Steve Young: Wouldn’t cash 49ers checks, out of spite | Trending Now
Steve Young: Wouldn’t cash 49ers checks, out of spite | Trending Now  
Podcast: In Depth With Graham Bensinger
Published On: Fri Sep 05 2025
Description: Football legend Steve Young looks back on his time in the USFL and on the 49ers. He details his $40 million deal with the USFL’s LA Express and joining the San Francisco 49ers as a backup quarterback to Joe Montana. He also remembers the “interesting” way he handled his checks in his early 49ers days.