The San Francisco 49ers‘ quarterback situation is a mess. After Jimmy Garoppolo, rookie sensation Brock Purdy suffered a severe injury in the NFC Championship game. All eyes are on Trey Lance. While the athlete is dealing with injuries, he could take the reins back as a quarterback. But the Niners QB1’s recent comments about his rehab plans have NFL fans wondering.
The Red and Gold suffered heartbreak when Trey Lance went down in Week 2 with a broken ankle. It led to Jimmy Garoppolo taking over, and he had some success. But After Jimmy GQ suffered an injury, Brock Purdy became the number one guy and instantly rose to prominence.
Is Trey Lance not focusing as a quarterback?
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As per The Athletic’s Matt Barrows, Trey Lance would not be working on his throwing motion in the early offseason. “I feel like I’m in a really good spot,” he mentioned. When asked about what he would like to work on, Lance said, “Tons of stuff. 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.”
#49ers QB Trey Lance recently said he won't work on his throwing motion this offseason, via @TheAthletic
Lance broke his ankle on Week 2 of the 2022 season but said: "I feel like I'm in a really good spot,"https://t.co/vDhyAo90cN pic.twitter.com/xUmMVYMrZU
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) February 5, 2023
The NFL fandom was in splits over Trey Lance’s comments.
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This user hollered over Lance on how a seventh-rounder stole his spot.
A 7th rounder stole your spot 😭
— Jarnold 🪶 (@Jarnold_Falcons) February 5, 2023
This user wants Lance to have his chance at the position.
There was literally nothing wrong with his throwing motion to begin with… the kid has barely got a chance to prove himself, can he please get a chance?
— Goodzzz (@Dagoodzzz) February 5, 2023
This user looked confident about Brock Purdy starting the upcoming season.
Brock Purdy will start over Trey next season
— Max Powers (@MaxPowers44) February 6, 2023
A user said that the 49ers might look to trade their QB1.
49ers really said let’s trade up for trey lance
— Tua’s doctor (@Brendan13786570) February 5, 2023
Another user said Purdy would touch the moon.
So he doesnt want to get better??? Purdy to the moon📈 pic.twitter.com/2UFv1X5f1j
— Bartholomew Willijax (@B_Willijax) February 5, 2023
Another user saw Lance’s comments as weird.
So he doesn't want to improve?? Weird
— Tanner (@Tannerjames13) February 6, 2023
One user said even retired man Tom Brady would work on his motion in the offseason.
Even Brady would work on his throwing motion in the off-season.
— Fernando🌺🌹🔮 (@fernandez2126) February 5, 2023
With the unusual situation in place, what could be the fate of the 49ers’ quarterback? A franchise legend weighed in on his thoughts.
Joe Montana mulled in on the Niners’ QB1 war
When training camp for the 2023 season begins, the 49ers will need to make a choice. The competition appears to fall between Brock Purdy and Trey Lance. Joe Montana, on the other hand, would prefer to see Jimmy Garoppolo on the field.
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"You gotta go with the guy that's been winning the games"
—@JoeMontana gives @MikeSilver his surprising pick for the @49ers starting QB next season pic.twitter.com/HIiqvpgBCs
— The Volume (@TheVolumeSports) February 5, 2023
During Montana’s appearance on ‘Open Mike’, the legendary quarterback said that the Niners should start Garoppolo. He added that the team should stick with someone that has been getting results and let him run the offense from there, and Jimmy G is the man.
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Who would the Niners choose as QB1? It is subject to witness.
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