49ers Makes a Sharp Swap Deal Who Joins Brock Purdy In QB As Purdy Is Estimating $985,000 Already…
As the San Francisco 49ers continue the race for the NFC’s No. 1 overall seed, the team is being predicted to make a surprising move at QB.
Brock Purdy is the franchise quarterback as things stand, but the Niners are projected to add Mac Jones into the fold.
It’s safe to say the New England Patriots QB has had a rough 2023. Jones was benched after several poor performances as the Patriots’ season fell apart.
But Spotrac’s Michael Ginnitti thinks he’ll get a change of scenery with the 49ers in 2024.
“While the MVP conversation has quickly cooled, Brock Purdy will remain one of the best values in the NFL next year, set to earn a league minimum $985,000,” Ginnitti prefaces. “His contract cannot be extended until after the 2024 campaign.
Both Sam Darnold & Brandon Allen are on expiring contracts right now… The Niners acquire Mac Jones from the Patriots in exchange for a 2024 7th-round pick swap.”
San Francisco fans have seen head coach Kyle Shanahan make magic with average QBs before. There may still be QBs with better stock at the current juncture. But Jones has also shown flashes of solid QB play.
After being taken with the 15th overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, Jones quickly impressed as a rookie. According to Pro Football Reference, he completed 67.6% of his passes for 3801 yards, 22 touchdowns and 13 interceptions.
That earned him a Pro Bowl nod and 2nd place in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting. The Patriots made the playoffs and looked to have found their new franchise QB. But Jones began regressing in 2022, and that has continued into 2023.