It’s unclear whether 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will be ready for the regular season as he figures out the best outcome for surgery. We know Purdy won’t be available for training camp, which means the 49ers will need more than just a camp arm. They’ll need to invest in a veteran backup quarterback.
It’s fair to ask why any quarterback would sign with the Niners knowing Purdy’s potential return looms and Trey Lance has the keys to the luxury car everybody wants to drive.
But there’s no escaping the 49ers injury history — specifically at quarterback.