ESPNCJ Beathard to stay 49ers' starting QB; Jimmy Garoppolo still learning offenseESPNIt was thought the 49ers, coming off their bye week, might turn to Jimmy Garoppolo as the starter this week, but Shanahan said the former New England Patriots backup is still learning the offense. The 49ers sent a 2018 second-round draft pick to New ...CJ Beathard to start at QB for Niners vs.