The 49ers reportedly brought in some new wide receivers Friday, agreeing to terms with J.J. Nelson and Tavon Austin, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The signings brought about typical chorus from fans and media alike: “imagine what these guys will be able to do in a Kyle Shanahan offense.”
Remember when folks were pushing the same optimism about Marquese Goodwin or Dante Pettis? How’d that work out?
The 49ers’ head coach is no doubt a wizard, but I doubt he has enough magic to turn Nelson or Austin into the kind of every-down, hyper-reliable, No. 1-type receiver.