San Francisco 49ers draft bust gets the opportunity to prove he has what it takes to make it in the NFL in the Hall of Fame game
San Francisco 49ers fans will probably remember the name Trey Lance as long as they live due to how big a bust he was for the franchise. They drafted him third overall in the 2021 NFL Draft and sent a trade package that included three first-round picks to do it. And their return on investment […]
San Francisco 49ers fans will probably remember the name Trey Lance as long as they live due to how big a bust he was for the franchise. They drafted him third overall in the 2021 NFL Draft and sent a trade package that included three first-round picks to do it. And their return on investment crashed and burned right before their eyes.
He now has another chance to prove he belongs at the NFL level and try to separate himself from the “bust” label that might as well be written on the back of his jersey in the minds of fans. The Los Angeles Chargers have elected to name him the starter for the Hall of Fame game this Thursday, July 31, against the Detroit Lions.
Former 49ers QB Trey Lance set to start for the Chargers in the Hall of Fame game
During his time with the 49ers, Lance made four starts and only dressed for eight regular-season games. He recorded 797 passing yards, five touchdowns, and three interceptions as a 49er. Injuries derailed him from ever creating any momentum on the field, but the on field product was also simply not good enough.
It became apparent to the 49ers that their seventh-round pick a year after drafting Lance was a better starter option for the time being. That QB, of course, is Brock Purdy, who still to this day holds the title as the 49ers starter and has led the team to two NFC Championship appearances and even punched their ticket to appear in one Super Bowl. While the Lance situation may never feel great for 49ers fans, many likely feel that things worked out significantly better than they could have, thanks to Purdy. Now Purdy is one of the highest-paid QBs in the NFL, and Lance is battling to be a QB two in Los Angeles and will likely need to show out in the preseason to win the job.
San Francisco 49ers News
The 49ers are getting a needed boost on offense that could go a long way in training camp to get them ready for the season
The San Francisco 49ers want to put last year's disaster season in the rear-view mirror. Injuries piled up and derailed any chance they had at putting together a successful year. Unfortunately, they entered training camp with a few players still not 100%. Their WR room has multiple clear uncertainties surrounding it, with Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan […]
