Brock Purdy’s torn UCL throws a brand new wrench into the 49ers’ already intriguing offseason quarterback plans.
The initially reported timeline for Purdy’s return is six months, which might put him again in motion at or close to the beginning of coaching camp. And even then there could be a ramp up interval for him getting again into soccer actions.
What the 49ers do within the meantime now turns into the largest query of the offseason.
It regarded just like the workforce is perhaps snug going into the yr with Purdy as their starter, backed up by Trey Lance and maybe one other veteran QB.
Now with some added uncertainty for the 2022 seventh-round decide, and the sizable query mark that also looms over Trey Lance getting into his third season, San Francisco’s calculus on the place would possibly change.
From huge names to lesser names, with loads of acquainted names sprinkled in, listed below are a handful of the free agent quarterback choices obtainable for the 49ers this offseason:
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Brady’s want to play for the 49ers is well-known. They opted to cross on him after the 2019 season and he went on to win a Tremendous Bowl that yr with the Buccaneers. If San Francisco desires to upend the Purdy-Lance QB room and go together with Brady, who turns 46 in early August, it seems like they’ll have a possibility to take action.
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Perhaps Garoppolo will simply be the quarterback of the 49ers till the solar dies and swallows the remaining photo voltaic system.
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Bridgewater is overqualified for the QB3 gig, however he’s an intriguing title if the 49ers determine to search for a participant who can compete for the beginning job. He went for 8.6 yards per try on 79 throws with Mike McDaniel and the Dolphins this yr. It stands to purpose he might operate simply high-quality in Kyle Shanahan’s offense.
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This may be depending on Darnold’s market, as a result of the 49ers actually wouldn’t deliver him in to be the surefire starter. Darnold had some flashes with the Panthers down the stretch this season which will make him price a glance as a backup with starter’s upside. San Francisco gained’t have a ton of cash to pour into their QB room although, and Darnold could get a shot as a starter elsewhere.
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This may be the type of transfer the 49ers would make in the event that they’re supremely assured in Purdy and Lance as their high two QBs. Beathard, the previous 49ers third-round decide, has not had a lot success within the NFL, however he is aware of the workforce and the offense. These could be worthwhile belongings for the membership’s third sign caller to have.
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*Copy/paste the Beathard blurb right here, however with Mullens’ title as an alternative.*
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Rush will in all probability stick with the Cowboys, however he’d be a great second or third QB. He’s able to working an offense and he’s acquainted with navigating the backup position. Rush isn’t nice by any means, however he’d adequately fill the 49ers’ want on the place with Purdy and Lance atop the depth chart.
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Dalton is just a little in between two roles. He’s too good to tackle a QB3 job, however he’s not ok to justify beginning him over the 49ers’ two youthful QBs. If San Francisco has an inkling Purdy may not be prepared for the common season although, Dalton would make sense of their QB room.
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Keenum suits the QB3 invoice…
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…so does Daniel.
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Run it again! The 49ers let go of Sudfeld to maintain a roster spot open for Purdy. Now they might deliver again a veteran QB who is aware of their system and conceivably might decide up the place he left off battling for the QB2 job.