Los san francisco 49ers could be on the hunt for a veteran quarterback this offseason, and the general manager John Lynch has revealed that he contacted none other than Tom Brady.
In an interview with the ‘Tampa Bay Times‘ Lynch joked about the possibility of Brady donning the 49ers jersey.
“I texted him when he retired. He was a teammate for about three weeks, so I texted him, just (telling him) Congratulations on one of the best races I’ve ever seen. in any sport, and I wished him the best. Let’s just leave it there,” she declared.
Lynch may not exactly be a joke
But as much as Lynch may have joked, the 49ers’ need for a reliable quarterback is no laughing matter. The team has undergone numerous quarterback changes in recent years, only starting in 2022 with three different players in its bid for the title. nfc title.
Brock Purdy y Trey Lance They’re coming off injuries, which means the 49ers might have to rotate quarterbacks again in 2023.
Although Purdy showed promise off the bench in the second half of 2022, going 7-1 as a starterstill faces an uncertain recovery timetable for the elbow surgery. Lance, the third overall pick in the 2021 draft, started only four games before a ankle injury sidelined him for most of last season.
with the veteran Jimmy Garoppolo Also slated to become a free agent, the 49ers need an experienced quarterback to anchor their offense.
Although Brady, who has repeatedly stated that has been retired “forever”may not be the answer to the 49ers problems as quarterbackthe possibility that the future member of the Hall of Fame put on the 49ers jersey is intriguing. As a long-time supporter of the team, Brady has been linked to San Francisco for years.
It’s not the first time the 49ers have shown interest in Brady. In 2020, Lynch expressed interest in the then-free-agent quarterback, but Brady eventually landed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
With the QB position in flux for the 49ers, Lynch acknowledged that the team could look to additional help in free agency. “we will aim all“he said. “We will try to improve our team where we can. We are looking to improve at every position, quarterback included,” Lynch finished.
