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Why the 49ers Should Wait Until 2018 to Address the Quarterback Position

By Akash Anavarathan

Mar 1, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan speaks to the media during the 2017 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan speaks to the media during the 2017 NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 20, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Brian Hoyer (2) signals during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 20, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Brian Hoyer (2) signals during the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Quarterback Options for 2017

Before the 49ers get to the 2018 offseason, they have to play out the 2017 season, but who will start at quarterback?

With no options on the roster currently, the 49ers should turn to a veteran “bridge” quarterback solution and a young draft pick.

Some potential options for this “bridge” player include quarterbacks Brian Hoyer, Matt Schaub or Josh McCown.

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They can pursue these players for a cheap deal, build the rest of the team through the draft and free agency and wait on the quarterback till 2018.

I still think they should draft a quarterback in 2017, probably should go with Patrick Mahomes in the second round and give him a run behind one of these veterans.

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The 49ers don’t have a cornerstone quarterback currently in the building. I don’t think that guy will walk through the door this year either.

San Francisco should wait until 2018 and pursue these other options. They’ll save draft capital and have the potential to build other parts of their team in the meantime.