49ers: 5 best options to back up Jimmy Garoppolo in 2021
No. 1: Andy Dalton could be just what the 49ers need in a backup
Low risk, high reward for the 49ers with veteran quarterback Andy Dalton.
Assuming they could get him at a cheap backup/bridge deal, Dalton can be a solid backup to Jimmy Garoppolo.
Pros
Dalton most likely doesn’t want to be just a backup. This could push Jimmy G a bit more to prove he can handle the workload of an NFL quarterback.
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During his brief time in Dallas with the Cowboys, Dalton completed 65 percent of his passes for 14 touchdowns and only eight interceptions. Not bad for a guy who thought he’d just be the second string to Dak Prescott when he signed last May.
The former Cincinnati Bengals star brings a lot of experience and could fit in just fine with the current 49ers roster.
Cons
Is Dalton good enough to push the Niners to a division title and home-field advantage if called upon?
No.
He could bring the team to a respectable record as he did in Dallas, but the 49ers need more than respectable. They need a backup who can come in, steal games and keep the team afloat in a challenging NFC West.
He’s also a pocket passer, who again the 49ers most likely want to move on from.
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The backup quarterback position will be an intriguing story to follow. Many players could see it as a possibility to learn from Garoppolo and take over down the road, or they could see it as a chance to compete for the starting role right away.