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Joe Montana Says 49ers Should Keep Jimmy Garoppolo: Trey Lance Isn't Ready Yet

A legendary San Francisco 49ers quarterback thinks the team would be making a mistake if they move on from Jimmy Garoppolo this offseason.

Speaking to The Ringer's Kevin Clark, Joe Montana said (0:40 mark) he believes the 49ers should keep Garoppolo because Trey Lance isn't ready to be the starter yet.

"I think they keep Jimmy until you find somebody else," Montana said. "I don't think Trey's ready to play yet, myself, and after talking to some of the players. It's one of those things that, if you can keep Jimmy healthy, he plays well enough to get you here.