On Wednesday, Jets general manager Joe Douglas informed media that his team had granted struggling quarterback Zach Wilson permission to pursue a trade.
The 49ers should consider giving the former No. 2 overall pick some extra time to play quarterback, as Brock Purdy is the only quarterback on the roster with a 2024 deal.
San Francisco could end up utilizing one of its 11 draft picks to help facilitate a trade with New York for the quarterback, despite our previous argument that they should be spending one on a signal caller who will play either QB2 or QB3 this season.
Let’s discuss Wilson’s side of the argument, the other side, and what a deal may actually look like.
Wilson was selected second overall in the same draft. Trey Lance selected the 49ers third overall. Due to his pure potential, Lance was worth more than Wilson when he was dealt last preseason for a 2024 fourth-round pick. Wilson’s value has been reduced to that of a conditional late Day 3 pick due to his considerable rough football experience.
Hence, bear in mind the following type of agreement as we go (estimated selection numbers apply as compensatory picks are not yet official):
