The Facts: According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, "The 49ers are up to something at quarterback. ..." Let's assume, for now, San Francisco is angling for quality depth behind Garoppolo.
Diehards Line:
Fowler went on to note several execs peg San Francisco as comfortable with Garoppolo as the starter but also looking for upgrades, of which there aren't many. Deshaun Watson would be one, of course. But he's hardly a slam dunk to be dealt. So, for now, San Francisco can focus on adding to the quarterback room and adjust from there. The team had extensive talks with Joe Flacco, who hit it off with Kyle Shanahan during a visit last week before ultimately choosing Philly. They pushed for Andy Dalton and also spoke with Mitchell Trubisky's reps. Rumors persist that Jacksonville quarterback Gardner Minshew could be in their plans via trade. We'll be watching for more.