One of the biggest questions heading into the 49ers’ 2023 season is who will be the team’s starting quarterback.
Trey Lance was promoted to the starting role last year, but he only played in two games before an ankle injury ended his season. Jimmy Garoppolo then stepped into the role, but he has since signed with the Raiders in free agency.
Rookie Brock Purdy was the star of the team at the end of the season as he led the 49ers to the NFC championship game. It’s definitely possible for Purdy to earn the starting role outright ahead of this season, especially if general manager John Lynch had to choose right now, he revealed at Monday’s league meetings.