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Fans probably prefer the San Francisco 49ers to join Jimmy Garoppolo rather than give up significant capital for any potentially available quarterback other than Deshaun Watson. Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports noted in pre-game Super Bowl LV coverage on the network that the 49ers are among the teams “very interested” in acquiring Watson from the Houston Texans, should he be available.
“Deshaun Watson, he still wants to be out of Houston,” La Canfora said. “The Texans tell the teams, ‘We don’t market it.’ That could change for the draft. I can tell you, the 49ers, the Panthers (who are) among the teams very interested in Deshaun Watson, just like the Jets.”
Competition for Watson could increase if the Texans want to move him. It is unknown how long the 49ers, if they are really interested, would be willing to compete in a bidding war. Of course, Watson has some influence over where he potentially goes, thanks to the non-exchange clause in his contract. You should approve any destination if you can force a trade.
Speaking of the New York Jets, La Canfora feels that their quarterback, Sam Darnold, could also change, especially if Watson plays them. Would San Francisco be interested?
“Sources tell me the 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan is very high on Sam Darnold,” adds La Canfora. “If it’s a game, follow me here, the 49ers will change Jimmy Garoppolo and sources tell me Bill Belichick would love to have a Jimmy G reunion in New England.”
Below you can see the segment captured by a fan.
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