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The 49ers trade with the Bills for receiver Stevie Johnson

Looks like the 49ers don't have any glaring holes on their roster anymore.

Rick Stewart

ESPN'S Adam Schefter was the first to report that the San Francisco 49ers and the Buffalo Bills worked out a trade to send veteran receiver Stevie Johnson to the 49ers. The 49ers had to part with a conditional 2015 4th round  draft pick that can be upgraded to a 3rd rounder.

If you don't like the sound of the trade, don't worry. You're not the only one.

The St. Louis Rams coaches aren't happy to hear about this either.

Now let's get something straight: Johnson isn't an elite receiver, but he is still pretty damn good.

The last four years, he's caught over 1,000 yards for the Bills three times with last year being his down year. Johnson and Anquan Boldin will more than likely spend time alternating in the slot and outside. The 49ers also still have receiver Michael Crabtree, tight end Vernon Davis, and running back Frank Gore.

Johnson isn't a pure speed guy like everyone thought the 49ers would be interested in. Also, this is Michael Crabtree's last year under his current contract so this could signal the end of Crabtree's time with the 49ers. With all of their picks remaining, the 49ers could still draft a developmental deep threat receiver, or live with the current core that they have. And we're talking about two picks in the second round and a trio in the 3rd.

What this means for the Rams is although their defense is still stacked, they probably should still draft a slot corner or safety today.