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Justin Fields, Trey Lance, and Mac Jones.
One of those quarterbacks is likely to be part of the San Francisco 49ers roster following the draft. Jimmy Garoppolo has been part of the roster since a mid-season trade in 2017 sent him from Foxborough to Santa Clara, where he is expected to remain for at least the upcoming season.
Some wonder if plans could change, though.
There were reports that the 49ers seek a first-round pick for Garoppolo. Most who have been following the team know that basically means San Francisco has no intention — for now — of trading its veteran quarterback and would have to be blown away by an offer to consider deviating from its plan. That plan is to have Garoppolo serve as a bridge quarterback, allowing the incoming rookie to sit and learn for at least the upcoming season.
ESPN's Adam Schefter recently spoke with NBC Sports Bay Area and shared his thoughts on the 49ers' quarterback situation and the plan for 2021.
"I think they head in with the idea that Garoppolo will be the Week 1 starter," Schefter told Matt Maiocco. "I think that's the plan today. Do plans change? Sometimes they do, right? That happens. If somebody makes an offer for Jimmy Garoppolo, do I think they'd listen? If it were compelling enough, sure, why not? Why wouldn't you, right?
"I don't know that any of that's going to happen, and that's why I believe that they are planning to go into the season with Jimmy Garoppolo as their starting quarterback.
"Plus, again, two of the last three seasons, he's been hurt. So, if you have Jimmy, and he gets hurt, well, now you've got your rookie quarterback. You don't have to throw the rookie quarterback into the fire right away. You can bring him along slowly, a lot like Kansas City did with Patrick Mahomes and Alex Smith."
While Garoppolo recently helped guide San Francisco to a Super Bowl, he has missed 23 games over the past three seasons, including missing 10 games in 2020 due to an ankle injury. That has led many to question the quarterback's durability and future with the organization.
Garoppolo's fate was seemingly sealed when the 49ers traded up to the No. 3 overall pick, likely to acquire a replacement. However, the quarterback fits into the team's immediate plans. There is no eagerness to part ways with him.
"Now, again, if some team makes an offer that we don't see today, that tempts them, that always can happen," Schefter added. "But I believe that their plan, right now, is to have Jimmy be the starter, and we'll see."
Dre Greenlaw discusses ejection from 49ers-Eagles: "I'm not a dirty player"
By David Bonilla
Dec 6
The NFL has not contacted Dre Greenlaw regarding the San Francisco 49ers linebacker's ejection from Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Both Greenlaw and the Eagles' head of security, Dom DiSandro, were forced to leave the field after engaging in a minor sideline scuffle.
Debate surrounds the incident, with most understanding why DiSandro was forced to leave. However, many question the decision to eject Greenlaw, considering DiSandro shouldn't have been in the mix in the first place.
Dre Greenlaw was called for a personal foul after this interaction with Eagles security staffer Dom DiSandro. Both were ejected
49ers vs. Seahawks: Brock Purdy gears up for familiar foe, acknowledges room for growth
By David Bonilla
Dec 7
Brock Purdy is gearing up to lead his San Francisco 49ers against the Seattle Seahawks for the second time in three games. This time, the Niners will play host, with Sunday's NFC West clash taking place at Levi's Stadium.
Purdy has faced Seattle more than any other opponent in his NFL career, creating a familiarity with the division rival. Despite never losing to the Seahawks, the second-year quarterback emphasizes that he won't take any opponent for granted.
"They got good players, some really good dudes that have a lot of experience and stuff, obviously with [LB] Bobby Wagner and then [DB Quandre] Diggs in the secondary, some boys that are playing corner that have got some experience now under their belts," Purdy told reporters after Thursday's
Kyle Shanahan provides injury updates on Arik Armstead, Spencer Burford, Elijah Mitchell ahead of 49ers-Seahawks
By David Bonilla
Dec 7
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan provided injury updates during his weekly interview on Bay Area radio station KNBR, shedding light on the statuses of some ailing players ahead of the team's Week 14 showdown against the Seattle Seahawks.
Arik Armstead has yet to hit the practice field this week as he deals with foot and knee issues. On Wednesday, Shanahan said he would be surprised to see his veteran defensive tackle on the field this weekend. A day later, nothing has changed.
"Armstead's still looking like a long shot," Shanahan said on the "Tolbert and Copes" show. "Haven't ruled him out yet, officially, but I'll talk to the doctors. But I
49ers' Christian McCaffrey offers scouting report on younger brother
By David Bonilla
Dec 7
Maybe the San Francisco 49ers will be in the market to draft another wide receiver soon. Suppose the front office seeks the opinion of running back Christian McCaffrey. In that case, he will likely be vocal in his recommendation—a certain Rice wideout named Luke McCaffrey, who happens to be his younger brother.
"I would love to play with him one day," the older McCaffrey told reporters in the 49ers' locker room after Thursday's practice. "That would be the coolest thing ever. So I'm excited for him and his journey, and he's only going to get better."
Luke, listed at 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, recorded 68 receptions for 963 yards and 12 touchdowns this season, averaging 14.2 yards per catch.
"Yeah, I've watched every snap of every game," Christian
