The 49ers have been mentioned as a possible landing spot for veteran quarterbacks such as Jay Cutler and Matt Schaub, but had coach Kyle Shanahan said today that he’s not interested in simply acquiring an interim solution.
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“When you make a decision on a quarterback, you don’t want that to just be a short-term fix,” Shanahan told reporters, including Cam Inman of the Mercury News. “You want to make a commitment to somebody. In order to do that, you better make sure you’re on the same page with everyone else and you put the time in, you talk to people who’ve been with these guys.”
Shanahan’s view would seemingly rule out pursuits of aging players like Cutler and Schaub (unless one was brought into to serve as a bridge quarterback while a younger passer developed), but it wouldn’t eliminate Kirk Cousins or Jimmy Garoppolo from San Francisco’s radar. Linked to both players, the 49ers would have to commit both draft compensation and financial capital in order to acquire either Cousins or Garoppolo, which is essentially the definition of Shanahan’s “commitment.”
Holding the second overall pick in the draft, the 49ers also have the option of selecting a collegiate quarterback. UNC’s Mitch Trubisky, Clemson’s Deshaun Watson, and Notre Dame’s DeShone Kizer could be in consideration with the No. 2 pick, while San Francisco could took a look at Patrick Mahomes (Texas Tech) or Brad Kaaya (Miami) on Day 2. The Niners won’t force a quarterback pick, however, as Shanahan stated in a separate interview on KNBR that his club will take the best available player.
“If there is a quarterback there that we believe can match that criteria and we believe he can be a franchise quarterback for us, of course, you don’t hesitate on that,” Shanahan said, according to Matt Maiocco of CSNBayArea.com. “But if you don’t see that and there are other good players – if there’s a pass-rusher, a linebacker, if there’s an O-lineman, whatever it is – you need to get the best player possible who can help your team for the next 10 years.”
Nick foles would fit perfectly in that system. And he doesnt crave attention or hate america. Its a win win…
Bye bye Kaepernick.
I hope Romo, Cutler,
I’m not sure if I missed it but has Kaeperdick opted out. Last I heard he was talking with the coaches. Hope they cut him and get rid of him. At this point the draft and besides Cousins there really isn’t a qb that I think is worth trading for or giving up any compensation picks. If anything I say give the job to Ponder see what he does and hope a better qb is available next year in the draft or on free agency.
I don’t think he has. I don’t know if he will opt out either since he won’t get paid elsewhere like he will if he opts in and the 49ers give him the best chance to start (as the 49ers current QB situation stands). Is Kaepernick’s salary (and cap hit) guaranteed upon him opting in? Or is it completely unguaranteed/guaranteed by certain dates?
I believe the Niners have till 4/1 to cut him. Kap’s 2017 salary becomes guaranteed on that date. There is basically zero chance the Niners keep Kap on his current contract. If I was Kap, I would opt out now & get a jump on free agency. There will be far more opportunities for a job at the start of free agency than after a month into the process. He can still negotiate with the Niners, but he will be hholding more of the cards if he does so after he opts out.
Yes, but do teams even want him after everything that’s happened? Doesn’t matter what his options are if no one will sign him.