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The Brady-to-49ers storylines and media speculation is behind us. Tom Brady didn't sign with the San Francisco 49ers, and there isn't much evidence (if any) that the scenario was ever close to coming to fruition.
The 49ers players heard all of the chatter, but most didn't think much of it because they are confident in their franchise quarterback, Jimmy Garoppolo. The latest to be asked about all of the Brady talk is defensive lineman Arik Armstead, who joined Chris Simms this week on his podcast.
"I thought it was cool for the media and fans," Armstead said of the rumors that circulated. "Cool story for people to be like, 'Oh yeah, this is crazy,' and draw a bunch of attention. But I didn't really think too much more of it than that. I didn't see our organization, in the position that we're in, especially after the year we had, making any huge adjustments like that.
"Jimmy is our quarterback, and he's our leader, so I didn't really see that as an actual possibility."
All Garoppolo did in his first full season as an NFL starting quarterback is lead the 49ers to the Super Bowl. The achievement seems to be overshadowed by how the game ended, but many of Garoppolo's teammates credited much of the team's success last season to the quarterback.
"When he's on the field, we win," Armstead continued. "The year where he got here, towards the end of the year, when he's on the field, we won. Then he got hurt, unfortunately. And then when he came back and returned, we won. I don't know what more you really want out of him."
Another teammate who is continually praising Garoppolo and didn't think much of the Brady rumors is tight end George Kittle.
"It is what it is," Kittle told Pro Football Talk last week. "People talk even when there's nothing else to talk about. It's (signing Brady) nothing that I took seriously. Jimmy G's my quarterback. He's one hell of a quarterback. We don't get to the Super Bowl without him, and so there's no one I'd replace him with.
"I think, what he's done for this team, leadership-wise and on the field, it's one of a kind. There's no one else I'd rather be around to throw me the ball. I'm just excited being able to play football again with Jimmy G, and I know he's ready to sling that rock again."
Jeff Garcia praises Brock Purdy, discusses 49ers QB's growth potential
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While some doubts lingered after his rookie season, Purdy's resilience shone through. Despite starting only five regular-season games, he guided the 49ers to the NFC Championship Game, where, unfortunately, he suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his throwing arm. Garcia was among those who wondered whether Purdy could maintain his success into his second season.
Last year, coming off surgery, Purdy set a single-season franchise record with 4,280 passing yards. His impressive performance
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Just when you thought the San Francisco 49ers and Tom Brady storylines had concluded, the future Hall of Fame quarterback drops another tidbit that sparks discussion. During an episode of "DeepCut with VicBlends," the host asked Brady what he would do if the NFL came calling once again.
VicBlends inquired if Brady would consider returning to the football field if a playoff-bound team like the 49ers needed him.
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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.
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Draft Watch: Western Kentucky WR Malachi Corley visiting 49ers on Wednesday
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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.
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