The 49ers, regardless of who their starting QB is in 2021, need to make a significant investment in a backup this offseason The need to upgrade was crystallized Sunday when Nick Mullens' latest mistakes wasted a dominant defensive effort in a 23-15 loss to Washington.
Primary offseason task for 49ers: Upgrade at backup quarterback
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