He’s one of the more physical receivers in the league and is used more like a RB or at least a hybrid type. Through that lens the situation makes perfect sense from both camps’ perspectives. The 9ers see a 26 year old closer to the age where such a player usually begins to decline than not and doesn’t want to commit big money long term. Deebo’s camp sees the same thing and also that this is the year to cash in rather than risk injury this year on a $4M salary and try to cash in next year when he’s 27. I’d pass unless the trade comp was no more than what O-line laid out above and I’m not sure I’d do it for that honestly.

I’d rather try to continue to develop Viska into a similar type role while also considering trading up in the draft for one of 3 WR prospects I like in the 1st round.

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