Nick Bosa, a standout edge rusher for the San Francisco 49ers, has dominated the NFL since he first took the field. His play and achievements are noteworthy as there hasn’t always been a strong opponent for him. Bosa was still able to win Defensive Player of the Year in 2022 in spite of everything.
In 2023, Bosa was his normal productive self. When you have a poor year of 10.5 sacks, you know you’ve raised the bar. Bosa ranked second in quarterback hits and fourth in overall pressures, according to Sports Info Solutions.
But as we approach another offseason, there are still unanswered concerns regarding Bosa’s opposing player. Nick and Chase Young had been teammates in college and seemed to have a close relationship.
We talked about the 49ers’ possible splash moves in free agency earlier this week. Alright, what about a second Bosa? On 95.7 The Game, Daniel Popper of The Athletic—who covers the Los Angeles Chargers—was questioned concerning Joey Bosa’s joining his brother Nick.
There’s a reason why the former No. 3 overall choice in the 2016 NFL Draft has a lower price tag than one might initially believe. In the last two seasons, Joey, who turns 29 in July, has started nine games.
Joey has sustained injuries throughout his NFL career, including hamstring strains, repeated concussions, foot bruises, and a groin rupture. Along with hamstring problems early in the season, he missed the last three games of the 2023 campaign due to an ailment to his foot.
With a big deal, it would be a buy-low spot for the player. The Chargers would cost more over $21 million in dead money, according to Over the Cap, even if they were designated after June 1. In the absence of that categorization, the amount increases to $28 million in wasted funds.
If Jim Harbaugh’s first big deal as head coach was a trade with the 49ers, that would be quite the story. It’s possible that Harbaugh would prefer to start over, which might prompt him to deal Bosa.
