Eagles general manager Howie Roseman has invested heavily in the backup quarterback position throughout the Carson Wentz era so far, and as a result, it’s created a ripple effect throughout the NFL: Teams with playoff hopes are paying a premium for someone to be at the ready. And it paid off for Philadelphia last season—the Eagles showed the modern NFL that a brilliant scheme and just-above-replacement-level quarterback play can negate the loss of a franchise signal-caller.
On Sunday, the 49ers lost their franchise quarterback, likely for the season. Head coach Kyle Shanahan prepared the fan base for a funeral despite a confirmatory MRI still to come on Monday.