The San Francisco 49ers have settled on their quarterback of the future, agreeing to a five-year contract extension with Jimmy Garoppolo. The move secures the starting job, while the backup role appears settled with C.J. Beathard. The 49ers could eventually try and trade Beathard if value is out there, but his solid play and toughness in the pocket in six games as a rookie provides the 49ers with a capable backup in case anything were to happen to Garoppolo.
In a fitting coincidence, Beathard joined 95.7 The Game for an interview on Wednesday, 24 hours before Garoppolo’s extension.