The San Francisco 49ers have been evaluating their options for quarterback Lance after Sam Darnold secured the backup role, according to an Associated Press source. The 49ers have been looking for a reliable backup quarterback since Jimmy Garoppolo went down with an injury in Week 2 of the 2020 season.
Lance, a former North Dakota State star, was selected by the 49ers with the third overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. He was expected to compete with Garoppolo for the starting job, but the veteran QB was traded to the New England Patriots in April.
With Darnold now in the mix, the 49ers are evaluating their options for Lance. The team is reportedly considering giving him some playing time this season, as well as potentially trading him.
The 49ers have been impressed with Lance’s athleticism and arm strength, and believe he has the potential to be a franchise quarterback. However, they are also aware that he is still a raw prospect and will need time to develop.
If the 49ers decide to give Lance some playing time this season, it could be a great opportunity for him to gain valuable experience and show what he can do on the field. It could also give the team a better idea of what they have in Lance and whether or not he is ready to take over as the starting quarterback in the future.
On the other hand, if the 49ers decide to trade Lance, they could get some valuable assets in return that could help them build for the future. This could be a great move for the team if they feel like Lance isn’t ready to take over as the starter in the near future.
Only time will tell what the 49ers decide to do with Lance, but it’s clear that they are evaluating all of their options. It will be interesting to see what they decide to do and how it will affect their future plans at the quarterback position.
