Thanks for sliding into this 49ers mailbag forward of the NFL Draft and/or franchise-shaking commerce. All rubberneckers welcome. Listed here are the requests, er, questions submitted by way of Instagram and Twitter:
Is there a way of urgency to repair the Deebo scenario earlier than tomorrow’s Day 1 of the draft? (@diehard49ersfans)
On Deebo Samuel’s half, sure. On the 49ers’, no. That is primarily Samuel’s solely shot at strong-arming the 49ers to commerce him or rush cost on a contract extension. If an irreconcilable rift exists, then now could be the time for the 49ers to command a profitable bundle in return, earlier than these excessive draft picks are used Thursday and Friday nights.
Why do you suppose Deebo needs to go away so badly? (@anthonyhoward42)
If it’s not cash (my No. 1 suspect) and it’s not his position (‘versatility’ is his actual first identify) and it’s not location, location, location (he scoffed at that anti-California rumor), then I don’t know. Does he maintain an unforgivable grudge in opposition to staff brass? Is he offended they used a first-round choose on a receiver, Brandon Aiyuk, who may in any other case get Samuel’s cash in a 2023 extension? Can any social media detective crack this case?
Do you imagine we are going to finally should commerce Deebo? (@49ers_.edits._)
No. Play it once more, Samuel.
Is it potential the Niners will refuse to commerce Deebo and are keen to have him sit out? (@morgon_holden)
Positive. He would invite practically $93,000 in charges for skipping June’s necessary minicamp, then get docked $40,000 every day if he bypasses the month of minicamp. If he sits out, he would solely be a restricted free agent subsequent 12 months, and groups have the franchise tag functionality for 3 years.
What’s occurring with Jimmy G and a commerce? (@taylorreade11)
The draft provides one other mile marker in a race that paused with Garoppolo’s March 8 shoulder surgical procedure. He nonetheless is just not cleared to throw. He ought to be by camp in three months. If a staff (see: Panthers, Texans, Steelers, Falcons, Saints, Seahawks) is disenchanted by this draft’s quarterbacks or their alternative is gone, perhaps they bid on Garoppolo. Perhaps the 49ers’ worth drops so that a lowball provide gained’t look so dangerous amid draft evening’s distractions.
Does Jimmy get traded to the Panthers on draft day? (@freestyle_03)
No. Coach Matt Rhule, two years right into a seven-year pact, has sufficient time to draft and develop a quarterback. Everybody connects him to former recruit Kenny Pickett. Me? Malik Willis seems fascinating along with his charisma and cross/run dynamic.
What are your ideas concerning Lynch’s assertion that (Garoppolo) wage didn’t have any influence on their offseason method? (@skriptum3)
Plausible, as a result of cash may be shifted round below the cap to create room for an enormous signing. Extra alarming was Lynch’s rationalization for the subdued offseason: “We’ve had the pedal down for 5 years. It was time to in all probability, on the entire, take a step again when it comes to the amount of money and cap we have been spending.” Legitimate. However by no means a superb look to cry poor.
Identify one veteran free agent the 49ers may signal earlier than coaching camp. (@omarmirza511)
Only one? Then it’s security Tyrann Mathieu, a three-time All-Professional who gained his lone Tremendous Bowl ring in opposition to the 49ers two years in the past. Need extra names? Vast receivers Julio Jones and Jarvis Landry, middle J.C. Tretter and cornerback Kyle Fuller.
Who’s your draft crush? (@alexm.06)
I swore off the time period “crush” 10 years in the past, when Trent Baalke jilted my want to draft Alshon Jeffery and chosen a special A.J. (draft bust A.J. Jenkins). However, for you, I’ll search love once more. And it’s main me, a Kennedy Junior Excessive middle in flag soccer, to my namesake, Cam Jurgens, a Nebraska middle whose mobility resembles Kyle Juszczyk’s.
This date in 2019:#49ers outsmart everybody, draft Deebo Samuel in second spherical
“Having the ability to transfer far and wide goes to assist me so much and likewise taking part in particular groups,” Samuel mentioned.#Deebohttps://t.co/VqgSdoWpjn
— Cam Inman (@CamInman) April 26, 2022
Do now we have a shot at Christian Watson? (@alexx.rodriguez1)
Trey Lance’s prime goal at North Dakota State is, with out query, the 49ers Trustworthy’s draft crush. Go Bison!
Who’s the very best offensive linemen on this draft and can we choose them with our first choose? (@paradise_vaovasa)
All due respect to my fellow facilities and Notre Dame guards however offensive tackles are the very best linemen nearly each draft. The 49ers are set there. Trent Williams is anchored on the left. Mike McGlinchey’s glowing replace of his quadriceps restore ought to encourage hope for his 2022 comeback and long-term prognosis.
Do you suppose the Niners keep put at No. 61 (general) or bundle it to commerce up? (@gsh25ch)
This regime can’t sit nonetheless, so we’ve seen the previous 5 drafts. Shifting as much as the primary spherical could price an excessive amount of, barring a excessive choose by way of a Samuel commerce. However climbing up into the highest 50 for a draft crush is believable.
Ought to the Niners be centered on corners to draft? (@javi_suavi_)
No, final 12 months’s draft introduced the duo of Ambry Thomas and Deommodore Lenoir, and free company delivered their one big-ticket merchandise in Charvarius Ward. Extra assistance will come, however the focus belongs elsewhere, like on the offensive line’s inside, on edge rushers and on huge receivers.
Do you suppose it’s 50/50 that Deebo will get traded? (@devildawg0801)
I final thought something was 50/50 when the 49ers have been debating between Alex Smith and Aaron Rodgers. That cleared up for me on the eve of the 2005 draft once I lastly caught wind of Smith’s choice (and later noticed Rodgers bummed out at a pre-draft occasion in New York).
Aiyuk receiving yards prediction? (@rdemangos13)
He’ll clear 1,000 yards with or with out Samuel on the roster.
Yard/TD prediction with Lance throwing the rock? (@_heypeterparker)
Passing: 3,800 yards, 26 touchdowns.
Speeding: 900 yards, 7 touchdowns.
Not a query however simply need Niner Trustworthy to know there’s an excessive amount of hate towards Deebo. (@j_smoovie)
It’s not wholesome to have a love crush on hatred, people.
No query however simply hopeful Deebo stays with SF in 2022. (@jbati_805)
“The depressing haven't any different drugs, however solely hope.” — William Shakespeare