'This is Trey's team'

Here is the basis for my expert opinion:)  

Last year QB ranking of who I would have taken:

1 - Lawrence and a very close 1-a - Wilson

Lawrence did not look very good but was put in the worst situation of any QB - rookie or not.
I loved/still do Wilson who was also put in a very bad Jets situation but not as bad as Lawrence's. Wilson played worse than Lawrence - IMO.

3 - Fields
4 - Mac Jones
5 - Lance - too inexperienced and ran a lot in college as a man amongst boys.  He pulled the ball down and ran when under pressure too much but of course was successful with those runs even when guys were wide open/pressure/run.  Has the physical skills (6'3 225) but I did not see a QB in command of a complex offense having to make clutch plays to win close games.  I saw a man amongst boys who blew away the competition with his size/speed and strong (not necessarily accurate) arm.  He was almost playing street ball.  This is the NFL his size/speed/arm are still high level but in the range of most of the Top 10 QB's so he is not a unicorn in the Mahome's mold...again my opinion.  He is more in the Josh Allen mold, but I don't think as talented passing wise or even running wise although that needs to be seen on the field for Lance playing as a man amongst men.  I agree with the Kap analogy and that might be high end for Lance IMO.

You heard it here first from someone who would have drafted him after Feilds and Mac Jones and still would.

I think the 49'ers made the wrong decision on Lance and also gave up too much but I will go back to my strong belief and advocacy for the Vikings:

If you are in a position of the draft, with a strong QB class, trust your personnel decisions, and carpe diem or go get him.  Shanahan/Lynch sure did that so Kudos for having the balls to make that move.  I am not sure what I would have done at 3 because that was too high for me for any of the remaining 3 QB's.  Plus, they gave up so much to get to 3 they weren't likely to get close to equal value in a small trade down into the 7-10 range where I would have taken any of the remaining 3 QB's starting with Fields at 7.  I'm just being honest as to how my final thoughts were about that 2021 draft at that time and posted as such.  

We might be in a similar situation next offseason draft.  Meaning we need one of the young QB's do we have the trust in a second year GM/HC and some new staff to have the balls of a seasoned vet like Shan/Lynch???  Inquiriing minds want to know :)  Actually, ideal for me would be KC proves me (and many others) wrong and we stick with him.  I would then still want to look strong at the QB but not as aggressively as if we were desparate.

My goodness..I can ramble on :)

@"minny65" said: Here is the basis for my expert opinion:)  

Last year QB ranking of who I would have taken:

1 - Lawrence and a very close 1-a - Wilson

Lawrence did not look very good but was put in the worst situation of any QB - rookie or not.
I loved/still do Wilson who was also put in a very bad Jets situation but not as bad as Lawrence's. Wilson played worse than Lawrence - IMO.

3 - Fields
4 - Mac Jones
5 - Lance - too inexperienced and ran a lot in college as a man amongst boys.  He pulled the ball down and ran when under pressure too much but of course was successful with those runs even when guys were wide open/pressure/run.  Has the physical skills (6'3 225) but I did not see a QB in command of a complex offense having to make clutch plays to win close games.  I saw a man amongst boys who blew away the competition with his size/speed and strong (not necessarily accurate) arm.  He was almost playing street ball.  This is the NFL his size/speed/arm are still high level but in the range of most of the Top 10 QB's so he is not a unicorn in the Mahome's mold...again my opinion.  He is more in the Josh Allen mold, but I don't think as talented passing wise or even running wise although that needs to be seen on the field for Lance playing as a man amongst men.  I agree with the Kap analogy and that might be high end for Lance IMO.

You heard it here first from someone who would have drafted him after Feilds and Mac Jones and still would.

I think the 49'ers made the wrong decision on Lance and also gave up too much but I will go back to my strong belief and advocacy for the Vikings:

If you are in a position of the draft, with a strong QB class, trust your personnel decisions, and carpe diem or go get him.  Shanahan/Lynch sure did that so Kudos for having the balls to make that move.  I am not sure what I would have done at 3 because that was too high for me for any of the remaining 3 QB's.  Plus, they gave up so much to get to 3 they weren't likely to get close to equal value in a small trade down into the 7-10 range where I would have taken any of the remaining 3 QB's starting with Fields at 7.  I'm just being honest as to how my final thoughts were about that 2021 draft at that time and posted as such.  

We might be in a similar situation next offseason draft.  Meaning we need one of the young QB's do we have the trust in a second year GM/HC and some new staff to have the balls of a seasoned vet like Shan/Lynch???  Inquiriing minds want to know :)  Actually, ideal for me would be KC proves me (and many others) wrong and we stick with him.  I would then still want to look strong at the QB but not as aggressively as if we were desparate.

My goodness..I can ramble on :)

@"pattersaur" said:

@"greediron" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"greediron" said:

Or similar to the gamble they took with kaepernik.

Very similar! That one took them to the SB and also owned GB for years so I can see why they’re anxious to try it again. 

I was thinking of the gamble they took on his contract. That was after their superbowl appearance. After signing his big contract, he really started to struggle with the QB thing, harbaugh bailed and then Kaep fell of the face of the NFL. He went 8-8, 2-6 and 1-10 in his last 3 years after signing a big contract.

Lance is on a cheap rookie deal for 3 more years with a 5th year option so while I see what you mean about Kaep’s money not working out, the Niners don’t have to worry about that with Lance for quite some time so I’m not sure how that’s super relevant. 

We can revisit this thread during the season but to me the Niners are doing what the Vikings should be strongly considering doing. I understand a bird in the hand but if you keep bonking your head against the glass ceiling with said bird, it might be time to investigate the bush.

Lance was a running QB at NDSU.  Yeah, he's got a big arm, but he'd drop back and more often than throw.  No way would I trust a NDSU QB as a NFL pure passer.  NDSU is a running offense, so expecting Trey to be a pass first QB just won't happen right away.  He might end up being really good one day, but taking him so high in the draft seemed crazy to me.  Hell, I thought Wentz would be a 4th rounder so I guess I really have a hard time evaluating college QBs.

@"HappyViking" said: Lance was a running QB at NDSU.  Yeah, he's got a big arm, but he'd drop back and more often than throw.  No way would I trust a NDSU QB as a NFL pure passer.  NDSU is a running offense, so expecting Trey to be a pass first QB just won't happen right away.  He might end up being really good one day, but taking him so high in the draft seemed crazy to me.  Hell, I thought Wentz would be a 4th rounder so I guess I really have a hard time evaluating college QBs.

@"StickyBun" said:

@"MaroonBells" said: Lance is a phenomenal athlete. He's also uber smart and has a cannon for an arm. I had him ranked #1 among the QBs last year, ahead of even Lawrence. 

Now, none of that means jack if you play him before he's ready (Bears), but the 49ers were smart with him. So I have a feeling Shanahan will know how to get the most out of him. Still, I think he's a year away.

.....more importantly, none of that means jack if he can't be a pro QB. He may never be ready. Steve McNair basically sat 2 full seasons (a few starts sprinkled in, but he had no pressure as THE man) before being named the starter. Yet here's the difference I'm talking about: McNair attempted 1,755 passes in college. Lance has 318 attempts. 318 ATTEMPTS. In the Missouri Valley Conference. I don't see how there isn't extreme skepticism with him. 

I have nothing against the kid and wish him well....sincerely. From all accounts, a nice young man. He's on a decent team, that will help. Solid coaching in San Fran. The table is set up for him to succeed. 

I respect and appreciate that the 49ers are shooting their shot. At least when the Vikings get to that point, the old regime will have no part in choosing the guy. No one knows yet if Lance is the guy but it was pretty obvious that Jimmy G. wasn't.

@"pattersaur" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"1VikesFan" said: I think this decision will haunt the Niners. 

It won’t. Lance is a prototype QB of the future of the NFL. SF knows it and are being proactive. The Vikings would do well to monitor this situation closely. 

The odds that any QB drafted turns into a quality starter is extremely low. 

Ok sure but what does that have to do with Lance? I laid out why I think he’ll succeed on the Niners— maybe not immediately, but long term. Do you disagree and think he’ll stink? Do you think they’d be better off sticking with Jimmy G?

Even Trevor Lawrence a "generational talent" sucked last year.

Trey barely played at the collegiate level.  I have no idea how the Niners plan on transitioning him into a starting role and not having the team implode.  If he doesn't light it up right out the gate (which its likely he wont) you're going to have a bunch of resentment in that locker room....unless they trade Jimmy. 

So you think they would be better off having not drafted Lance and staying with Jimmy? If that’s what you’re saying I understand it and do see the merit, but ultimately I disagree. Again, I trust Shanahan and Lynch to know what they’re doing. 

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"1VikesFan" said: I think this decision will haunt the Niners. 

It won’t. Lance is a prototype QB of the future of the NFL. SF knows it and are being proactive. The Vikings would do well to monitor this situation closely. 

The odds that any QB drafted turns into a quality starter is extremely low. 

Ok sure but what does that have to do with Lance? I laid out why I think he’ll succeed on the Niners— maybe not immediately, but long term. Do you disagree and think he’ll stink? Do you think they’d be better off sticking with Jimmy G?

Even Trevor Lawrence a "generational talent" sucked last year.

Trey barely played at the collegiate level.  I have no idea how the Niners plan on transitioning him into a starting role and not having the team implode.  If he doesn't light it up right out the gate (which its likely he wont) you're going to have a bunch of resentment in that locker room....unless they trade Jimmy. 

So you think they would be better off having not drafted Lance and staying with Jimmy? If that’s what you’re saying I understand it and do see the merit, but ultimately I disagree. Again, I trust Shanahan and Lynch to know what they’re doing. 

Its not just Lance. They gave up ‘21, ‘22, ‘23s firsts and a 3rd. Had they already had the third pick thats one thing. To give up that many premium picks for a kid who has next to no collegiate experience….no it was a terrible decision.  

Id put the odds well under 1/10 that he’s the starter in 2024. 

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"1VikesFan" said: I think this decision will haunt the Niners. 

It won’t. Lance is a prototype QB of the future of the NFL. SF knows it and are being proactive. The Vikings would do well to monitor this situation closely. 

The odds that any QB drafted turns into a quality starter is extremely low. 

Ok sure but what does that have to do with Lance? I laid out why I think he’ll succeed on the Niners— maybe not immediately, but long term. Do you disagree and think he’ll stink? Do you think they’d be better off sticking with Jimmy G?

Even Trevor Lawrence a "generational talent" sucked last year.

Trey barely played at the collegiate level.  I have no idea how the Niners plan on transitioning him into a starting role and not having the team implode.  If he doesn't light it up right out the gate (which its likely he wont) you're going to have a bunch of resentment in that locker room....unless they trade Jimmy. 

So you think they would be better off having not drafted Lance and staying with Jimmy? If that’s what you’re saying I understand it and do see the merit, but ultimately I disagree. Again, I trust Shanahan and Lynch to know what they’re doing. 

Its not just Lance. They gave up ‘21, ‘22, ‘23s firsts and a 3rd. Had they already had the third pick thats one thing. To give up that many premium picks for a kid who has next to no collegiate experience….no it was a terrible decision.  

Id put the odds well under 1/10 that he’s the starter in 2024. 

LOL. Hyperbole much?

More likely odds are "well under" 1 in 10 that the 49ers give up on a player they gave three 1sts and a 3rd for before his 1st contract is up. 

@"StickyBun" said:

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"1VikesFan" said: I think this decision will haunt the Niners. 

It won’t. Lance is a prototype QB of the future of the NFL. SF knows it and are being proactive. The Vikings would do well to monitor this situation closely. 

The odds that any QB drafted turns into a quality starter is extremely low. 

Ok sure but what does that have to do with Lance? I laid out why I think he’ll succeed on the Niners— maybe not immediately, but long term. Do you disagree and think he’ll stink? Do you think they’d be better off sticking with Jimmy G?

Even Trevor Lawrence a "generational talent" sucked last year.

Trey barely played at the collegiate level.  I have no idea how the Niners plan on transitioning him into a starting role and not having the team implode.  If he doesn't light it up right out the gate (which its likely he wont) you're going to have a bunch of resentment in that locker room....unless they trade Jimmy. 

So you think they would be better off having not drafted Lance and staying with Jimmy? If that’s what you’re saying I understand it and do see the merit, but ultimately I disagree. Again, I trust Shanahan and Lynch to know what they’re doing. 

Its not just Lance. They gave up ‘21, ‘22, ‘23s firsts and a 3rd. Had they already had the third pick thats one thing. To give up that many premium picks for a kid who has next to no collegiate experience….no it was a terrible decision.  

Id put the odds well under 1/10 that he’s the starter in 2024. 

LOL. Hyperbole much?

More likely odds are "well under" 1 in 10 that the 49ers give up on a player they gave three 1sts and a 3rd for before his 1st contract is up. 

Yeah, agree with you on that much. He's going to get EVERY opportunity and beyond before they say uncle.

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"HappyViking" said: Lance was a running QB at NDSU.  Yeah, he's got a big arm, but he'd drop back and more often than throw.  No way would I trust a NDSU QB as a NFL pure passer.  NDSU is a running offense, so expecting Trey to be a pass first QB just won't happen right away.  He might end up being really good one day, but taking him so high in the draft seemed crazy to me.  Hell, I thought Wentz would be a 4th rounder so I guess I really have a hard time evaluating college QBs.

Dude, don't be so hard on yourself. Wentz has played like a 4th rounder. 

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"1VikesFan" said: I think this decision will haunt the Niners. 

It won’t. Lance is a prototype QB of the future of the NFL. SF knows it and are being proactive. The Vikings would do well to monitor this situation closely. 

The odds that any QB drafted turns into a quality starter is extremely low. 

Ok sure but what does that have to do with Lance? I laid out why I think he’ll succeed on the Niners— maybe not immediately, but long term. Do you disagree and think he’ll stink? Do you think they’d be better off sticking with Jimmy G?

Even Trevor Lawrence a "generational talent" sucked last year.

Trey barely played at the collegiate level.  I have no idea how the Niners plan on transitioning him into a starting role and not having the team implode.  If he doesn't light it up right out the gate (which its likely he wont) you're going to have a bunch of resentment in that locker room....unless they trade Jimmy. 

So you think they would be better off having not drafted Lance and staying with Jimmy? If that’s what you’re saying I understand it and do see the merit, but ultimately I disagree. Again, I trust Shanahan and Lynch to know what they’re doing. 

Its not just Lance. They gave up ‘21, ‘22, ‘23s firsts and a 3rd. Had they already had the third pick thats one thing. To give up that many premium picks for a kid who has next to no collegiate experience….no it was a terrible decision.  

Id put the odds well under 1/10 that he’s the starter in 2024. 

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"StickyBun" said:

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"1VikesFan" said: I think this decision will haunt the Niners. 

It won’t. Lance is a prototype QB of the future of the NFL. SF knows it and are being proactive. The Vikings would do well to monitor this situation closely. 

The odds that any QB drafted turns into a quality starter is extremely low. 

Ok sure but what does that have to do with Lance? I laid out why I think he’ll succeed on the Niners— maybe not immediately, but long term. Do you disagree and think he’ll stink? Do you think they’d be better off sticking with Jimmy G?

Even Trevor Lawrence a "generational talent" sucked last year.

Trey barely played at the collegiate level.  I have no idea how the Niners plan on transitioning him into a starting role and not having the team implode.  If he doesn't light it up right out the gate (which its likely he wont) you're going to have a bunch of resentment in that locker room....unless they trade Jimmy. 

So you think they would be better off having not drafted Lance and staying with Jimmy? If that’s what you’re saying I understand it and do see the merit, but ultimately I disagree. Again, I trust Shanahan and Lynch to know what they’re doing. 

Its not just Lance. They gave up ‘21, ‘22, ‘23s firsts and a 3rd. Had they already had the third pick thats one thing. To give up that many premium picks for a kid who has next to no collegiate experience….no it was a terrible decision.  

Id put the odds well under 1/10 that he’s the starter in 2024. 

LOL. Hyperbole much?

More likely odds are "well under" 1 in 10 that the 49ers give up on a player they gave three 1sts and a 3rd for before his 1st contract is up. 

Yeah, agree with you on that much. He's going to get EVERY opportunity and beyond before they say uncle.b

If he goes out,  plays like shit,   the heat will be on the coaches and who ever else signed off on that pick and the moves it took to get him,  he may get to start 24,  but I bet there is a back up plan in place unless he shows well this year.

@"pattersaur" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"StickyBun" said:

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"1VikesFan" said: I think this decision will haunt the Niners. 

It won’t. Lance is a prototype QB of the future of the NFL. SF knows it and are being proactive. The Vikings would do well to monitor this situation closely. 

The odds that any QB drafted turns into a quality starter is extremely low. 

Ok sure but what does that have to do with Lance? I laid out why I think he’ll succeed on the Niners— maybe not immediately, but long term. Do you disagree and think he’ll stink? Do you think they’d be better off sticking with Jimmy G?

Even Trevor Lawrence a "generational talent" sucked last year.

Trey barely played at the collegiate level.  I have no idea how the Niners plan on transitioning him into a starting role and not having the team implode.  If he doesn't light it up right out the gate (which its likely he wont) you're going to have a bunch of resentment in that locker room....unless they trade Jimmy. 

So you think they would be better off having not drafted Lance and staying with Jimmy? If that’s what you’re saying I understand it and do see the merit, but ultimately I disagree. Again, I trust Shanahan and Lynch to know what they’re doing. 

Its not just Lance. They gave up ‘21, ‘22, ‘23s firsts and a 3rd. Had they already had the third pick thats one thing. To give up that many premium picks for a kid who has next to no collegiate experience….no it was a terrible decision.  

Id put the odds well under 1/10 that he’s the starter in 2024. 

LOL. Hyperbole much?

More likely odds are "well under" 1 in 10 that the 49ers give up on a player they gave three 1sts and a 3rd for before his 1st contract is up. 

Yeah, agree with you on that much. He's going to get EVERY opportunity and beyond before they say uncle.b

If he goes out,  plays like shit,   the heat will be on the coaches and who ever else signed off on that pick and the moves it took to get him,  he may get to start 24,  but I bet there is a back up plan in place unless he shows well this year.

He's not gonna play like crap though. They have probably the best play caller in the league, a top 10 WR in Deebo, an elite TE in Kittle, a solid stable of RBs and a good OL. I'm surprised so many in this thread are down on him. Lance will be capable at worst, and has gigantic upside the Niners will try to tap in to. If they do, look out.

@"StickyBun" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"StickyBun" said:

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"1VikesFan" said: I think this decision will haunt the Niners. 

It won’t. Lance is a prototype QB of the future of the NFL. SF knows it and are being proactive. The Vikings would do well to monitor this situation closely. 

The odds that any QB drafted turns into a quality starter is extremely low. 

Ok sure but what does that have to do with Lance? I laid out why I think he’ll succeed on the Niners— maybe not immediately, but long term. Do you disagree and think he’ll stink? Do you think they’d be better off sticking with Jimmy G?

Even Trevor Lawrence a "generational talent" sucked last year.

Trey barely played at the collegiate level.  I have no idea how the Niners plan on transitioning him into a starting role and not having the team implode.  If he doesn't light it up right out the gate (which its likely he wont) you're going to have a bunch of resentment in that locker room....unless they trade Jimmy. 

So you think they would be better off having not drafted Lance and staying with Jimmy? If that’s what you’re saying I understand it and do see the merit, but ultimately I disagree. Again, I trust Shanahan and Lynch to know what they’re doing. 

Its not just Lance. They gave up ‘21, ‘22, ‘23s firsts and a 3rd. Had they already had the third pick thats one thing. To give up that many premium picks for a kid who has next to no collegiate experience….no it was a terrible decision.  

Id put the odds well under 1/10 that he’s the starter in 2024. 

LOL. Hyperbole much?

More likely odds are "well under" 1 in 10 that the 49ers give up on a player they gave three 1sts and a 3rd for before his 1st contract is up. 

Yeah, agree with you on that much. He's going to get EVERY opportunity and beyond before they say uncle.b

If he goes out,  plays like shit,   the heat will be on the coaches and who ever else signed off on that pick and the moves it took to get him,  he may get to start 24,  but I bet there is a back up plan in place unless he shows well this year.

He's not gonna play like crap though. They have probably the best play caller in the league, a top 10 WR in Deebo, an elite TE in Kittle, a solid stable of RBs and a good OL. I'm surprised so many in this thread are down on him. Lance will be capable at worst, and has gigantic upside the Niners will try to tap in to. If they do, look out.

Upside for sure. Physical abilities all day long. But he's hardly played any football. I don't think anyone is 'down' on him, or I'll at least speak for myself and say that. But I'm HIGHLY skeptical. And the 49ers gave up a ton to get him. There's going to be pressure on him and the front office over this. But I've also mentioned that I think he's in a good situation and set up for success. And I applaud the 49ers for taking a big swing, they believe in him.

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"1VikesFan" said: I think this decision will haunt the Niners. 

It won’t. Lance is a prototype QB of the future of the NFL. SF knows it and are being proactive. The Vikings would do well to monitor this situation closely. 

The odds that any QB drafted turns into a quality starter is extremely low. 

Ok sure but what does that have to do with Lance? I laid out why I think he’ll succeed on the Niners— maybe not immediately, but long term. Do you disagree and think he’ll stink? Do you think they’d be better off sticking with Jimmy G?

Even Trevor Lawrence a "generational talent" sucked last year.

Trey barely played at the collegiate level.  I have no idea how the Niners plan on transitioning him into a starting role and not having the team implode.  If he doesn't light it up right out the gate (which its likely he wont) you're going to have a bunch of resentment in that locker room....unless they trade Jimmy. 

So you think they would be better off having not drafted Lance and staying with Jimmy? If that’s what you’re saying I understand it and do see the merit, but ultimately I disagree. Again, I trust Shanahan and Lynch to know what they’re doing. 

Its not just Lance. They gave up ‘21, ‘22, ‘23s firsts and a 3rd. Had they already had the third pick thats one thing. To give up that many premium picks for a kid who has next to no collegiate experience….no it was a terrible decision.  

Id put the odds well under 1/10 that he’s the starter in 2024. 

LOL. Hyperbole much?

More likely odds are "well under" 1 in 10 that the 49ers give up on a player they gave three 1sts and a 3rd for before his 1st contract is up. 

@"AGRforever" said:

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"1VikesFan" said: I think this decision will haunt the Niners. 

It won’t. Lance is a prototype QB of the future of the NFL. SF knows it and are being proactive. The Vikings would do well to monitor this situation closely. 

The odds that any QB drafted turns into a quality starter is extremely low. 

Ok sure but what does that have to do with Lance? I laid out why I think he’ll succeed on the Niners— maybe not immediately, but long term. Do you disagree and think he’ll stink? Do you think they’d be better off sticking with Jimmy G?

Even Trevor Lawrence a "generational talent" sucked last year.

Trey barely played at the collegiate level.  I have no idea how the Niners plan on transitioning him into a starting role and not having the team implode.  If he doesn't light it up right out the gate (which its likely he wont) you're going to have a bunch of resentment in that locker room....unless they trade Jimmy. 

So you think they would be better off having not drafted Lance and staying with Jimmy? If that’s what you’re saying I understand it and do see the merit, but ultimately I disagree. Again, I trust Shanahan and Lynch to know what they’re doing. 

Its not just Lance. They gave up ‘21, ‘22, ‘23s firsts and a 3rd. Had they already had the third pick thats one thing. To give up that many premium picks for a kid who has next to no collegiate experience….no it was a terrible decision.  

Id put the odds well under 1/10 that he’s the starter in 2024. 

LOL. Hyperbole much?

More likely odds are "well under" 1 in 10 that the 49ers give up on a player they gave three 1sts and a 3rd for before his 1st contract is up. 

No I really don't see him making it into his 5th year option. While the 9ers have talent around them now, the lack of premium picks will come back to haunt them over the next few years.

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"AGRforever" said:

@"pattersaur" said:

@"1VikesFan" said: I think this decision will haunt the Niners. 

It won’t. Lance is a prototype QB of the future of the NFL. SF knows it and are being proactive. The Vikings would do well to monitor this situation closely. 

The odds that any QB drafted turns into a quality starter is extremely low. 

Ok sure but what does that have to do with Lance? I laid out why I think he’ll succeed on the Niners— maybe not immediately, but long term. Do you disagree and think he’ll stink? Do you think they’d be better off sticking with Jimmy G?

Even Trevor Lawrence a "generational talent" sucked last year.

Trey barely played at the collegiate level.  I have no idea how the Niners plan on transitioning him into a starting role and not having the team implode.  If he doesn't light it up right out the gate (which its likely he wont) you're going to have a bunch of resentment in that locker room....unless they trade Jimmy. 

So you think they would be better off having not drafted Lance and staying with Jimmy? If that’s what you’re saying I understand it and do see the merit, but ultimately I disagree. Again, I trust Shanahan and Lynch to know what they’re doing. 

Its not just Lance. They gave up ‘21, ‘22, ‘23s firsts and a 3rd. Had they already had the third pick thats one thing. To give up that many premium picks for a kid who has next to no collegiate experience….no it was a terrible decision.  

Id put the odds well under 1/10 that he’s the starter in 2024. 

LOL. Hyperbole much?

More likely odds are "well under" 1 in 10 that the 49ers give up on a player they gave three 1sts and a 3rd for before his 1st contract is up. 

No I really don't see him making it into his 5th year option. While the 9ers have talent around them now, the lack of premium picks will come back to haunt them over the next few years.

Oh he was a big gamble for sure and the 49ers gave a pound of flesh to get him. I'm also aware that 1st round QBs hit at a rate of about 15%. And this one didn't play much college football either. Small ball at that. 

But I liked what I saw when I watched him. I liked what I read about his intangibles. That was before he was drafted by Shanahan, who's no idiot and will very likely give Lance exactly what he needs to be successful. 

I could be wrong. I hope I'm wrong! I hope he falls on his face and the 49ers are set back for a half decade. 

Rough day for Trey Lance, who completed just half of his attempts, including one that was thrown directly to Jimmie Ward. Best throw was last — a nice sideline throw to Aiyuk over the underneath coverage.

— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) July 28, 2022