NFC Draft Rumors: 49ers, Cardinals, Seahawks

49ers

49ers GM John Lynch shot down rumors and reports that QB Trey Lance was expected to start for them at quarterback this season and instead stressed the benefit of competition. 

โ€œAll these reports, I donโ€™t know where they all come from,โ€ Lynch said via NBC Sportsโ€™ Jennifer Lee Chan. โ€œWe always believe in competition, but at the same time we are great believers in what Trey Lance brings to the table. We believe he is ready. He is going to have to show that. I think heโ€™s ready to show that to us, show that to his teammates, and show that to the world.โ€ 

  • ESPNโ€™s Rich Cimini has heard a potential trade of 49ers WR Deebo Samuel to the Jets isnโ€™t dead yet and could potentially be executed on the clock once both sides see who is available at No. 10. 
  • In that scenario, Cimini adds logistics like a physical and parameters would be worked out ahead of time. 

Cardinals

  • Northwestern Missouri State DL Sam Roberts had a top 30 visit with multiple teams, including the Cardinals. (Aaron Wilson)

Seahawks

Liberty HC Hugh Freeze admitted he didnโ€™t have a good read on which team he thinks will draft QB Malik Willis tonight. But he says the Steelers, Seahawks and Panthers have been in touch with him the most. 

โ€œIn the right place, he can come in and play,โ€ Freeze said via NFL Media. โ€œParticularly with the way we all struggle to protect the passer today because of the great defensive lines we face, I just think he has the biggest upside to extend plays and extend drives, which is valuable.โ€

  • NFL Mediaโ€™s Ian Rapoport notes that the Seahawks are a team to watch in Thursdayโ€™s draft. Rapoport said that Seattle could very well trade out of the ninth overall pick and could very well even trade back into the bottom half of the first round depending on if a quarterback they like falls.
  • According to Sports Illustratedโ€™s Albert Breer, the Seahawks have done extensive work on Stingley and could very well buck the trend of them not taking a cornerback early. Seattle hasnโ€™t drafted a corner higher than 90th overall in 12 years.

Looking for the latest NFL Insider News & Rumors?

Be sure to follow NFL Trade Rumors on X.com and FACEBOOK for breaking NFL News and Rumors for all 32 teams!

Leave a Reply