San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan did give Lance a few snaps in each game early last season. What if the 49ers faced the Bills in Super Bowl XXV? the 49ers adding a veteran quarterback in free agency. Lance said he doesn't plan on tinkering with his throwing motion this offseason. "There is still a lot of change coming, and teams will improve or decline over the coming months," writes ESPN. The quarterback underwent another surgery in December to remove the hardware inserted into his ankle. Its hard to imagine a team quarterbacked by Lance struggling in that area. I dont see a limp. He carries himself extremely well, which is why hes here, why everyone is so high on him. And Im watching Trey out there taking drops. At 6-3, 220 lbs, hes not afraid to throw his weight around and run through defenders. Ironically, if you watch Jimmy Garoppolothrow,his version of that is so extreme. It simply goes straight back and forward, oftentimes like a sidearm motion a second baseman does when throwing to first. It sure looks like the 49ers may, may have gone with the wrong quarterback. pizza favorite shuts down after 13 years, plus more closings, Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). In this image from a training camp clip posted by the 49ers social media team, you can see Lance dip the ball. Unless youre a die-hard college football or NFL draft fan, youve never heard of Trey Lance. After the hip opens and generates torque, the arm follows and doesnt have to work as hard. 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It was San Francisco 49ers Light. Second-Day Steal: Davis Mills, Stanford. Aside from specific things hes working on on any given day, theres not much difference.. Before that happens, though, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan wants Lance to take his first break from football in a long time. I think it was in a little bit of a weird spot last year, Lance said. He could flick the ball 65 yards down field without a hitch. One of the most common critiques of young quarterbacks is that they dip the ball. This refers to the quarterback dropping the ball to waist level as he loads up before releasing the ball. Klint will replace pass game coordinator Bobby Slowik, whom the Texans recently hired as their offensive coordinator. He could keep that pre-pass a little bit more neutral because he was relaxed in the carriage and then it would be like up here and then it would be down here right, and so my only criticism would be if were gonna do that, lets just start down here and keep it down there and then it just matches, Hewlett said. To understand what Lance does well and what he can clean up, I spoke with quarterback coach Will Hewlett, who works with the Quarterback Collective, which represents several NFL coaches, such as Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay, and helps college quarterbacks prepare for the draft with 6 Points and Torque Sports. Trey and the rest of the team have nothing but time. In other words their hope for the future cant throw the ball as well as the guy they want to dump. Lance spent time training at 3DQB in Huntington Beach (Orange County) before reporting for the offseason program in April. Rodgers had this same issue in college. Aiyuk said he reviewed video of Ward, who spent his four seasons with the Chiefs, from Kansas Citys win over the Cowboys and Pro Bowl wide receivers CeeDee Lamb and Amari Cooper last year. Really? WebLance said he doesn't plan on tinkering with his throwing motion this offseason. It was initially scheduled to take place today. But for me, its about getting the ball out accurately. Email: [email protected] Twitter: @Eric_Branch. Last season, I timed Lances release time at 0.48 seconds, which was slow. "I know everyone has their opinion on it, but for me, it's about getting the ball out, accuracy. The performance featured several outstanding plays, some only a few college quarterbacks can make, but his numbers appeared better than the game film showed. In fact, the one turnover he had all season, a fumble, happened in the first quarter of the first game of the season. Perhaps the release is a little bit quicker, but based on the short video above and a look at some throws from last season, there isnt anything noticeable on video. A graduate of UCLA, he's won nine national APSE awards in various divisions, including recognition in 2018 for a breaking-news story on the arrest of 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster. Talanoa Hufanga lined up with the first-team defense at strong safety, an up-for-grabs position after the 49ers didnt re-sign longtime starter Jaquiski Tartt this offseason. He does look like a more fluid passer in training camp, but well see if his mechanics can hold up as time to work on technique shrinks and the wear of the season starts to build. The 49ers set the wheels in motion for a quarterback change when they drafted Trey Lance with the third overall pick in last years draft and the next step of that change is set to take place this offseason. Scott Adams faces 'consequence culture' as U.S. newspapers drop Dilbert, Tom Cruise's 'ditching' of Suri showcased by Judd Apatow's 'co-parenting' joke, ex-Scientology exec says. Lance and Fields' natural arm strength is on a completely different level. Everybody has their opinion on it. I know everybody talks about the throwing motion and the slow-mo videos and all that, but it wasnt as much as you guys think, Lance said. SANTA CLARA Trey Lance rolled to his right Tuesday and cut loose with a high-velocity wobbler that eventually fell harmless to the ground. The question facing the Broncos, who would likely need to trade up from No. In this image, Rodgers was holding the ball right below his chest. He overcame a brutal shot to the ribs to throw for 385 yards and six touchdowns, including some really high-level plays. could be eligible for a share of $104 million. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. He did nothing to suggest the 49ers made a poor investment: Ward didnt allow a completion and broke up a pass from Lance that was intended for Jennings. We're just gettin started.#49ersCamp pic.twitter.com/Lcqp5NZ4QM, San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) July 28, 2022. Try a week on us. The pandemic-altered 2020 college football season was unusual for players nationwide, but few had it quite like North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance. Another 2021 quarterback prospect with a bazooka for an arm. In addition, cornerback Ambry Thomas didnt practice because of a non-COVID illness. Its about getting reps and going out there and the first couple of days (last week) Trey and everybody else are trying to win the day, which doesnt mean that much, Shanahan said. Lance put together a strong effort by completing 15-of-21 passes for 223 yards and three touchdowns and running for 64 yards and two touchdowns. And thats the biggest challenge: Weve got a team thats ready to go now, and hes got to get out there and play. Jimmy Garoppolo was excused from participating while he rehabs his surgically repaired shoulder. 28 Reply [deleted] 1 yr. ago [removed] Reply Drodman93 Joe Staley Ranked ahead of Tua Tagovailoa, Mac Jones and Kellen Mond in the 2017 recruiting class, Mills was limited by knee issues for a chunk of his career and finished with 18 career touchdowns against eight interceptions. Speaking to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, an opposing team's offensive coach pointed out that Lance's throwing motion looked "wonky" from what he saw in 2021. I get reports, obviously, but my eyes tell me a lot, Lynch said. Maybe Trey could go back to college for a couple of years to hone his QB skills? Jimmys going to go play some good football for someone.. Sign up for the Niners Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Speaking to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, an opposing team's offensive coach pointed out that Lance's throwing motion looked "wonky" from what he saw in 2021. There has been a lot of discussion about Lance's throwing motion since he entered the NFL. The 22-year-old even addressed it during a press conference after a mandatory minicamp practice last week. Even though he separates his hand from the ball quickly, he is still able to consistently keep his front shoulder from opening up too quickly, which would throw off his sequencing. The 49ers set the wheels in motion for a quarterback change when they drafted Trey Lance with the third overall pick in last years draft and the next step of that Cornerback Charvarius Ward, who signed a three-year deal with $26.6 million guaranteed in March, was one of the few big-money players in attendance. To time a quarterbacks mechanics, the clock usually starts when a quarterback begins to separate the ball from his off-hand and ends when the ball leaves his hand. Youve got to hone in on getting better. I know everyone talks about it . Some teams will like him more than others, but the hype around him being a high draft pick is understandable. If the Broncos want to evaluate Lock for one more season, Lance wont be coming to Denver. Lance has said he doesnt intend to tinker with his throwing motion, which is decidedly longer than Garoppolos and Purdys clipped deliveries. Dear Abby: Why do they imply my husband is a freak? But, no, I see him about the same.. Some have suggested Purdys emergence means the 49ers ought to trade Lance in the offseason. 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While I think his coaches might hold their breath sometimes when he tries to run over defenders, to me it shows that hes willing to do whatever it takes to win. He breaks down film to uncover the story that the X's and O's tell. But he ultimately reached the same conclusion as Shanahan. Jerry McDonald is a Bay Area News Group sports general assignment writer and columnist for The Mercury News and East Bay Times with more than 40 years of experience. WebTrey Lance of the San Francisco 49ers on the sideline after throwing a 76-yard touchdown during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi's Stadium on August 12, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images But that doesnt mean there werent some things worth noting: Lance completed 17 of 20 passes, primarily on short, underneath routes, with 12 of his completions going to running backs or tight ends. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu). Shanahan still hasnt decided on official titles. He was included in the "Best American Sports Writing 2001," under notable writing of that year, for a column on the ups and down of being a small-town sportswriter when he was at the Alexandria (La.) Trey Lance, San Francisco 49ers quarterback, cleans out his locker in the locker rooms in Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. And its what happens when the opponent is a team like Montana State. With average arm strength and below-average mobility, Trasks upside will be limited in the NFL. A little over nine months later against Central Arkansas, Lance looked like a top prospect who had not played in an actual game in months and felt the pressure of all eyes being on him. Trey Lance taking ownership of 49ers quarterback position, not obsessing over mechanics 49ers Lance hasnt overhauled his throwing motion and doesnt think its If you watched the Niners vs. Texans game, Lance has already shortened his throwing motion considerably. He has a long wind up and a dip motion which is something you can get away at the 1-AA level but cant in the NFL. Lynch noted that Griese was instrumental to Purdys rookie year success. He was sacked twice (2.25 seconds and lost fumble on a five-man blitz, 2.74 seconds on a seven-man blitz) and threw his first and only collegiate interception (play-action fake looking for a tight end up the right seam locked onto his target for too long). Montana State initially pressured with three, and as Lance moved to his left in the pocket, he eluded a linebacker trying to clean up the play. Follow us for breaking news and latest updates: Thanks for subscribing! If that visit goes well, the two will fly early next week to the Dallas area where the surgery will be performed. In conclusion, the most important component of throwing is sequencing, and although there are things Lance could clean up in his overall motion, he still sequences well and can generate a ton of velocity. Lances two touchdown passes were uncontested throws, but he made multiple big-time throws on out routes and pushed the football down the field more than The whole matter of a throwing motion which has been criticized for being too elongated as well as the occasional delivery that doesnt produce a spiral simply isnt a big deal. Passing-game coordinator Bobby Slowik also mentioned that Lance occasionally was adjusting his arm slot, but said his mechanics hadnt been tweaked in the offseason. Thats a big-money corner so those are the guys that you make your money going against, Aiyuk said when asked about the inspiration for his video study. Given what the 49ers traded to select Lance with the No. This was a football injury where there was a lot of force there. The first was to repair two injuries to his ankle, a fibula fracture and ligament disruption. Lynch on Tuesday said Shanahan and quarterbacks coach Brian Griese will influence any changes in Lances throwing motion in the coming months. The Bison, though, opted to play a single October game against Central Arkansas, turning a relatively nondescript matchup into a one-time, high-stakes opportunity for Lance to showcase his abilities for every NFL team. The lack of big names made it even harder to draw conclusions from an 85-minute, non-padded practice in late May that featured primarily 7-on-7 work, meaning quarterback Trey Lance was throwing mostly against air instead of a pass rush. Tom Brady has tweaked his throwing motion every year for the last 20 years, Shanahan said. This makes no sense to me. That limited the impact his mobility had in the passing game. Lance appears to have changed his throwing motion. This doesnt mean the ball has to be completely separated from his off-hand. 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