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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 14: Trey Lance #5 of the San Francisco 49ers warm up prior to the start of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Levi’s Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 14: Trey Lance #5 of the San Francisco 49ers warm up prior to the start of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Levi’s Stadium on August 14, 2021 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Who doesn’t want to play like Aaron Rodgers? After all, he is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL today. A current favorite for the MVP of the year. Only a few can move the way Rodgers does. It is not easy to replicate his game. But that is exactly what the 49ers want to do. Kyle Shanahan revealed that they want their rookie quarterback Trey Lance to imitate Aaron Rodgers.
The rookie will play a critical role in the 49ers’ attack this week to prepare and face the Packers. Lance playing like Rodgers is going to be a big help for San Francisco.
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Why is Trey Lance imitating Aaron Rodgers?
According to the head coach Kyle Shanahan, they want Trey Lance to be at his best and help the team practice. “We need Trey to be very aggressive, let it rip,” said Shanahan. “Hopefully if he does make some mistakes in practice, our defense will catch it and make him pay. But we need him to be aggressive in everything he does because Aaron doesn’t miss many of those opportunities when they’re presented to him.”
San Francisco 49ers Trey Lance is playing Green Bay Packers Aaron Rodgers in practice to prepare the defense. pic.twitter.com/SOf6UeIPQl
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The 49ers wanted Lance to play like Aaron Rodgers so the defense could prepare for the match. Their main quarterback, Jimmy Garoppolo, will be playing against Green Bay with a shoulder injury. So the Niners have asked Trey to be like Aaron.
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Rodgers does not make too many mistakes in the field. So the defense will have a hard time catching up with the Packers. This is where Trey Lance steps in.
Trey Lance imitating other NFL quarterbacks
Imitating Aaron Rodgers is not Trey Lance’s first rodeo. The quarterback has spent a lot of his rookie campaign playing like other quarterbacks. From Kyler Murray to Kirk Cousins, Lance has done it all. This exercise always helps the 49ers to prepare for their games. It also helps Trey to study different quarterbacks and learn more about football.
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The 49ers have their own way of preparing for the wild-card game. Packers are hoping for cold weather and loud crowds. The game between these two titans will be impressive. Both the teams have big tasks in front of them. Who will move forward in the playoffs?
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