We heard earlier today that the 49ers were getting trade calls on backup quarterback C.J. Beathard, and now we have more details. San Francisco is receiving offers in the “sixth-round range” for Beathard, a source told Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports (Twitter link). 
Even though the 49ers have been keeping Beathard inactive on game-days, Maiocco writes that the team “is not inclined to do that deal.” San Francisco’s management and coaching staff have always been infatuated with Beathard, so that’s not shocking even though most teams would probably jump at the opportunity to receive any compensation for their third-string quarterback. Beathard lost the training camp competition with Nick Mullens to carry Jimmy Garoppolo‘s clipboard this season.
Beathard is still only 25 and has another year left on his cheap rookie deal after this season, so it makes sense why some teams would be interested. The Iowa product, who the 49ers took in the third-round back in 2017, has started five games each of the past two seasons. He’s shown some flashes, but his overall numbers are mediocre at best. The trade deadline is on Tuesday, so the 49ers only have a couple of days to decide what to do. They’re still undefeated entering Week 9, so maybe they’ll just choose not to disrupt anything and hang on to him.
He’s just not good. Niners need to take the highest pick they can get for him and run
Unless CJ has the ability to mimic other teams QBs during practice, there is no reason for SF to hold onto him. He has already proven he cannot win games for them so they would be wise to get draft pick compensation for him. It’s very easy to find a 3rd string QB…there are 10+ of them on practice squads or sitting at home waiting for a call.
Which is pretty much what you end up with 6th round picks, practice squad guys. May as well just hang onto him and hope he’s not needed. Ever.
Tom Brady in line 1…
Agreed. Take the draft pick. Not all 6th rounders are practice squad material
Trying to figure out who would give up a 6th and why?
Have you seen Mitch Trubisky try to play QB?
Have you seen Matt Nagy call a game?
Or Jameis Winston
This is more about fear of Jimmy G health then infatuation with Beathard.
If they have to turn to Mullens then CJ gives them a backup that knows the system
Only one here that gets it.
CJ will get beat hard !!!
If you’re down to the 3rd string QB the season is generally over anyway. Trade him, and start schooling a new 3rd stringer on the offense. Simple as going to your practice squad.
If they are getting multiple teams interested then hopefully that 6th turns into a 5th for SF
Saw his brother in concert for what it’s worth