The San Francisco 49ers had to use all their quarterback stock this season. QB coach Brian Griese must have had several headaches this season.
Replacement quarterback to Trey Lance, Jimmy Garappolo, held the fort for most of the season. However, it was obvious that he probably wouldn't be in the team's plan next season. With 3 young quarterbacks in the bank, the future seems assured.
During an end-of-season press conference, coach Kyle Shanahan was very clear on the matter. Jimmy is not part of the team's future plans. Even if Garappolo was going to be a free agent this upcoming season, he deserved a little better than how Shanahan reacted when he answered the question.
Here is the whole press conference:
Considering that Jimmy is out of San Francisco, many football experts are linking him to the Atlanta Falcons and the Houston Texans but he won't get the job easily. There is plenty of fish in the ocean this year.
Here is the list of the free agents:
- Baker Mayfield (27)
- Sam Darnold (25)
- Jimmy Garoppolo (31)
- Teddy Bridgewater (30)
- Daniel Jones (25)
- Case Keenum (34)
- Mason Rudolph (27)
- Jacoby Brissett (30)
- Geno Smith (32)
- Joe Flacco (37)
- Andy Dalton (35)
- Mike White (27)
- C.J. Beathard (29)
- Kyle Allen (26)
- Taylor Heinicke (29)
- Lamar Jackson (25)
- Blaine Gabbert (33)
- Chase Daniel (36)
- Chad Henne (37)
- Nick Mullens (27)
- Drew Lock (26)
- Brandon Allen (30)
- Josh Johnson (36)
- Nate Sudfeld (29)
- Nathan Peterman (28)
- Cooper Rush (29)
- Brett Rypien (26)
- Tyler Huntley (24)
- John Wolford (27)
- Phillip Walker (27)
- Trace McSorley (27)
- Jarrett Stidham (26)
- Bryce Perkins (25)
- Easton Stick (27),
- Gardner Minshew (26)
- Shane Buechele (24)
Most of them will probably resign with their actual team but there will be interesting option for teams who are looking for a new QB.
