Trey Lance Fantasy

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Tuesday that quarterback Trey Lance has a shot to regain the starting job under center in 2023. "With Brock being hurt, (Trey Lance) has a chance to regain that," Shanahan said. On Monday, general manager John Lynch said that Purdy "has earned the right" to be the team's starter after impressing as a rookie in 2022. But with Purdy's availability for the start of the season in question after having right elbow surgery, Lance will have an opportunity to start in Week 1 if the team doesn't trade him during next month's draft. The 22-year-old former first-round pick hasn't had a real shot to prove himself as the team's starter yet, and it remains to be seen if he'll actually get that chance. We should know more this summer if Lance is still with the team. Shanahan said he expects Lance and Sam Darnold to both take first-team repetitions this offseason with Purdy hurt.

Mar. 28th • 11:29 AM

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (ankle) resumed throwing from full dropbacks last week and is expected to be fully cleared before organized team activities begin in May. Lance said he doesn't plan on tinkering with his throwing motion this offseason. The 22-year-old signal-caller lacked experience in college and has started only four NFL games in two seasons. But with Brock Purdy (elbow) likely being ready around the first week of the regular season in a best-case scenario, it's looking more likely that Lance will have QB1 duties for the Niners to open the 2023 season. It will take Lance time to develop, but he could become a high-end dual-threat QB. After all, the 49ers have all the pieces around him to give him every chance to succeed.

Feb. 28th • 10:58 PM

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (ankle, leg) said that he wouldn't be focusing on his throwing mechanics early in the offseason. "I feel like I'm in a really good spot," Lance said. He plans to remain in Santa Clara, Calif., for around the next three weeks to finish up his rehab before working on some other things. "I feel like I've got a much better plan this offseason. I said the same things last year. But even more (this year). As the years go on they get better just in knowing what they want from me and where I feel I'm at my best." Jimmy Garoppolo is a free agent and won't be returning, and Brock Purdy (elbow) may not be full go by training camp after tearing his UCL in the NFC Championship game. Lance, who is the former first-rounder, feels like the early favorite this offseason to open 2023 as San Fran's starting QB, if he's healthy.

Feb. 3rd • 6:08 PM