Jeremy Fowler recently broken down the key free agency moves for each NFL team into a feature for ESPN. What thoughts did you have about the San Francisco 49ers? While the team strengthened the offensive line with the new signing of Trent Williams and the addition of Alex Mack and the key players in the new signing, such as winger Kyle Juszczyk and corner Jason Verrett, the writer of ESPN seems to be waiting for a move to bolster another position.

“The 49ers live up to the quarterback,” Fowler wrote. “They had extensive conversations with (Joe) Flacco, who started with Kyle Shanahan during a visit last week before finally choosing Philly.”

According to reports, San Francisco would also be part of Andy Dalton before the Chicago Bears signed the quarterback. Fowler reports that the team spoke with Mitch Trubisky’s representatives before he joined the Buffalo Bills. It looks like the 49ers are trying to improve on safety points behind starter Jimmy Garoppolo, who missed 10 games last season due to ankle injuries and 23 games in the last three seasons.

Fowler adds this piece: “Rumors persist that Jacksonville quarterback Gardner Minshew II could be in his plans through the trade.”

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While the “rumors” don’t point to the reported interest, it’s an interesting statement. Minshew has 20 games of initial experience in his two NFL seasons, has pitched for 5,530 yards with 37 touchdowns with 11 interceptions during that period and plans to earn $ 850,000 on salary this season. This is a bargain for an experienced quarterback.

Minshew started eight games last season, but the Jaguars are expected to shoot Trevor Lawrence with the No. 1 general election.

As for the possibility of upgrading from Garoppolo, right now there aren’t too many options outside of a possible pipe dream or two.

“Watson would be a (choice), of course,” Fowler added. “But he has almost nothing to do. So for now, San Francisco can focus on adding to the quarterback room and adjusting from there.”