Earlier this season when Mac Jones filled in for an injured Brock Purdy and was winning games for the San Francisco 49ers, there were some rumblings of there being a quarterback controversy.
Now, the national media cannot let that narrative die.
Even though Purdy has returned from injury and is undefeated in his four starts since coming back, there are still some who believe that Jones may be the long-term solution in San Francisco.
Jeff Howe of The Athletic dove into Jones' potential trade market this offseason and wrote the following:
"Purdy is on the books for about $47 million guaranteed in 2026 but just $11.