass rush has been with Height, White and even Dugger.

😤 The highest run-stopping grades among NFL defensive tackles this season, per PFN's DT Impact metric:

1. Jeffery Simmons, TEN (100.0)
2. Dexter Lawrence, CIN (94.2)
3. Gracen Halton, SF (92.2)
4. Quinnen Williams, DAL (91.9)
5. Deone Walker, BUF (90.1)
6. DeForest Buckner, IND… pic.twitter.com/7RyIRSS9Lt

— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) October 21, 2026

Highest pressure-to-sack conversion rates in the NFL this season, per TruMedia:

😤 DJ Wonnum, DET - 45.5%
😤 Austin Booker, CHI - 44.4%
😤 T.J. Watt, PIT - 34.6%
😤 DeForest Buckner, IND - 25.0%
😤 Jalen Carter, PHI - 25.0%
😤 Will Anderson Jr., HOU - 25.0%
😤 David Bailey, NYJ… pic.twitter.com/VHTKvm7Rcu

— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) October 14, 2026

😤 The highest pass-rush grades among NFL defensive tackles entering Week 7, per PFN's DT Impact metric:

1. Jonathan Allen, CIN (100.0)
2. Alim McNeill, DET (96.1)
3. DeForest Buckner, IND (92.8)
4. Jeffery Simmons, TEN (92.2)
5. Christian Barmore, NE (89.4)
6. Mason Graham, CLE… pic.twitter.com/aNfPHY6daX

— Pro Football Network (@PFN365) October 21, 2026

buck has been much better than Vita this yr and playing great football. Go get Buck and Downs or Demario Douglas!