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Brian Hoyer is not seen as a long-term solution at quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Whether that is fair or not, it is the consensus opinion. Even while speaking to Bay Area media on Thursday, Hoyer had to address the question of how he feels about being viewed as a bridge quarterback in 2017 and all of the talk surrounding Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins, who could become a free agent in 2018.
"All I can do is play this season," Hoyer said. "That's what we have in front of us, the 2017 season. And I know from being in this league it's about what have you done lately, so one whole year can change a lot of aspects on how people think about things."
On Thursday, former 49ers safety Merton Hanks
joined the "Gary & Larry" show on KNBR to share his thoughts on Hoyer as the starting quarterback in San Francisco.
"He's going to understand the offense," Hanks said of Hoyer. "He's going to be able to run your offense. He's going to be able to run your team. He's not going to be a guy that can carry your team to victory. That's where the supporting components really will have to step forward. The Carlos Hydes of the world really will have to step forward. The Vance McDonalds of the world, they will really have to step forward to help him until the 49ers can address the quarterback position with a long-term talent. But I think he can hold the fort but don't expect him to go out and win games for you."
Hanks did mention that, at least for this season, Hoyer is one of the few players on the current roster who does not have to look over his shoulder and worry about potentially losing his starting job.
You can
listen to the entire interview on
KNBR.
Hoyer recently joined "NFL Live" on
ESPN, where he was also asked about Cousins and the view of him being a temporary solution in San Francisco. His answer then was similar to his answer to Bay Area media on Thursday.
"Look, this is 2017," Hoyer said. "Kirk is going to be in Washington. I'm going to be in San Francisco. That's really all you can worry about. You can control what you can control and go out there and do the best you can. I think that's the one thing of this tumultuous career that I've had. You've had some highs and some lows. You know, don't worry about things you can't control because it really doesn't do you any good."
The 49ers signed Hoyer to a two-year contract on the first day of free agency. He immediately became the presumptive starter for San Francisco even after the team added Hoyer's Chicago Bears teammate Matt Barkley and rookies C.J. Beathard and Nick Mullens.
Hoyer, an eight-year veteran, started 13 games while current 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was the offensive coordinator for a season (2014) in Cleveland. That season, Hoyer passed for a career-high 3,326 yards, completing 55.3-percent of his passes and throwing 12 touchdowns compared to 13 interceptions. Over the past three seasons, Hoyer has passed for 7,377 yards, 37 touchdowns, and 20 interceptions through 31 games.
49ers players reported to training camp on Thursday and the team's first practice will take place on Friday at 10 a.m.
As draft week unfolds, analysts are unveiling their final mock drafts heading into the annual event. The 2024 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday, and ESPN's Jordan Reid released a behemoth of a mock draft, projecting all 257 selections across all seven rounds.
The ESPN analyst has the Washington Commanders leaping in front of the San Francisco 49ers in the first round to select one of the top offensive tackle prospects, leaving John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan's squad to take a different approach.
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The San Francisco 49ers mainly focused on fortifying their defense in free agency, leaving many to believe that the 2024 NFL Draft will be their chance to upgrade the offensive line.
Most mock drafts predict the 49ers will select the best offensive tackle available to bolster the line's weak link—the right side—and potentially provide a succession plan for 35-year-old left tackle Trent Williams.
Pro Football Focus recently examined each team's biggest need heading into the draft's first round and unsurprisingly listed offensive line for the 49ers.
"The 49ers likely won't have the luxury of selecting the top offensive lineman with the 31st pick, but they can still find a quality player to improve a unit that was inconsistent in pass
The San Francisco 49ers announced the signing of wide receiver Trent Taylor to a one-year deal, reuniting with the team's former fifth-round draft pick out of Louisiana Tech.
Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area was the first to report that the 49ers were discussing a potential reunion with Taylor. The receiver was part of head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch's first draft class in 2017 and spent his first four NFL seasons with the team.
The #49ers are talking with free-agent slot receiver/return man
The San Francisco 49ers are hosting several draft prospects this week as the deadline for pre-draft visits draws near. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2, the team will host former Western Kentucky wide receiver Malachi Corley on Wednesday.
Corley is expected to be a Day 2 pick. San Francisco owns two selections on Day 2—the No. 63 overall pick in the second round and the No. 94 overall pick in the third round. Currently, the receiver is visiting with the Seattle Seahawks.
Western Kentucky @WKUFootball receiver Malachi Worley
