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49ers in a QB quandary? Former center recalls when two Hall of Fame passers was one too many

Tired of talking about the dearth, shortcomings and physical infirmities of 49er quarterbacks? Of course you are.

Want to retreat to a time when the 49ers had two future Hall of Fame passers foaming at the mouth to be the starter? Of course you do.

Let Jesse Sapolu be your guide. Sapolu? If you’re a Jimmy-come-lately to the 49ers, you need to know he was an 11th-round draft pick in 1983 who manned the team’s offensive line — mostly at center — until 1997 (missing all but one game from 1984-86 with a nagging foot ailment).

Cheerful, friendly and forthcoming, Sapolu was a stalwart on the field and in the locker room.