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San Francisco 49ers: Breaking down the quarterback depth chart for 2018

By Peter Panacy

CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass the football in the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass the football in the first quarter against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 3, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – DECEMBER 24: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers signalsto his team during their NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Levi’s Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – DECEMBER 24: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers signalsto his team during their NFL game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Levi’s Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images) /

With the 2018 NFL Draft on the horizon, Niner Noise evaluates the San Francisco 49ers’ quarterbacking depth chart with, and behind, Jimmy Garoppolo.

Just over a year ago, the San Francisco 49ers were scrambling for quarterbacking options heading into the 2017 NFL Draft. They eventually settled on veteran free agents Brian Hoyer and Matt Barkley, while also tabbing former Iowa prospect C.J. Beathard in Round 3.

What a difference a year makes.

The midseason trade for Jimmy Garoppolo changed the entire landscape of the franchise. Hoyer is gone, and Barkley never made the 53-man roster.

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Meanwhile, Garoppolo appears to be the next franchise-elite signal-caller in the making. At least the Niners hope so.

Garoppolo is the shoo-in starter for head coach Kyle Shanahan and Co. this upcoming season. There’s no question about that. But as the Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles can attest, having a quality backup can be just as vital as a top-tier starter.

Just think, who would have guessed Eagles backup QB would wind up being a Super Bowl MVP?

With the 2018 NFL Draft a few weeks away, let’s break down everything about the Niners depth chart under center and see what question marks or X-factors face San Francisco’s throwers this season.

Starting off with the big name, Garoppolo.