With a 6-9 record in the 2020 season, the San Francisco 49ers have dealt with quarterback problems all year. Aside from Jimmy Garoppolo's recent injury history, there have also been concerns that the team might need better alternatives than their erstwhile backups at the position, Nick Mullens and C.J. Beathard. With all that in mind, a recent article recommended three possible quarterbacks the San Francisco 49ers could target in the 2021 offseason, including erstwhile Detroit Lions star Matthew Stafford.
As explained on Wednesday by
Bleacher Report, Stafford won't be eligible for free agency until his contract expires after the 2022 campaign. While there may be a way for the Lions to move him during the offseason, that would result in a $24 million salary-cap hit. That, however, could potentially allow Detroit to rebuild with a new signal-caller, more money to address their weaknesses, and a long-term replacement for recently fired head coach Matt Patricia.