PHOENIX — Not only are new 49ers receiver Jordan Matthews’ 270 career receptions more than Marquise Goodwin, Kendrick Bourne and Trent Taylor’s career totals, his tally is greater than those three combined.



Kyle Shanahan made note of Matthews’ experience Tuesday when asked what drew him to the 26-year-old receiver, who signed a one-year deal with the 49ers earlier this month.



“He’s played a lot and we wanted to get a veteran into our group to add some competition,” Shanahan said over coffee during an hour-long coaches breakfast at the annual owners meetings. “We played with a lot of young guys. We lost Pierre (Garçon), so that was one veteran that we don’t have anymore. … (Matthews) has bounced around a little in this league. I think he’s gotten better each year in this league, just studying him, and I think his skill set adds something to our group. He’s a bigger receiver who has good...