The quarterbacks in NFL free agency are being swiped up quickly, leaving the San Francisco 49ers with few remaining veteran insurance policies for oft-injured starter Jimmy Garoppolo.
Rumored target Andy Dalton chose to sign with the Chicago Bears, while other potential backups Mitch Trubisky, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Tyrod Taylor and Jacoby Brissett found homes in Buffalo, Washington, Houston and Miami, respectively.
The list of options who represent upgrades over Nick Mullens and C.J Beathard has dwindled to Alex Smith, Joe Flacco and perhaps — with a strong emphasis on perhaps — Colt McCoy. On Thursday, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported that the 49ers are hosting Flacco for a visit, and Rapoport's NFL Network colleague Tom Pelissero added that head coach "Kyle Shanahan has long regarded him as a good fit for his offense.