NFL Network’s Jim Trotter is the gold standard when it comes to reporting, and he recently discussed the 49ers quarterback situation. Trotter stated the Niners' transparency with Jimmy Garoppolo was far as expectations and what their plans were is why there wasn’t a disconnect in the quarterback room this past season:
My understanding was, in the exit meeting, they told Jimmy they will continue to be transparent. And because he is so respectful and beloved by his teammates, if they can do right by him as far as landing him into a spot where he wants to be and he has a chance to win, they will do that.