9ers trade up to 3rd pick of NFL Draft

So the rest of the NFC West isn’t going to just hand the Rams the title?

That’s disappointing.

San Francisco 49ers swing blockbuster trade with Miami Dolphins for No. 3 overall pick (report)

https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2021/03/san-francisco-49ers-swing-blockbuster-trade-with-miami-dolphins-for-no-3-overall-pick-report.html

A massive domino has finally fallen on the quarterback trade market.

The 49ers have acquired the No. 3 overall pick from the Dolphins, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. San Francisco is sending three first-round picks and a third-rounder to jump up from No. 12 overall.

From a Patriots perspective, this means Jimmy Garoppolo should finally become available in trade discussions. If the 49ers are giving up three first-rounders to make a leap like this, they’re almost certainly going to take a franchise quarterback. With no guaranteed money left on his contract, the 49ers can move on from Garoppolo relatively easily.

Bill Belichick is reportedly still interested in his own quarterback, too.

Some people acted like 3 first round picks was a lot for Deshaun Watson & Russell Wilson.

Niners just traded MORE than that for "Rookie QB3 To Be Named Later". 😂

— Ross Tucker (@RossTuckerNFL) March 26, 2021

Jimmy Garoppolo’s future likely won’t be in San Francisco

* https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/03/26/jimmy-garoppolos-future-likely-wont-be-in-san-francisco/

With the 49ers making a bold move up the 2021 draft board from No. 12 to No. 3, all signs point to coach Kyle Shanahan coveting one of the top quarterbacks — and being comfortable having two of them go before he picks.

If, as it appears, the 49ers gave up the 12th overall pick, two future first-round picks, and third-round pick for a quarterback, it means that Jimmy Garoppolo and his $25 million compensation package for 2021 will be gone.

Barring a steep pay cut and an understanding that he’s simply keeping the seat warm for the rookie, Garoppolo will be traded or released. Barring a steep pay cut to facilitate a trade, Garoppolo will be released.

We posed the question of whether Garoppolo eventually will be cut last month. We also explained that G.M. John Lynch said what he had to say when he said he has “no doubt” that Garoppolo will be the starter.

Look for the 49ers to try (unsuccessfully) to sell the idea that Garoppolo will remain in place, in order to build some trade leverage. Unless they can find a trade partner or get Jimmy to take less, Jimmy likely will be gone.

And then he’ll be free to sign with any other team. Like maybe the Patriots.

A factor in this #49ers QB for 2021 chat: Still real possibility that offseason program will be virtual. They believe they are contenders if healthy. Hard to imagine a team starting a rookie QB with no on-field reps until training camp in Week 1. (Again, barring big trade offer.)

— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) March 27, 2021

They spent more than the Rams did to get the third choice at an unproven player.

Inconceivable

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I just feel the Cap is going to be much higher.

3 first round picks sounds insane to me

Nick Wagoner@nwagoner
One thing that seems lost in all this but was reaffirmed today: The #49ers decision to make this trade isn’t so much about not believing in Garoppolo’s ability as it is his inability to stay healthy. Performance is part of the equation but not as big as the durability issue.

That’s especially true when combined with cost. They’re fine with Garoppolo’s price when he’s on the field and healthy. Not so when he’s not.

Your most expensive players need to be your best and/or most productive players, especially on good teams where middle class dwindles.

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To me, this is the quote that best encapsulates the #49ers thinking on making this trade and, potentially, keeping Jimmy Garoppolo this season (barring a big trade offer). From Kyle Shanahan today: pic.twitter.com/gE1Uxqdpwm

— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) March 29, 2021