The San Francisco 49ers have a quarterback competition on their hands.
Per 49ers general manager John Lynch, all three of Trey Lance, Brock Purdy, and Sam Darnold will compete to be the team’s starter. However, Purdy has the inside track to getting the job based on how he played this past season.
John Lynch makes it clear that Brock Purdy, Trey Lance and Sam Darnold will all compete for the 49ers’ QB job but that Purdy if/when healthy is “the leader in the clubhouse” based on track record established in 2022
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) March 27, 2023
Purdy came out of nowhere in 2022 after both Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo went down with season-ending injuries. He helped the 49ers get to the NFC Championship Game before he then went down with a season-ending elbow injury.
Despite that, the NFL community is skeptical about this, especially since the 49ers traded up to take Lance just a couple of years ago.
why on earth did you trade three firsts to not give the kid a chance lmao https://t.co/iIcga3xO4P
— Jack O’Brien (@JackOBrienNFL) March 27, 2023
“That trade-up for Lance seems awful,” another tweet read.
That trade up for Lance seems awful. https://t.co/sGMCsUTUTQ
— Jonny Page (@JonnyPage9) March 27, 2023
There is 0 reason for John Lynch to make this statement. Odd timing and completely odd statement. https://t.co/azc1ILnhHA
— TheOGfantasyfootball (@TheOGfantasy) March 27, 2023
Why the 49ers won’t win a ring exhibit A: https://t.co/mHNCepZ58b
— Josiah (@Josiah__Dev) March 27, 2023
Amazing how this regime wasted so many first-round picks and yet is still competitive. https://t.co/4Sq2pmwGY2
— Philipp (@AustrianRed) March 27, 2023
Wow. 3 first-round picks for Lance, but Mr. Irrelevant last year is the leader in the clubhouse. https://t.co/zjbqIGp9aJ
— Warren Ludford (@wludford) March 27, 2023
Man what was point of trading up + selecting Trey Lance lol https://t.co/YktdVPWi7m
— CFBNumbers (@CFBNumbers) March 27, 2023
SF spent 3 first round picks on a QB that clearly needed time to develop, yet they are willing to move on after only 3 full games because another QB managed to be successful in an extremely friendly scheme with elite weapons and a strong defense. https://t.co/7ilzXA56QN
— preston (@FF_Engineer_) March 27, 2023
“It is worth considering what value Trey Lance may have on the trade market. Could be a more affordable option that teams look to if they are QB-needy and don’t want to pay up for Lamar,” another tweet read.
It is worth considering what value Trey Lance may have on the trade market. Could be a more affordable option that teams look to if they are QB-needy and don’t want to pay up for Lamar. https://t.co/cbRjUF3Fli
— Anthony Amico (@amicsta) March 27, 2023
This competition should be a fun one to watch as OTAs and minicamp are just around the corner.