For the first time since 2018, SF 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens was starting in a regular-season game again, being a key figure in the Niners’ lopsided 36-9 Week 3 road win over the New York Giants.
Of course we all know the story: starter Jimmy Garoppolo is injured and Mullens got the nod.
Many wanted Mullens to play after Garoppolo had some early season jitters. Now they’ve seen the fourth-year backup in action and a decision needs to be made about whether to rush Garoppolo back or not.
If, and only if, Garoppolo is 100 percent healthy, the SF 49ers should start him.