Steve Young is one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the NFL — not just the 49ers.
So when he speaks about quarterback play, you should listen. His analysis has proven to be consistently measured, reasonable, and above all, insightful.
That’s why I was stunned when I heard Young say this when he joined me on KNBR this week:
“I don’t want Jimmy [Garoppolo] around for a couple of more months… I want Jimmy around for 10 years.”
B-Y-what now? Over the last few seasons, when Young has talked about Garoppolo, he has not said terribly complimentary things.
So this is a U-turn that puts my “I think I’m beginning to trust Garoppolo” take to shame.
“How can anyone say that the quarterback you saw play on Monday night can’t be here for 10 years?” Young said. “I want him to be here for 10 years because if you have answers at quarterback for 10 years, then…
