Fans would probably prefer to see the San Francisco 49ers stay with Jimmy Garoppolo rather than give up a significant draft capital for any potentially available quarterback not named Deshaun Watson. CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora noted on the network’s Super Bowl LV pre-game coverage that the 49ers are among the teams “very interested” in acquiring Watson from the Houston Texans, should he become available.

“Deshaun Watson, he still really wants to leave Houston,” La Canfora said. “The Texans say to teams, ‘We won’t trade him.’ That could change with the draft. I can tell you, the 49ers, the Panthers (are) among the teams very interested in Deshaun Watson, as are the Jets. “

Competition for Watson could turn fierce if the Texans seek to move him. It’s unclear how long the 49ers, if they were truly interested, would be willing to participate in a bidding war. Of course, Watson has some leverage over the potential destination, thanks to the no-trade clause in his contract. He should approve any destination if he can force a trade.

Speaking of the New York Jets, La Canfora reckons their quarterback Sam Darnold could also be traded, especially if Watson is on the line for them. San Francisco would he be interested?

“Sources tell me 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan (is) very high on Sam Darnold,” La Canfora added. “If it’s a game, follow me here, the 49ers would trade Jimmy Garoppolo, and sources tell me Bill Belichick would love to have a Jimmy G reunion in New England.”

You can watch the segment, which was captured by a fan, below.