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The A.J. Jenkins watch in San Francisco is just about over, and a new one is set to start in Kansas City.
The Chiefs announced Monday the acquisition of Jenkins from the 49ers in exchange for similarly disappointing wide receiver Jon Baldwin. This is a rare one-for-one NFL talent swap of players who failed to live up to expectations.
t's amazing how far Jenkins fell in San Francisco since being drafted in 2012. There were open questions about whether or not Jenkins would even make the 53-man roster. Chad Hall, among others, ran ahead of Jenkins in practice.
But seeing the Chiefs give up on Baldwin is even more surprising. The third-year pro was a first-round pick in 2011 by previous general manager Scott Pioli. Unlike Jenkins, though, Baldwin at least produced something at the pro level. (He had 579 yards over the last two years.) Earlier in camp, new coach Andy Reid mentioned that Baldwin struggles to hold on to the football.
The 49ers desperately need a vertical threat, and that's Baldwin's skill set. But let's not make this trade into more than it is. It's a swap of busts. It would be a surprise if either player made a big impact on their new team.
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