For a franchise like the San Francisco 49ers — who have frequently found themselves with a face of the franchise quarterback at their helm – the team enter this offseason with a giantic question mark at the game’s most important position.
Gone are the glory days of Montana and Young, and the serviceable years from Garcia, Smith, and Kaepernick are no more.
The 49ers have hitched their success to the likes of Jimmy Garappolo over the past four seasons — to mixed results.
Let’s delve into the state of this storied franchise as they embark on the quest for their sixth world championship and face the unenviable task of anointing a leader at the most vital position in football.