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What happened in 1992 with Steve Young?
By the start of the 1992 season, it appeared that Young's starting job was in serious peril. Montana appeared to be close to recovering from his elbow tendon surgery.
What was Steve Young's starting job in 1992?
Steve Young was the San Francisco 49ers' starting quarterback.

Question: How was it in peril?
Self-contained rewrite: How was Steve Young's San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback job in peril in 1992?