There has been no shortage of ink spilled regarding the quarterback situation of the San Francisco 49ers over the past couple of offseasons. During the 2022 offseason the talk was all about where the Niners would trade Jimmy Garoppolo, with Trey Lance waiting to take over as the starter. No such trade ever materialized, of course, and following a Week 2 injury to Lance Garoppolo returned as the starter, until a late season foot injury saw Brock Purdy take over.
That led to the 2023 offseason, where the 49ers added to the uncertainty by bringing in former third overall selection of the New York Jets Sam Darnold to compete with Purdy and Lance for the starting role.