Kyle Shanahan Reveals Philip Rivers as 49ers’ Emergency Quarterback Plan for Super Bowl
Key points:
- Kyle Shanahan confirmed that Philip Rivers was the 49ers' emergency quarterback plan for the Super Bowl.
- The plan was in place due to several quarterback injuries during the season.
- Rivers, who had retired from the NFL, was ready to come out of retirement if needed.
If the San Francisco 49ers had reached the Super Bowl last season, they had a backup plan in place at quarterback. Head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed that former star quarterback Philip Rivers was their emergency plan if they had advanced to the championship game and dealt with injuries at the position. Despite Rivers retiring in 2020 and coaching a high school football team, there was speculation about his return. However, nothing came of it, and Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance remained the team’s quarterbacks. Garoppolo was unable to return due to a foot injury.
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