The San Francisco 49ers aren’t done on the trade market, not after already snagging defensive tackle DeForest Buckner. Head coach Kyle Shanahan straight up confirmed Sunday his team is “working hard” to find another deal before Tuesday’s trade deadline hits. You know it, I know it, and apparently, even Shanahan’s family is on his case about it.
Shanahan’s Raw Take on Deadline Deals
Shanahan isn’t holding back on how tough these last-minute deals truly are. He said, “It feels like any one of the 32 teams can make a trade. I’m not trying to be a smart(expletive) by that at all, but trust me, my family’s hounding me as much as you guys are. I know it’s fun to talk about. Everybody talks through trades, but really when it comes down to it, how many guys are really available? How many teams go through with it? It’s not like free agency, alright.” He knows the difficulty, but the urgency is real. “But, we’ve already made one big one and hopefully there’ll be options and those options will make sense for us. I know we’re working hard looking at it,” he added. That sounds like a coach who knows his team needs more and they’re digging deep to find it.
Injuries Mounting, Urgency Rising
It’s clear why the 49ers are on the hunt. They’ve been absolutely hammered by injuries this season, especially on the defensive line. Rookie Gracen Halton, for example, is out for the season after suffering a broken ankle against Las Vegas. While Buckner helps beef up that D-line, it looks like they could still use more bodies to stay competitive. Then you’ve got the receiver situation, which is also a mess. Injuries have forced some of the younger guys to step up, and Jordan Watkins has definitely made the most of it, catching four passes for 86 yards and a touchdown against the Raiders, including a sweet 37-yard score. Still, Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel are expected back, but Ricky Pearsall and De’Shaun Stribling were lost to injuries earlier in the year. They even tried to grab former 49ers receiver Jauan Jennings from the Vikings, but he shut them down, wanting to stay in Minnesota. Ouch. With just over a day left on the clock, the 49ers have to make something happen.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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