"Completely false" is how the duo labeled Mike Lombardi's report, adding that Bowman is a "consummate professional". Lombardi is clearly hearing someone who is absolutely certain that Bowman could be had.
Bowman is the 49ers' most well-known player, one who inked a four-year extension last year that keeps him under contract until 2022 and one who is coming back from an Achilles tear.
But his injury history and cap hit of $9.6 million this year, $12.0 million in 2018 and $6.4 million in 2019, per Spotrac.com, could make it hard for the Niners to find a willing trade partner if they decide to go that route. "I can tell you that in this day and age, things tend to get out".
We'll get to Bowman specifically in a moment, but it's of equal interest that the 49ers are being so transparent under Lynch and Shanahan.
While the statement would certainly seem to make their position clear, the question that needs to be asked is - what else would you expect them to say? He's available if you want.
Want your voice heard? However, the chances of them finding a trade partner are incredibly slim. If they openly acknowledged it, and nothing were to ever come to fruition, it would most definitely create some awkwardness and tension within the locker room. But you can have him. Trade rumors surface, organization vehemently denies said rumors - and then trades the player in question a week later.
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And if putting the best team they can on the field includes trading a popular and productive player, they're going to do it.
People forget, but at one point Alonso looked like he was the next Bowman-type LB that could do it all. The first was due to knee injuries, the newest issue was due to an Achilles injury.
Not to mention the fact that Bowman's leadership on this team - a team with many young faces - would be almost impossible to replace.
If they could get him to play to his full potential alongside Avery Williamson on 1st and 2nd down and Wesley Woodyard on 3rd down, this defense would be at a whole different level.
"His work ethic since we've been here has just been impeccable", Lynch said on Sirius XM NFL Radio this week.
Right now, I am not sure that he is worth more than a mid round pick to an National Football League team based on the fact that he likely won't earn the 49ers anything high in terms of comp. picks.
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