WOW 49ers just traded for Stevie Johnson

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The Buffalo Bills moved quickly Friday to thin their crowded wide receivers corps.

The San Francisco 49ers acquired Bills receiver Stevie Johnson for a mid-round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills announced Friday. ESPN first reported the news.

The pick is a conditional fourth-rounder that could become a third-rounder, according to a source.

Johnson is a good fit in San Francisco, which was searching for a third receiver to complement Michael Crabtree and Anquan Boldin. While Johnson doesn't have the blazing speed general manager Trent Baalke was looking for, his ability to run option routes should be a boon for quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

 

[UK Cowboy]

The Buffalo Bills moved quickly Friday to thin their crowded wide receivers corps.

The San Francisco 49ers acquired Bills receiver Stevie Johnson for a mid-round pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills announced Friday. ESPN first reported the news.

The pick is a conditional fourth-rounder that could become a third-rounder, according to a source.

Johnson is a good fit in San Francisco, which was searching for a third receiver to complement Michael Crabtree and Anquan Boldin. While Johnson doesn't have the blazing speed general manager Trent Baalke was looking for, his ability to run option routes should be a boon for quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

I heard Johnson was available and almost started a thread to ask if anyone else would offer a 4th rounder next season for Johnson. A great move for the Niners, maybe the best route runner in the game, and would have been great with Romo.