11-01-2017, 03:16 PM
(11-01-2017, 02:40 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Yea that was my thinking. Why bother trading for a QB who is expected to hit FA after this year with 8 games to go this year and being winless? You don't make that trade without the intent to extend him. The 49ers essentially traded a 2nd round pick to see how he does for half a season and also be the first team to get to sign him to new deal (if they want).
I think that's exactly their plan. A half season to evaluate him, then they'll get first crack at a contract with him and can franchise him to have more time, if necessary.
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