Mac Jones trade may not happen, and that's probably best for 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers may not deal their biggest trade chip, but that's probably good news given their recent history.
It looks like the trade market may dictate that the San Francisco 49ers hold on to backup quarterback Mac Jones. This may ultimately be the best outcome for the team. Jones' performance in eight starts for the 49ers last season put him back on the map as a potential NFL starter.
Given the need for quality starting QB play in the league it appeared Jones would have a robust trade market entering the second year of a two-year, $8. 4 million contract he signed with San Francisco last offseason. Sam Darnold winning the Super Bowl as the Seattle Seahawks starting quarterback after kickstarting his career revival with the 49ers added fuel to the rumors that Jones would be a valuable offseason commodity.
With the first wave of free agency down it doesn't seem as though Jones will be traded. Kyler Murray filled the opening in Minnesota. Malik Willis signed with the Miami Dolphins.
Geno Smith rejoined the New York Jets in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders . The teams in need of a player like Jones are rapidly dwindling, which suppresses his trade market and in turn decreases the likelihood the 49ers are going to get what they're looking for in exchange for their backup QB. This may actually be the preferred outcome for them.