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WR isn't really the biggest problem. We will get many, many of those guys back as the season goes on and they rest up. Good ones too. They aren't really out for the year and with a full deck WR is actually pretty good. Pass rushing edge is another question. Bosa can rarely be relied upon to stay healthy and that is this year too. Without him pass rush is inconsistent. Although I like some of the young guys who are coming on. But if we want to win the Super Bowl we could use another pass rusher and more health and depth at that position. Colby probably can't be fixed this year. The good news is the other 4 are playing pretty good. Certainly at least 3 of them are doing really well and for now the offensive line is healthy. DE is probably our biggest need.

 

Niner Talk » 49ers Trade News & Realistic Targets 2026

Originally posted by lamontb:
Agreed. Gonna need more for Wilson.

It's not just that Wilson is better, it's that a trade package will have to compensate the Jets for the large investment they made in the player, and cap hit they will take to move him. This isn't a player they want to move because they aren't going to pay him, or a contract they want to dump.

 

Niner Talk » 49ers Trade News & Realistic Targets 2026

Assuming Matt Miaocco has some insider info, and he is right that Lynch is done shopping -

There is a high chance this "Mike Evans and the 49ers" team would lose in the playoffs again. If the "don't mortgage the future" mantra is used, ok, then the 49ers have to live with it. This team has shown, TWICE, against AVERAGE defenses: Washington and Atlanta, what happens when Evans is out. Also, the 49ers might not have won in Seattle without Evans, everyone has seen the TD drive. He didn't play the last game, but somehow with 2-3 weeks of rest, he will turn 28 again.
I guess it is what it is.

 

Niner Talk » 49ers Trade News & Realistic Targets 2026

Originally posted by alwayssecond:
halton isnt anywhere near reese, styles and bailey

LB/DE are positions that rack up stats like tackles/sacks and are more noticeable because they are in open space. DT's do more dirty work. Doesn't mean they are necessarily doing more for their team than a DT who is disrupting the middle, blowing up blockers, keeping LB's free to make plays.

 

Niner Talk » 49ers select Gracen Halton, DT, Oklahoma at no. 107

Originally posted by ScoutingBall:

Originally posted by Hysterikal:
Wilson's better than Waddle.

This. Again, I have no idea what the hypothetical package is but if we could get him for that, I would entertain it. You can choose to keep the picks which are basically lottery picks at the end of each round or take the proven commodity that can help you get a SB now. I vote for the latter.

I think the general thought process to team building needs updating. People want to retain draft picks to try and set up a dynasty. With salary caps and such close talent levels I just do not anticipate another decade dominated by dynasties. They said the Chiefs were primed for one they are cooked just haven't figured it out yet. They said the Eagles were primed for one they figured that out.This new era imo is about getting yourself in the best position to go on a run and we are currently there. 2 first round picks to give yourself the best chance to win a Super Bowl this year is better than hypothetical super bowls in a few years.

with all that said I don't think we will trade for Wilson cause the Jets won't take that much dead cap.

 

Niner Talk » 49ers Trade News & Realistic Targets 2026

Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:

Originally posted by ScoutingBall:
As far as WR trade fits, here's how I would look at it. We need a good route runner who can shake man coverage and provide speed down the field. We don't need a depth piece, we need a true 1/2. Wilson and McKonkey both fit that perfectly. The Chargers seem stubborn on moving pieces so I'd doubt McKonkey is available. Josh Downs and Wan'Dale Robinson could provide some juice but I'm not sure they necessarily move the needle. Robinson makes way too much. Guys like Brian Thomas Jr., Quentin Johnson and Jaquan Jennings don't seem like fits for what we need.

There really aren't any top tier WR available other than Wilson and it's debatable if they'd even trade him. I'd assume with the lack of top tier talent, they will get an offer they can't refuse from someone. Who knows if Lynch is willing to pony up a large package for him. If they'd take a 2026 1st & 3rd plus a 2027 2nd, you'd almost have to do it.

A 1st + 2nd + 3rd for Wilson is also way too much.

The Waddle package is the correct answer here.

Wilson's better than Waddle.

Agreed. Gonna need more for Wilson.

 

Niner Talk » 49ers Trade News & Realistic Targets 2026

How is this even an argument? The 49ers gave up a borderline 5th round pick for a DT who is tied for the NFL lead in sacks, is a guaranteed locker room fit and widely graded out as a Top 10 DT in the NFL.

This blows the Bears giving up multiple 1st round picks plus some on a guy who is marginally better than DeFo by a mile.

 

Niner Talk » DeForest Buckner Traded to the Colts, and back!

Originally posted by Montana:

Originally posted by fropwns:

 

Niner Talk » 49ers Trade News & Realistic Targets 2026

Originally posted by GoreGoreGore:
Wouldn't that mean that me and Montana would also hate on him lol

My take is that Bosa is elite, when he's healthy...We need to restructure him next season obviously (54 mil cap hit) and spread that out, but he also has to agree to a reasonable extension.

I think there's gonna be some drama this offseason regarding his contract.

It all depends on how he comes back for the final 10 game stretch and the playoffs. If he puts up like 8-10 sacks in the final 10 games, and is a major factor in the playoffs whether they win the SB or not, I think he has the leverage.

If he is disruptive, but the tangible production (sacks) aren't there, then it muddies the water.

Also could depend on if Mykel makes a huge leap as a pass rusher down the stretch.

If he re-injures himself, the 49ers have the leverage.

There is too much TBD to accurately say what the 49ers will or should do.

 

Niner Talk » DE Nick Bosa "Smaller Bear" NO POLITICS

Originally posted by genus49:
To me I look at what the Bears did and then think back to the Lance trade.

We got lucky with Brock helping us recover from that but reality is we spent 3 first round picks and a 3rd rounder for someone who didn't help us much and is no longer on the team.

I'd have no issue with us going for a big move using first round picks. Especially if the player is proven and can help us for many years to come.

I think the team may be waiting to see how things shake out this weekend and may still make a big move by the trade deadline.

You are always the voice of reason here.

It's all fun and games with "F them picks, bro", until Myles Garrett is out for at least 1/2 the season in a SB or Bust year and you're set back 5 years if Stafford retires the following year, or if your 31 year old AJ Brown struggles with injury and sucks when he is available.

Garrett Wilson is a good player. He's a great route runner, is twitchy with explosive YAC ability, young and has solid hands. But he is not a 1st ballot HOFer or generational talent, he is a Top 10-15 WR. And we don't know what the Jets' asking price is on this. Would I give up a 1st round pick and a future 3rd or 4th for him? Sure, that's fair. But if the Jets' are asking for 2x 1st round picks, a 1st and Stribling, etc... they can f*** all the way off.

Fans are so scarred by injuries that they have taken all the thought out of anything except for the buzzword of "injury". The 49ers' weren't f***ed last year because of injuries, they were fu**ed because almost all of them were SEASON ENDING injuries with no hope of return. Besides Pearsall, ALL of these injuries so far are not only relatively minor, but the players will be back after the bye or shortly thereafter.

**Lastly, trading MULTIPLE 1st round picks is very risky no matter how good your team is. Maybe you can predict with pretty accurately where next years 1st round pick will go, but the following year? You have no clue. What if the Bears go on a deep playoff run this year, but in 2027 Caleb Williams tears his ACL, they suffer a couple more key injuries, lose a few games they should have won (like the 49ers in 2024)? Are you prepared to forfeit a possible Top 5-10 pick?

Oh, and the salary cap exists, too. Also have to factor in the additional $30m/year of Wilson you have home grown stars like Puni and Renardo Green you will need to pay after this season.

I am NOT saying the 49ers shouldn't swing for a big trade- but there is so much more to factor in and consider when doing that, and fans want to make it seem like this should be a no-brainer decision.

Let's say this trade doesn't result in a Super Bowl for the Bears and they have to somewhat blow this thing up in 1-2 years... I can assure your Caleb Williams or Ben Johnson won't be on the chopping block, but can you guess who will?

 

Niner Talk » John Lynch - 49ers GM

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:
I have access, not Sunday ticket, to watch out of the area games and rewatch any games in full.

a lot of people were hurt when we traded him, so I kinda kept tabs on him to see how he was doing.

Don't kill me on this lol.. It's not just some blind posts here.. I don't put myself out there like this but it's what I see

Fair enough , was generally curious on what you were seeing .

 

Niner Talk » DeForest Buckner Traded to the Colts, and back!

Originally posted by fropwns:

 

Niner Talk » 49ers Trade News & Realistic Targets 2026

Originally posted by Hysterikal:
Wilson's better than Waddle.

This. Again, I have no idea what the hypothetical package is but if we could get him for that, I would entertain it. You can choose to keep the picks which are basically lottery picks at the end of each round or take the proven commodity that can help you get a SB now. I vote for the latter.

 

Niner Talk » 49ers Trade News & Realistic Targets 2026

Watch, Lynch will make no more moves

 

Niner Talk » 49ers Trade News & Realistic Targets 2026

It's definitely a good lower cost move (4th) but let's not gloss over a few things. DEFO had surgery for a herniated disc in his neck on New Year's Eve and contemplated retirement because of the rehab. He lost a bunch of his strength and it took awhile for him to rehab. He's seen a pretty significant dip in his pass rush rates/stats compared to last year. Now whether that will get better as the season progresses is unknown.

 

Niner Talk » DeForest Buckner Traded to the Colts, and back!