2011 NFL Draft: Should the 49ers Trade with the Redskins Back to 10th Overall?

April 19, 2011   ·   Casey Crail-Mayo'   ·   Jump to comments

Last week, Matt Barrows of the Sacramento Bee tweeted on speculation of a scenario in which the San Francisco 49ers and the Washington Redskins could switch first-round picks.
Most of the Niner Faithful have expressed disinterest in a trade down, however, if this scenario were to play out, moving to 10th would actually be a logical decision.
Barrows then made a mock draft mapping out this trade and how it shakes up the first round.
The draft has played out without Von Miller or Patrick Peterson, the two most desirable prospects for the Niners, on the board.
However, potential other players who may be under consideration, Blaine Gabbert, Robert Quinn and Prince Amukamara, are on the board.
No one knows what Jim Harbaugh or Trent Baalke's board looks like, but if they are not sold on Gabbert than this trade with Washington is very possible.
Mike Shanahan might feel the need to jump Tennessee if they want to net Gabbert so this swap makes sense for Wash...

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