NFL QB Free Agents: Anybody On The 49ers Radar?

by David Fucillo on Sep 4, 2011 9:54 AM PDT in 49ers QB 2011

Now that the biggest wave of roster cuts is complete, various players are hitting the market, some via the waiver wire and some via free agency. The 49ers currently sit with two quarterbacks on their roster in Alex Smith and Colin Kaepernick. When 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh discussed the current 53-man roster yesterday, he seemed to indicate the team would add a third quarterback in some form or fashion, whether it be on the practice squad or on the 53-man roster.

I went over to NFL.com/transactions and went through all the roster cuts this month. After the jump I've posted the 27 quarterbacks available following yesterday's cuts. They're listed in alphabetical order and do not include the quarterbacks released in August. This list also does not include players out of the NFL heading into training camp, such as Jeff Garcia and Daunte Culpepper. If you think I'm missing anybody of significance, let me know in the comments.

The most frequently discussed name on this list is Scott Tolzien. It will be interesting to see if he clears waivers. Maiocco has tweeted about guys like Kellen Clemens and Dan Orlovsky. Other than that, it's a mix of rookies and veterans, none of whom exactly wows anybody. Anybody jump out to you?

Quarterbacks

McLeod Bethel-Thompson (49ers)

Tom Brandstater (Cowboys)

Jarrett Brown (Browns)

Levi Brown (Bills)

Sean Canfield (Saints)

Hunter Cantwell (Ravens)

Rudy Carpenter (Bucs)

Kellen Clemens (Redskins)

Jonathan Crompton (Bucs)

Brodie Croyle (Cardinals)

Pat Devlin (Dolpins)

Trent Edwards (Raiders)

Adam Froman (Falcons)

Matt Gutierrez (Redskins)

Graham Harrell (Packers)

Dan LeFevour (Bengals)

Thaddeus Lewis (Rams)

Josh McCown (49ers)

Josh Nesbitt (Bills)

Kevin O'Connell (Dolphins)

Dan Orlovsky (Colts)

Ryan Perrilloux (Giants)

Zac Robinson (Lions)

Scott Tolzien (Chargers)

Adam Weber (Broncos)

Drew Willy (Jets)

John Parker Wilson (Falcons)

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Scott tolzien perhaps

I liked the poise I saw from him the other day. I had no idea Ryan Perrilloux was still playing ha.

by texasniner06 on Sep 4, 2011 10:00 AM PDT via mobile reply actions

I think we need a veteran

Kaep is already our project, we don’t need two. Trent Edwards might be a good target.

by Method24 on Sep 4, 2011 10:02 AM PDT reply actions

I agree!

by 49erFanSince1950 on Sep 4, 2011 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions

yeah

You stated my thoughts axactly

by nyrangerfan16 on Sep 4, 2011 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Nobody worth it

Bring McCown back if anything.

by Ougadas on Sep 4, 2011 10:05 AM PDT reply actions

I saw elsewhere that you didn't like Tolzien

Why not?

by brundylop on Sep 4, 2011 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions

Playing on our team

He can’t play our pass defense. He won’t look as good when he isn’t.

by Ougadas on Sep 4, 2011 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions

OK, I think I see Harbaugh working here

Harbaugh said they would add a third QB on the roster or Practice squad, but we just released 2 QBs: either of which would have been fine as 3rd QB. I really doubt Jim is too concerned about who the third-stringer is. This move only makes sense if: they just needed to get the roster number down to 53 or: they don’t feel Kaep can be backup to Smith and they need to get someone better than McCown or mcBLT to fill that role. If it was just to get the roster down to 53, then they should re-sign McCown or McBLT to the practice squad (if either are still available) or roster after they make room. If they don’t do that, then I think we will see another QB brought in for the backup spot.

by suffrin9erfan on Sep 4, 2011 10:05 AM PDT reply actions