Avast ye scallywags! Trey Lance be yearnin' t' seek a chance t' vie fer th' backup QB post elsewhere, sez Cap'n Kyle Shanahan!
2023-08-26
Avast ye landlubbers! San Francisco's cap'n o' the 49ers, Kyle Shanahan, be tellin' the scurvy reporters that young Trey Lance be cravin' a chance to sparrr in the fierce battle fer the post o' the backup QB, but on a different ship, arrr!
The San Francisco 49ers traded Trey Lance, their No. 3 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, to the Dallas Cowboys for a fourth-round selection in 2024. This decision came after the 49ers announced that Sam Darnold would be the backup quarterback behind Brock Purdy, hinting that Lance might be moved. Lance was given time off to clear his head following the news. Head coach Kyle Shanahan explained that they wanted to keep Lance as the third-string quarterback, but understood his desire to have a chance to be the No. 2 elsewhere. They received a better deal than anticipated with the fourth-round selection, which also cleared up salary cap space.Lance's career with the 49ers has been tumultuous. The team traded multiple first-round draft picks to acquire him, making him the starter for the 2022 season after sitting behind Jimmy Garoppolo as a rookie. However, in just his second start, Lance broke his ankle and was sidelined for the rest of the season. Purdy took over as the starter and led the team to seven consecutive wins before getting injured himself.
In Dallas, Lance is expected to be the third-string quarterback behind Dak Prescott, who is entering his eighth NFL season. While it may not be the ideal situation for Lance, it provides him with another opportunity to showcase his skills.