Kirk Cousins speculation is back in the 49ers’ orbit. Because of course it is. Kyle Shanahan making Cousins the Plan A for his first venture into finding a franchise quarterback is bound to follow him for as long as either he or Cousins are employed by an NFL franchise.
Until now there hasn’t been much opportunity for the two sides to reconnect. The 49ers have been mired in their own turmoil at QB while Cousins has been locked into cushy, fully-guaranteed deals with the Vikings. Recent news that Cousins plans to hit free agency this offseason, combined with San Francisco’s seemingly perpetual question mark under center has thrust us all back into the rumor mill where Shanahan continues pursuing of his holy-ish grail.
