49ers potential receiver trade pursuit draws intriguing take

With the San Francisco 49ers on a bye week after the disappointing 29-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, the talk around the team has been about who the team will target ahead of Nov. 10’s trade deadline. As rumors will surround the 49ers until then, the one position that has been attached to the team is wide receiver, as this member of the media gives an interesting take on the pursuit.

Grant Cohn of Sports Illustrated would cite NFL insider Jeremy Fowler’s report of San Francisco being in the market for a wide receiver and how they’re exploring trade options and calling teams. Cohn would “commend” the team for hunting for a receiver, especially with the injury concern surrounding star Mike Evans, who is dealing with Achilles tendinitis.

“Seems like a trade for a big-time wide receiver might come right at the deadline,” Cohn said. “So first off, I want to commend the 49ers. You need to be aggressive. You need to get a wide receiver because your season depends on Mike Evans’ Achilles tendon right now, and that’s not a good place to be.”