Anyone in the NFL knows Brock Purdy is the San Francisco 49ers’ new starting quarterback. Don’t let the elbow injury and PCL surgery be a distraction.
The 49ers also signed former New York Jets and Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold in free agency. The former 2018 first-rounder won’t exactly be competing for the starting job, but he could prove to be an effective backup for Purdy.
If the 49ers intend for Darnold to be Purdy’s backup, where does that leave Trey Lance, their former 2021 No. 3 overall pick?
That is the question NFL teams are asking San Francisco. If the Texans are among the number of teams asking general manager John Lynch about a deal, here are four considerations Houston has to keep in mind.