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Rich Eisen, the NFL insider who famously debunked the rumors that Tom Brady would move to the Miami Dolphins, is now weighing in on the situation surrounding Trey Lance, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback. Given Eisen’s track record of breaking news stories, his opinion on the matter is highly anticipated.

Lance was drafted by the team with the third overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and has since been the subject of numerous rumors about his future with the team. While Eisen’s expertise on the situation with Lance is highly anticipated, it’s worth noting that his earlier debunking of the Brady rumor cemented his reputation as an authoritative voice in the NFL community.

Weighs in on Trey Lance’s Dicey Situation

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Regarding Trey Lance’s situation, Eisen believes that there are several factors at play. First and foremost are Lance’s recent injuries which could affect his performance early in the season despite not keeping him out for long periods.

Moreover, Jimmy Garoppolo is still on the San Francisco 49ers’ roster as a proven quarterback who led them to Super Bowl in past years. It remains unclear whether they would choose to give up on Garoppolo in favor of a rookie like Lance or not.

Despite the circumstances, Eisen maintains that Lance has a promising future ahead of him. He emphasizes that the 49ers made a deliberate decision to trade up in order to draft him and the coach has already expressed his confidence in Lance’s skills, even going so far as to claim he is currently the best quarterback on the team.

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So what does all of this imply for Lance’s future with the 49ers? It remains uncertain according to Eisen, but he predicts that the team will exercise patience and refrain from prematurely thrusting him into action before he is fully prepared.

All things considered, it is an intriguing scenario worth keeping tabs on for football fans. Who knows, perhaps Eisen will once again be the first to report any updates regarding Lance’s tenure with the 49ers.

49ers head coach sheds light on Lance’s struggle

Head coach Kyle Shanahan sheds some light on why Lance may have struggled during his rookie season. At the Dwight Clark Legacy Series event on Wednesday night, Shanahan revealed that Lance’s finger injury, sustained during his rookie year, never fully healed. This was a cause for concern as it affected his passing game, and despite Lance saying the finger was no longer an issue, it seems he had been keeping it under wraps.

With this news, it raises the question of whether Lance is finally fit and healthy. This takes precedence over how he will perform coming off a broken ankle. Shanahan’s recent comments, however, suggest that Lance is now in a much better place and can throw with great fluidity.

This is good news for the 49ers as Lance’s success is crucial to the team’s future success.

It’s also worth noting that a viral video of Lance surfaced in early April, showcasing an improved throwing motion.

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With Shanahan dropping this recent tidbit, it is now clear that Lance is healthy and ready to compete at full strength.

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While the start of OTAs on May 22 will reveal more about Lance’s progress, it’s safe to say that Shanahan’s words have given fans reason to be optimistic. With a healthy Lance and a strong supporting cast, the 49ers could be a team to watch out for in the upcoming NFL season.

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