The NFL offseason roller coaster of quarterbacks has given the 49ers a particularly wild ride.
Trades, re-signings, the NFL combine and Deshaun Watson likely entering the fray has left even more uncertainty around Jimmy Garoppolo’s future than there was going into the offseason.
Garoppolo at one point figured to be the most prominent quarterback to move in the offseason. Now the new league year hasn’t opened and a slew of QB moves have limited a market that might’ve already been thin. However, it isn’t all bad for San Francisco with a handful of teams still in need of an upgrade under center.
Let’s take a look at each QB move and how it affects Garoppolo’s trade market:
Aaron Rodgers re-signs
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This one helped the 49ers since Rodgers didn’t go to a team that needed a QB. Instead of demanding a trade he signed a long-term deal to stay in Green Bay.
Russell Wilson traded to Broncos
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This move was bittersweet for…