Niners Nation on Josh Downs

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Perhaps there are two Josh Downs, but that is not a player who has been overly impressive in my eyes this season... He's only catching 63% of his targets despite 90% of those being on target... In true man-to-man situations, Downs has failed to hold on to the ball in key moments... He does not feel like the type of wideout who would raise the bar for the 49ers.
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Underwhelming slot receiver (63% catch rate) lacks separation and clutch ability; not a fit for 49ers.

Trade candidate linked to 49ers, Chiefs, and Steelers; underwhelming performance in recent weeks with only 63% catch rate despite 90% of targets being on target. Primarily a slot receiver lacking make-you-miss ability and after-catch creation; separation comes from scheme rather than individual skill. In true man-to-man situations, Downs has failed to hold on to the ball in key moments. Source assessment: "not a player who has been overly impressive" and "does not feel like the type of wideout who would raise the bar for the 49ers." Belief from some teams that he could move to Kansas City for a fourth-round pick.

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