49ers John Lynch scouts market ahead of NFL trade deadline: Talking to other GMs
The 49ers have come out unscathed through four weeks of the NFL season.But San Francisco could still make improvements to its roster before the trade deadline on Nov.
10.General manager John Lynch discussed whether the team is looking to make a possible trade before the deadline.“I think you’re always in active mode,” Lynch said on KNBR.
“That’s part of this business, in like how can you improve yourself.That also means on Tuesdays I sit in here with our staff and I watch college players all day long ’cause you get out on the road and watch college games.“You’re doing those things.
You’re constantly talking to other GMs from other teams and just trying to stay abreast of the market.”The 49ers shocked everyone when they handed the Super Bowl favorite Rams a beatdown to open the season.And since then, San Francisco has continued riding the high, emerging as one of the NFL’s top teams.More surprisingly, perhaps, is the team’s ability to navigate several injuries early in the season.
The 49ers have a spotless record, but several players on offense and defense have been sidelined.San Francisco has maintained its win streak, but the front office could bolster several position groups in an effort to sustain the 49ers’ postseason push this season.
The wide receiver room should be on the priority list as Mike Evans is dealing with a rib injury but played through the fracture in Week 4 against the Broncos.However, a team can never have enough depth.
Ricky Pearsall was placed on season-ending injury reserve after undergoing knee surgery.Additionally, the defensive line could be another area to address ahead of the trade deadline.Nick Bosa is working back from a calf injury.
Mykel Williams is recovering from a torn ACL but is expected to make his season debut against the Seahawks on Sunday.Based on Lynch’s remarks, the 49ers are already scouring the market for potential deadline additions but whether San Francisco actually strikes a deal remai...