Report: 49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo 'not a lock' to be traded this offseason

Schefter adds that "Lance was probably further behind than people realized" during his rookie season and is "greener than people realize" coming off San Francisco's playoff run. While the 49ers proved they can compete for a Super Bowl berth under Garoppolo, Lance may not be ready to make a leap between the closing days of winter and September to follow in his mentor's footsteps. 

Schefter isn't the first person to openly say Lance doesn't yet possess the goods to perform under the bright lights of postseason games less than 12 months from today. Lance's perceived slow development is a big reason Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio and handfuls of others continue to link the 49ers with none other than Tom Brady, who would have to be traded by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers if he wanted to end his retirement and play for his beloved childhood club later this year. 

The 49ers may not trade Garoppolo for pennies on the dollar but could be convinced to pull the trigger on such a transaction if they could land the G.O.A.T. during the summer.