The San Francisco 49ers chose to stand pat at the NFL trade deadline this season. While some fans will be disappointed, it is a clear message from general manager John Lynch to the team for better or worse: You're on your own.
On the one hand, this could be seen as a vote of confidence. Perhaps Lynch sees enough talent on this team to give him belief it can make the playoffs and maybe a run at the Super Bowl. But more realistically, he is aware enough that this team is probably not one trade away from being a true contender.