The late 80s were awkward for the 49ers ’ QBs. Joe Montana and Steve Young coexisted under head coach Bill Walsh’s leadership while doing the job of just one person. The only difference was that Montana was already established, while Young was still trying to get his foot in the door. Yet, it was the former’s veteran presence that gave the leadership the perfect tool to shape Young’s growth. How, you may ask?

Well, Seth Wickersham, a reporter and author of American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback, shared a tale from back in the day—one that suggests that sticking to the playbook isn’t always the best. He was on the Dan Patrick Show , where he recalled: “It’s interesting to see Steve Young when he was sort of taking over for Joe Montana. He had this moment where he was playing

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