Would any free agent QBs actually be upgrade for 49ers?

There aren’t many free agent quarterbacks that would be an upgrade for the 49ers over Jimmy Garoppolo.

Dak Prescott

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This is an intriguing hypothetical. Prescott threw for nearly 4,902 yards last season along with 30 touchdowns and 11 interceptions in an offense that was often criticized for a lack of creativity. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has never gotten grief for a lack of creativity on offense, and Prescott might thrive in a more dynamic system. On the other hand, it stands to reason Garoppolo might reach Prescott’s numbers in Shanahan’s offense in 2020. Not to mention Prescott has always had the benefit of one the league’s top two or three offensive lines. Prescott and Garoppolo are probably a wash in Shanahan’s system given their individual skill sets, but Garoppolo for now comes in at a much lower price tag even if Prescott is a little bit better.