'Bama QB Swap in Offseason?

[Jay Roosevelt]

We don't know 1) where we're going to end up picking in the draft, or 2) what QBs will even declare for the draft, let alone which ones will be worthy of considering in the 1st round. That being said, I feel like our best bet may be to pursue a veteran with some upside that could be at worst a productive stop-gap until we can draft our actual QB of the future and, at best, another Baker/Darnold/Daniel Jones late bloomer redemption story.

So... Mac Jones, anyone?

The 49ers have him under contract for 2026 and will almost certainly entertain offers for him after his performance this season. Also consider that while many here have soured on Bryce Young, there are almost certainly still executives in the league that would take a shot on developing him as a former 1st overall pick.

If there is one team - and one coach/scheme - that could get the most out of Bryce Young it's probably Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers. I wonder if they would be interested in a swap of former Alabama star QBs with 1st round pedigrees? You could argue which team might have to throw in some additional compensation, but it could be a good deal for both teams.

The Panthers would get a QB who would be an immediate upgrade with potential to be that next Baker/Darnold/Daniel Jones redemption story and the 49ers get a backup to Brock Purdy with a skillset that Kyle Shanahan might just be uniquely qualified to tap into it.

Any takers?

Edited 2 hours ago by Jay Roosevelt

[Waldo]

Lance would be my choice over Jones personally. Jones is an upgrade because he can see the field but it does little to open up the playbook. Well not much.  

[kungfoodude]

There is zero logical reason they would want Bryce Young and especially for Jones.

Jones may net them as much as a 3rd rounder with that contract. 

They would be foolish to make such an insane trade.

[Basbear]

fitz came up with this idea in another thread. I think its in the many options, my worry is SF will want picks or at least pay enough of BYs contract to match Jones pay stub. 

I simply cannot think of any NFL coach that studies BY and thinks " I need that guy on my team "... Or  the classic " I can fix him ".

I mean.... not to dog pile on poor little BY... the Panthers spent 200+ million on the best OL that's not juiced maxed. Young, capable, and talent at TE, RB, and WR. Its still not enough......maybe all-pros at 10 spots could "unlock" BY.....

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[kungfoodude]

2 minutes ago, Basbear said:

fitz came up with this idea in another thread. I think its in the many options, my worry is SF will want picks or at least pay enough of BYs contract to match Jones pay stub. 

I simply cannot think of any NFL coach that studies BY and thinks " I need that guy on my team "... Or  the classic " I can fix him ".

I mean.... not to dog pile on poor little BY... the Panthers spent 200+ million on the best OL that's not juiced maxed. Young, capable, and talent at TE, RB, and WR. Its still not enough......maybe all-pros at 10 spots could "unlock" BY.....

What logic exists that could explain trading a guy that is performing very well in your offense for a guy that has been atrocious in the NFL for....twice the price?

Are you sending them draft picks too??

This is maybe the most illogical trade idea I have seen here this season, and that's saying a lot.

[Basbear]

16 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

What logic exists that could explain trading a guy that is performing very well in your offense for a guy that has been atrocious in the NFL for....twice the price?

Are you sending them draft picks too??

This is maybe the most illogical trade idea I have seen here this season, and that's saying a lot.

 

Its difficult. The best and about only way is Mac Jones himself tells the 49ers he wants a opportunity to start. (But then they could change lanes and dump purdy.....) Back to Jones, the 49ers would not be out of line in asking for money and/or picks to take BY off the Panthers hands. The last thing you want is a player on your team that doesn't want to be there, old Antonio Brown wrote the novel on how to get off a team.....

Jones would have to tell the 9ers he wants out and here's a list of teams that he wants to join.... then the Panthers would need to be on the list as well...... the 9ers could laugh at the request and say we will choose when and if you will be traded. They also want to protect themselves so no Rams, Seahawks etc. 

I mean we all just want about dang near anyone besides BY, even street FAs would be welcomed to some. I was never a fan of Jones and thought it was Bills hail Mary to fix the pats.. I got about 100 other option before Jones is even a thought.

Edited 1 hour ago by Basbear

[LinvilleGorge]

40 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

What logic exists that could explain trading a guy that is performing very well in your offense for a guy that has been atrocious in the NFL for....twice the price?

Are you sending them draft picks too??

This is maybe the most illogical trade idea I have seen here this season, and that's saying a lot.

Yeah, the Niners would be better off trading him for a mid-round pick or just keeping him as a good backup. A straight player swap wouldn't make any sense for them.

[PNW_PantherMan]

Mac Jones is just a less likable Chad Pennington 

[toldozer]

If we are trading for another Alabama QB I think I might be more interested in milroe

[rebelrouser]

2 hours ago, Jay Roosevelt said:

If there is one team - and one coach/scheme - that could get the most out of Bryce Young it's probably Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers. I wonder if they would be interested in a swap of former Alabama star QBs with 1st round pedigrees? You could argue which team might have to throw in some additional compensation, but it could be a good deal for both teams.

Bryce would be a better fit for Shanahan's offense, but they would never trade a qb they know can run their system for one who might be able to run their system.  We would have to give us too much to even the scales, and I hope we don't do that.  

[45catfan]

How about stay away from Bama QBs?  Name one successful one recently--NFL success.

[Day1PanthersFan]

We couldn't pay someone to take BY off our hands

Cut him and sign a stop gap veteran