My reasoning: The fact we were willing to trade James for CJ Anderson suggests we view him as expendable. He's available for the right compensation.
Comparable: The Niners just traded their RT and a 5 to the Pats for a 3. Obviously we weren't going to do a fair deal with the Pats even if they had inquired about James.
I'm thinking if the right offer comes along today, James may be moved. I'm not sure I agree with it, but I can see how the staff would feel his play is mediocre relative to the money he is making.
And if he's not moved today, perhaps it will be later in the offseason in a player-for-player scenario to fill a need we didn't quite address in the draft.
Comparable: The Niners just traded their RT and a 5 to the Pats for a 3. Obviously we weren't going to do a fair deal with the Pats even if they had inquired about James.
I'm thinking if the right offer comes along today, James may be moved. I'm not sure I agree with it, but I can see how the staff would feel his play is mediocre relative to the money he is making.
And if he's not moved today, perhaps it will be later in the offseason in a player-for-player scenario to fill a need we didn't quite address in the draft.