In a not-so-deep QB draft class, the San Francisco 49ers hold a major bargaining chip in backup signal-caller Mac Jones, and if any team misses out on any quarterback, could the Niners start receiving trade offers?
The Cincinnati Bengals decided to trade a Top 10 pick for Dexter Lawrence II in a bold move as they try to compete in the 2026 season. As a result, could a team decide to give the 49ers an enticing offer at the 2026 NFL Draft for Jones?
Nonetheless, even if the offer is enticing for San Francisco, 95.7 The Game’s Daryle “Guru” Johnson wants the Niners to hang up the phone and not part ways with their insurance behind QB Brock Purdy.
“I would not [trade Jones for a third-round pick],” Johnson said on April 23 on 95.7 The Game. “He is the sole reason that this season was saved last year. And you don’t know if Brock Purdy’s turf toe, that thing could be a thing of the past, right? But if it were to, there’s nothing, there’s no better Geico than a backup quarterback that’s good at his job.”
Moreover, Johnson noted that while the 49ers do need to beef up their draft capital, Jones might be more important to the Niners than any Day 2 pick.
“I know they only got six picks, so you ask me a question, I’m going answer it, but no [I would not trade him], that’s how highly I think of Mac Jones, and that’s the best Geico you can have in the NFL,” Johnson added.
Should the 49ers Trade Mac Jones and Draft a Rookie?
Johnson also notes that San Francisco shouldn’t consider trading Jones and drafting a QB, given that the rookie might need to play. The 49ers’ backup showed he is more than capable of holding his own and performing well.
“What if that guy had to get in the game and there was an injury to Brock? Now you’re dependent on a rookie quarterback that needs to be seasoned when you’ve got a guy like, we’ve seen what he can do, Mac Jones.
“Like, I don’t know if Niners fans, and I don’t think they are, are taking Mac Jones for granted. He is one of the biggest reasons you were able to still qualify for the playoffs last year.”
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Speaking of Purdy, the 49ers starter shared his thoughts on the team signing Kirk to give him a reliable target, if the player can stay healthy.
“A guy that I followed really all throughout my career, just being an Arizona guy,” Purdy said on April 20 (h/t Vic Tafur of The Athletic). “When I was growing up, and he was in high school, I was like, this guy’s a stud. I followed him when he went to Texas A&M and, just like I said, his career. So now to be able to play with him and what he brings to the room, just that guy, very smart.
“I think for his position at slot receiver and just how teams have used him, I’m excited that we get to now do that, too. More than anything, too, what he can bring to our locker room and the receiver room as a whole. And just his wisdom, maturity and that fire that he plays with, man. I’m really excited, you know, to have that guy with us. So it’s going to be good.”
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