There seems to be a sentiment for Beathard because he was Kittle's QB at some school, I guess. BUt in my reckoning or perhaps wishes is better word, only Garap is left next year, with all new guys.
I'll say it again. As a guy who tries to watch every second of Niners play, I saw Beathard just get the shit beat out of him and it was painful. He earned respect and even love just for that pounding he took but it's the wrong reason to hang onto somebody in that ruthless sport. I get the feeling he's a truly great guy as a teammate.
He isn't fast enough to get out of trouble. I mean, if the o-line gets fixed and/or the RBs are all healthy, he has a chance, but otherwise, they need a scrambler by necessity not by fortune. Shanahan's system would seem to not require a scrambler but that's if everybody's healthy, I guess.
Mullens scrambled better than Beathard, he actually had a nice spin move, but he is too short and isn't steady as a passer. He's the guy who gets passes batted down and probably can't see well enough to watch the receivers trajectories....
It will be a pleasant surprise if Beathard is successful for last two games, but I don't expect it from past times.