The San Francisco 49ers are potentially going to lock up head coach candidate Kyle Shanahan this week, and as they continue their search for a general manager, the quarterback position will play a key role. On Sunday, NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport said, “Do not be surprised if the 49ers make a run at Kirk Cousins if [Washington] do not make him their exclusive franchise player.”
The 49ers have four quarterbacks on their roster, including Colin Kaepernick, Blaine Gabbert, Christian Ponder, and Thad Lewis. Gabbert, Ponder, and Lewis all are due to hit free agency, while Kaepernick can opt out of his contract in late February.