49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan Makes Bold Statement About QB Mac Jones Amid Trade Rumors With Vikings.

As speculation swirls around the Minnesota Vikings potentially targeting San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones, head coach Kyle Shanahan has unexpectedly made what many are calling a strong “keep him” declaration about the former Patriots QB.
According to Tim Kawakami of The San Francisco Standard, while having two starting caliber quarterbacks on the same roster may seem like a “luxury,” the 49ers could capitalize on the situation by trading Jones for a Day 2 pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. But not everyone agrees with that path.
Veteran analyst Brian Baldinger took a firm stance during an appearance on 95.7 The Game, saying:
“I’m not letting that guy leave my building. I don’t care what they offer.”
Mac Jones, once labeled a bust in New England, is turning heads with a 97.4 passer rating, 2,151 yards, 13 touchdowns, and just 6 interceptions in 9 games this season. Under Shanahan’s system, Jones is proving he can be more than just Brock Purdy’s backup. He can be a legitimate NFL starter.

Meanwhile, Mike Florio of NBC Sports reported that the Vikings are quietly exploring a potential trade for Mac Jones this offseason. With rookie J.J. McCarthy failing to cement himself as the clear QB1, a true competition could either push McCarthy to improve or hand the job to Jones entirely.
Still, Baldinger isn’t buying the idea of letting Jones walk:
“Mac Jones kept them in the playoff hunt. Who else in the league could’ve done that right now?”
He also emphasized that San Francisco, and specifically Kyle Shanahan’s offense, might be the best environment for Jones to thrive, something he hasn’t found elsewhere in his young career.
With all the buzz, the big question now is: Will Mac Jones remain in the Bay Area as part of Shanahan’s long term plan or is a new journey in NFC North on the horizon?










