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San Francisco 49ers trade idea moves on from Mac Jones, but there’s an Aaron Rodgers reason to it originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The San Francisco 49ers have made it known that they don’t want to move on from Mac Jones unless they get the right return.

Not many teams will likely be willing to get rid of massive draft capital to land Jones, but the Pittsburgh Steelers could be a team that does so, depending on what Aaron Rodgers does. Moe Moton of Bleacher Report proposed a scenario in which San Francisco would trade Jones, citing how he has a lot of value after playing well last season. “High-end backup quarterbacks have strong trade markets if they showcase themselves well in starting action.

So, the San Francisco 49ers can ask for an early-round draft pick in talks with teams interested in Mac Jones,” Moton wrote . “Although the 49ers should aim high for a return on a former first-rounder who's a capable starter in his prime, they may want to capitalize on Jones' market while he has some buzz, even if proposals don't include a Day 1 draft pick. The Pittsburgh Steelers might be one of the teams that inquired about Jones.

They will likely have to pay a steep price for him, but the 27-year-old could be a solution that keeps them out of quarterback limbo for the foreseeable future. ” Jones’ showing last season is a big reason why the trade market is what it is. The Steelers have been searching for a long-term answer at quarterback, and Jones would be a relatively low-risk option with starting experience who could be what they’re looking for one day.