The San Francisco 49ers’ interest in defensive end Chase Young was not spurred by the trade deadline. General Manager John Lynch and Washington Commander GM Martin Mayhew had engaged in discussions about Young a couple of weeks before that. With Washington suffering consecutive losses, their season was on a downward trajectory, prompting them to consider trade offers for their talented defensive front.
While the 49ers had their sights set on acquiring Chase Young, Lynch revealed that Mayhew also floated the idea of including defensive end Montez Sweat in the trade discussions. However, San Francisco ultimately decided not to pursue Sweat.
It’s worth noting that Sweat is a talented player who could have made a substantial contribution to the 49ers. He has demonstrated better durability and consistency in his career compared to Young. However, San Francisco chose to invest in the more cost-effective option with significant upside.
