Exclusive: 49ers Secretly Courting Mysterious Draft Prospects – Who’s Catching Their Eye?
New Trent Williams standoff, same story: He owns all the leverage (paywall)
“For starters, the 49ers aren’t well-positioned to play take-it-or-leave-it hardball because they’ve neglected a succession plan as Williams has aged. The 49ers haven’t drafted an offensive tackle since they selected since-departed Jaylon Moore in the fifth round in 2021, meaning journeyman Austen Pleasants, 28, is the next man up on their current roster.
The 49ers also lack leverage because, if Williams is slipping, it’s not to the point that he can’t reasonably demand to be paid at or near the top of the market. He can stand his ground after he was a first-team All-Pro last season who played in 18 of 19 games and ranked third among offensive tackles, according to Pro Football Focus’ grading system.
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