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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan still hasn’t officially named his starting quarterback for Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season. However, while Shanahan refuses to divulge his decision, he clearly has made one based on his recent comments. Via ESPN’s Nick Wagoner: “I’ve got a pretty good idea,” Shanahan said. “But as you […]

The quarterback situation of the San Francisco 49ers is still unresolved. Of course, veteran Jimmy Garoppolo is insistent that he should start, but rookie Trey Lance is also making a strong case to become QB 1. While the quandary isn’t entirely new in the NFL, it seems Garoppolo is heavily affected by it. He’s always […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo seemed fairly confident when fielding a question from reporters about who head coach Kyle Shanahan plans on starting in Week 1. The veteran was all smiles at the podium, which hints that he’s at least won the initial competition against rookie Trey Lance. NBC Sports’ cameras captured the newsworthy […]

After a string of injuries derailed the 2020 season, the San Francisco 49ers hope to bounce back this year. They have a tough road ahead, as the NFC West is one of the most competitive divisions in the league. All four teams have the potential to make the playoffs, which means the 49ers will have […]

The Los Angeles Chargers and San Francisco 49ers met at SoFi Stadium on Sunday night for another preseason game. This one, of course, has a ton of storylines, primarily regarding the 49ers quarterback battle between Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance. Well, Chargers rookie corner Asante Samuel Jr. certainly helped Kyle Shanahan a little bit after […]

The San Francisco 49ers quarterback battle likely isn’t going to be decided for some time. The 49ers did release Josh Rosen, clearing up the quarterback room a bit, but Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo are still battling it out with a few weeks to go until the regular season starts. Head coach Kyle Shanahan had […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a quarterback situation to figure out. Trey Lance, the third overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, is battling Jimmy Garoppolo, the incumbent. The 49ers have made one move on the quarterback front. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the 49ers have decided to waive Josh Rosen, the former first-round […]

There is still no clear-cut choice to be the starting quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers in the 2021 NFL season. But if you’re into overreactions, then the gig might just have been bagged by Trey Lance — and not by Jimmy Garoppolo — after the rookie went off with this 80-yard touchdown pass to […]

Someday, San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Trey Lance will settle by the porch and reminisce that one time Kansas City Chiefs defensive end  Chris Jones brutally welcomed him to the pros during a preseason game. Up against defending AFC champions Saturday night, Lance made his way to the field to take over Jimmy Garoppolo and […]

The San Francisco 49ers are gearing up for their preseason opener in a Super Bowl rematch against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Well, the Niners themselves have a lot of storylines circling around the team. The running back group is a crowded one. The quarterback carousel is spinning rapidly as Jimmy Garoppolo and […]

All offseason long, the San Francisco 49ers and head coach Kyle Shanahan have had a blueprint that consisted of Jimmy Garoppolo being the starting quarterback. The plan seemed to be to ease Trey Lance into the NFL by letting him watch and learn. That may be changing now. 49ers general manager John Lynch was on […]

In every season, there is always one preseason quarterback duel that emerges as the main headline in the NFL. This year, all eyes are on just who between Jimmy Garoppolo and rookie Trey Lance will be the San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback this season. Lance has already impressed in 49ers’ training camp practices so far. […]

Despite the presence of veteran quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who has already led the team to the NFC Championship and an appearance in Super Bowl LIV, the San Francisco 49ers infamously elected to select former North Dakota State Bison quarterback Trey Lance with the No. 3 overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL […]

When the San Francisco 49ers drafted Trey Lance with the third overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the immediate talk was the rookie’s incoming quarterback competition with Jimmy Garoppolo. However, amid those discussions, one idea that has emerged is the possibility of the team employing a two-QB system. Garoppolo admitted he has never been […]

The San Franciso 49ers made everybody happy by selecting talented quarterback Trey Lance third overall in the 2021 NFL Draft out of North Dakota State. Lance is all set to take over as the franchise quarterback in San Francisco for years to come, although that might not happen just yet with Jimmy Garoppolo on board. […]

San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Trey Lance will enter his first NFL campaign with high expectations. But this early, he’s already impressed his teammates, particularly star wide receiver Deebo Samuel. Amiable 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan shared that Samuel recently talked to him about their outlook for the upcoming season and he only had good things […]

When the San Francisco 49ers traded up and drafted quarterback Trey Lance in the 2021 NFL Draft, it sent a clear message that at some point in the not so distant future, the team would hand the keys to the car over to the North Dakota State product. While Jimmy Garoppolo is still on the […]

Entering into the 2021 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers were the most intriguing option, holding the third overall selection. While being tied to drafting a quarterback early on, the consensus was not sold on if they would end up grabbing Justin Fields, Mac Jones, or Trey Lance. With reports circling about the Niners being […]

Not only is longtime New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady now a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but the future Pro Football Hall of Fame signal caller even delivered a Super Bowl in his first season outside of Foxborough. With Brady ultimately signing with the Buccaneers as an unrestricted free agent after nearly two […]

Ever since the San Francisco 49ers drafted quarterback Trey Lance with the third overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the buzz has been about how things shake out with incumbent QB Jimmy Garoppolo. Garoppolo spoke honestly about building a relationship with the 49ers’ rookie QB. While he’s clearly open to mentoring the young prospect, […]

The San Francisco 49ers know that reports of Julio Jones’ inevitable departure from Atlanta recently took an interesting spin, when NBC Sports analyst Chris Simms noted the future Hall-of-Fame wideout and Falcons superstar had the Tennessee Titans and the New England Patriots as potentially desirable locations — should a serious trade materialize. Still, multiple NFL […]

The San Francisco 49ers used their third overall pick in the recently-concluded draft to scoop up their quarterback of the future in Trey Lance. At this point, however, Jimmy Garoppolo still remains atop the pecking order and according to the Niners, Lance will need to wait for his time to come. According to 49ers CEO […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has been the subject of plenty of trade rumors in recent months,  with the drumbeat only growing louder leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan didn’t help matters with some cryptic comments (which he walked back), and then the team selected quarterback Trey Lance […]

The San Francisco 49ers made North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, but he is not expected to take snaps under center from the jump. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan did an interview with Rich Eisen on Monday in which plainly stated incumbent starter Jimmy Garoppolo […]

The San Francisco 49ers selecting a quarterback with the No. 3 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft wasn’t a surprise. The fact that it was North Dakota State’s Trey Lance over Alabama’s Mac Jones did catch a few off guard. Regardless of who it was, the writing seemed on the wall for incumbent Niners QB […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan regrets his viral comments about Jimmy Garoppolo after they took Trey Lance with the No. 3 overall pick in the draft on Thursday. Shanahan admitted that he messed up on how he relayed his message and this led to people misconstruing his words about the future of Garoppolo […]

A reunion looks unlikely now. There have been rumors all off-season about quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo going back to the New England Patriots but it seems unlikely now. With the San Francisco 49ers drafting a quarterback with the third pick they have been rumored to be shopping Jimmy Garoppolo. He was hurt during most of the […]

The San Francisco 49ers made waves weeks ago when they traded up to acquire the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Now, as draft day is upon us, the future for Jimmy Garoppolo remains up in the air as San Francisco is likely to draft a quarterback tonight. Multiple teams are expected […]

The San Francisco 49ers were in the Super Bowl just two years ago and were expected to compete for the big game again in 2020, but a long list of injuries derailed them from those lofty goals. Unfortunately, when everything was said and done, the Niners finished the season with a 6-10 record and last […]

If you’re a New England Patriots fan, don’t worry about your team’s rough 2020 season. If recent rumors are to be believed, Bill Belichick and the Patriots could be on their way back real quick. Here’s the cherry on top: their potential resurgence might be coming back on one of the most heartwarming reunions of […]

Regardless of what the San Francisco 49ers choose to do with the 3rd overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, it looks like Jimmy Garoppolo is on the outside looking in regarding San Francisco’s future. Kyle Shanahan is clearly looking for a reboot on the offensive end, and all Garoppolo can hope for is a […]

George Kittle figured he was a shoo-in to make the San Francisco 49ers for the 2021 season. After all, Kittle is arguably the best tight end in football and the best player on the 49ers. However, if you take 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan literally at his word, even the two-time Pro Bowler on a […]

The San Francisco 49ers initially suggested Jimmy Garoppolo was still in line to be their starting quarterback in 2021 even after trading up for the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft. However, Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan hinted Monday that Garoppolo’s place on San Francisco’s roster is no longer safe. Shanahan first […]

In what continues to be a perplexing, unsolved scenario in The Bay, the San Francisco 49ers announced on Wednesday the signing of another quarterback in professional journeyman Nate Sudfeld on a one-year contract. The #49ers have signed QB Nate Sudfeld to a one-year deal. — San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) April 7, 2021 The former sixth-round […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo continues to be in a rocky situation with the team leading up to the 2021 NFL Draft. Rumors have been circulating that he could already be out of the building once the team chooses to draft an NFL-ready talent with the third overall pick. Meanwhile, Garoppolo can still extend […]

The San Francisco 49ers do not appear to be in any rush to trade Jimmy Garoppolo even after acquiring the No. 3 pick in the 2021 NFL draft. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reported earlier this week it would take a first-round pick for the Niners to even “listen” to overtures for “Jimmy G.” He […]

The San Francisco 49ers are not finished evaluating Jimmy Garoppolo. At least, not yet. 49ers General Manager John Lynch fielded questions Monday regarding Garoppolo’s future under center as well as the team’s decision to trade up for the No. 3 overall in the 2021 NFL draft. Lynch said ownership gave the green light for the […]

The San Francisco 49ers appear increasingly likely to take a quarterback in the 2021 NFL draft after trading for the No. 3 overall pick. However, tight end George Kittle knows who he wants to start under center. Kittle told Kyle Brandt of The Ringer that he understands the desire to spur some competition at any […]

The New England Patriots have spent the offseason making moves to improve their roster in hopes of bouncing back last season’s disappointing campaign. However, it looks like adding San Francisco 49ers quarterback and former Patriot Jimmy Garoppolo won’t be one of their targets. According to ESPN’s Jordan Schulz, the Patriots will not be pursuing Garoppolo […]