The San Francisco 49ers reportedly believed the New England Patriots could have traded up to No. 3 in the 2021 NFL draft to select Mac Jones, spurring their own move for a quarterback, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
San Francisco gave up two future first-round picks and a future third to trade up from No. 12 to No. 3, eventually selecting quarterback Trey Lance.
New England stayed put at No. 15 and still ended up with Jones, who earned the starting job in Week 1.
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