While I dont love his throwing motion all the time (more on that later), hes able to get some distance on the ball and also has strong zip when he needs to put some mustard on the ball. It should befluid, and it builds speed, Hewlett said. With Trey Lance expected to take over as starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, there are still many questions about what kind of player he is going to be in the NFL. The development curve for Lance always seemed like it was going to be higher than for the other four first-round quarterbacks from last year. His primary competition includes Tarvarius Moore, who missed last season because of a torn Achilles, and George Odum, an All-Pro special-teams player who signed with the 49ers in March after starting 10 games in the previous four seasons with the Colts. Lance was a three-star recruit out of high school and did have D1 offers from schools like Boise State and Western Michigan, but went to North Dakota State in the hopes to be a champion. Lances 17th and final start was, in some ways, the natural conclusion to a career that in many ways has been unparalleled. 49ers. Pharos-Tribune, York (Pa.) Daily Record and San Luis Obispo Tribune. Jimmy Garoppolo was excused from participating while he rehabs his surgically repaired shoulder. This is an obvious one, but no matter how good you may look, when you play at the 1-AA level people will question all of your success. Hell, I had not heard of him until this past April. Treys going to take a couple of weeks off, and then go down to Southern California, work with some guys throwing the ball, isolate on that, just his throwing motion, working on that all the time, which I would say 80 percent of the quarterbacks in this league do that.. Player Worth Trading Up to Take: Justin Fields, Ohio State. So, it just all had to quiet down.. Harriette Cole: I don't want the neighbor's kids at my house, Ask Amy: I feel guilty for not speaking up about my co-worker's activities, Ask Amy: I'm your cabin housekeeper, and you apparently have no idea what I do, Dear Abby: My wife said she doesn't like it, but it's part of my life. Employers can change that. Thats the degree to which the figurative hairs have to be split when deciding on a franchise passer, especially in the case of the Broncos, who would be required to give up additional draft capital to select him. Trey and the rest of the team have nothing but time. Later, Lances sideline dart found Malik Turner after whizzing a few inches over a defenders hand. Its absolutely not Trey Lances fault, but you have to take it into account. Lynch also acknowledged that he texted Tom Brady, who on Feb. 1 announced his retirement, the second year in a row hes done so. One of Sudfelds two incompletions was nearly picked off. You should receive a confirmation email shortly asking you to verify your subscription. Hes ready and waiting. The groups biggest task will be to get Lance, who lacked experience in college and has started only four NFL games in two seasons, ready for the regular season. In baseball, years of fastballs and sliders create so much accumulated strain on the ligament that it eventually tears. Brock got that opportunity this (past) year; he grabbed it and did great things.. There's a mechanical reason for the wobble, and it has to do with the way Lance finishes his throws. Trey Lance is one of the most gifted young quarterbacks I've ever seen. He has a rare combination of arm strength, size, quickness, speed, intelligence and passion for the sport. He has just about everything a quarterback could want. 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. So just the competitive nature to see what hes about.. Lance completed 17 of 20 passes, primarily on short, underneath routes, with 12 of his completions going to running backs or tight ends. He knows his stuff.. Rarely were plays designed for Lance to attack the middle of the field. He looked like a man amongst boys as just a redshirt freshman, but his opponents for the most part are not NFL players. PG&E delivers bill shocks to customers amid soaring natural gas prices, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot concedes defeat, Southern California home sales fall to all-time low, Denver just got a direct flight to this Caribbean island known for music history and vegetarian cooking, NYC Mayor Adams dismisses need to separate church and state, declares himself a servant of God, Zero-calorie sweetener linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. But I think the way he carries himself, the way he holds his head, the way nothing ever rattles him, thats his key feature and I think that will carry him a long way.. Aside from specific things hes working on on any given day, theres not much difference.. As soon as Lance starts his throw, his front-side hand separates away from the ball and his elbow flares up. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! 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. Lance spent time training at 3DQB in Huntington Beach (Orange County) before reporting for the offseason program in April. When you climb up the ladder and face tougher competition, you wont be able to get away with missing throws by being wild. The great quarterbacks continue to refine their techniques throughout their entire careers. The content and information from other sites is the property of their respective owners. One more minor adjustment Lance could make is using his front-side arm to push the ball back a little before separating his hand from the ball because this could cause his front side to open up early and not allow his hips to open first. You must be logged in to leave a comment. And hes done thousands of these surgeries, Lynch said. He also covers the latest trends around the league and covers the draft. He will get his chance this year though, as the Bison take on Oregon in week 1 (assuming the season happens, fingers crossed) in a must watch game. Trey Lance suffered a season-ending ankle injury in September and underwent two surgeries. In this image, Rodgers was holding the ball right below his chest. Lance tends to throw a football the way one would throw a fastball. Whats your rhythm? Lance looked comfortable on the five snaps he took from under center (16 out of the shotgun) that resulted in passing attempts and was smooth on play-action fakes. Lynch better have a sold vet on the team who can step in. That points to two things: (1.) Follow Matt on Twitter @MattBarrows, It seems overly optimistic to expect Brock Purdy to be back by training camp. 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. You know the defense, they know the offense, so you cant really go for the big plays. As he starts to get healthy, Lance has taken any reworking of his throwing motion off the table, which probably wont be received well by by fans or the front office. Having Lance assume the role of leader, bond with quarterbacks coach Brian Griese and conduct himself through his play and his actions as an NFL quarterback is going to be the biggest factor in his success or failure in 2022. San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan did give Lance a few snaps in each game early last season. Yeah Im more worried about the ability to read a defense, that seems a lot harder to grasp. There havent been any major changes in the way Lance throws the ball, nor are there expected to be in the future. Because throwing the football is kind of important for a QB. From overlooked prospect to unbeaten-yet-still-unknown superstar, Lance stands to be a top-10 pick this month as part of a loaded quarterback class. The question facing the Broncos, who would likely need to trade up from No. (Tim Nwachukwu / Getty Images). Heres why California has seen so much active weather, Yosemite breaks snow record; park closed indefinitely, The 'Dilbert' fiasco is embarrassing for news outlets. I dont see a limp. As he starts to get healthy, Lance has taken any reworking of his throwing motion off the table, which probably wont be received well by by fans or the front office. Absolute insanity. He plays at FCS (also known as 1-AA) powerhouse North Dakota State who were the FCS champions in 2019. On short and intermediate throws, a more condensed motion will get the ball out quicker or even stop you turning the ball over. True, but Wentz was also at NDSU for five years before getting drafted and spent his rookie season experiencing a lot of growing pains. He still looked skittish AF, but hes working on the mechanics and I hope to see a nice short release after a full offseason of work as a starter. Lance underwent two surgeries. Every move Lance made, from his throwing motion to his ability to read opposing defenses, was sure to be scrutinized for an entire year. We all know his attributes as a quarterback. Some teams will like him more than others, but the hype around him being a high draft pick is understandable. He was the youngest member of that group (20 years old on draft day) with one year of starting experience at the FCS level. That includes ESPN, which released its early picks for Super Bowl 58 participants, league MVPs, and breakout players. The 22-year-old signal-caller lacked experience in college and has started only four NFL games in Due to his mobility, there will be plenty of chances to take some deep shots off of play-action that might not necessarily be the game plan for North Dakota State but will be in the NFL. And I watched that and thought that was so cool. And when you have all the swelling out, when you have all the stiffness out is when hes had the best outcomes., The delay, of course, will add another two weeks to Purdys rehabilitation. And thats the biggest challenge: Weve got a team thats ready to go now, and hes got to get out there and play. Opinion: Colorado farms going fallow? Shanahan still hasnt decided on official titles. So we look for what we call passive layback your arm has to give your hip time to get ahead. As soon as he begins to move his hand to start the process of throwing the ball, the timer starts. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance has been under a microscope over the last few weeks. Mond wont fit every teams offensive system and wont be a Day 1 starter anywhere, but his traits are intriguing. The epic California snowpack is inching toward record levels. Another reason Lance didn't see the field is the 49ers had success with Garoppolo. Then came the Missouri Valley Football Conferences decision to play football in the spring. He overthrows a lot of passes and struggles put enough touch on the ball. If he can stay healthy, hell be a quality backup with a chance to develop into a starting-caliber player. Still the club found a handful of highlights to string together, including a couple shots of QB Trey Lance making throws. 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. Trey Lance has been a lightning rod since Roger Goodell announced his name as the No. Shanahan outlined his offseason plans for Lance during his own press conference on Tuesday and it includes some mechanical work once Lance has enjoyed some rest and relaxation. I get reports, obviously, but my eyes tell me a lot, Lynch said. Free safety Jimmie Ward, 30, whose locker is next to Lances, said Tuesday that he had engaged in good-natured, pre-practice trash talk with the QB before their first two practice sessions. Ward, the teams longest-tenured player, said Hufanga alerted him to a pre-snap rotation in the defensive backfield during Tuesdays practice. He appeared to have a But Purdy has said theres a possibility hell need a hybrid procedure that is closer to a full reconstruction known in baseball circles as Tommy John surgery that takes pitchers off the mound for a year. 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). As the ball is in that position, hes rotating his hip open forward first. If you liked this post make sure to subscribe below and let us know what you think. Email: ebranch@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @Eric_Branch. This makes no sense to me. Lance simply took what the defense gave him and avoided mistakes, connected on a few big plays, utilized his mobility and put together successful drives in a game decided by halftime. While hes a little bit smaller than those guys, they are all excellent runners and do a lot of their damage on the ground despite not being freakishly fast like Lamar Jackson or Kyler Murray. We're just gettin started.#49ersCamp pic.twitter.com/Lcqp5NZ4QM, San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) July 28, 2022. As Meister explained it, the 49ers quarterback didnt suffer a normal tear of the UCL ligament, at least not the kind Meister usually sees. 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. 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. Mills has an NFL-ready arm and regularly worked the middle of the field at Stanford. In addition, cornerback Ambry Thomas didnt practice because of a non-COVID illness. I dont think he will surpass Trevor Lawrence, but I wouldnt be shocked at all if he cracks the top three in the 2021 draft. Lynch said hes been watching Lances progress from his second-story office window. I hate to say this, because I like the kid, and everyone has to develop, some at a slower pace than others. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. So there's little things that you change when you get back here just from a timing standpoint, from an eye standpoint, little things like that, but no major changes for me.". The team belongs to Lance, and while coach Kyle Shanahan said he expected to see Garoppolo at practice in training camp when healthy if no trade materializes, surely thats not the preferred way to go. Or Deebo Samuel. Rookie cornerback Samuel Womack, a fifth-round selection, jumped an underneath throw intended for undrafted rookie wideout Tay Martin, but couldnt secure the pick. Lance, meanwhile, resumed throwing from full dropbacks last week and is expected to be fully cleared before OTA practices begin in May. And thats not even the entire list of missing star power from the 49ers first open-to-the-media offseason practice Tuesday. QB Nate Sudfeld, the presumptive backup, completed 12 of 14 passes and had the best throw of the day, a perfectly placed deep pass to Turner for a touchown of 50-plus yards. I dont care what level of football it is, its almost impossible to do better than that. pizza favorite shuts down after 13 years, plus more closings, Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). But this is nitpicking. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu), San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nate Sudfeld (7) takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, May 24, 2022. This is a carousel. INDIANAPOLIS Dont be overly alarmed about lingering swelling in Brock Purdys right elbow. 3 pick last year, it's in their best interest to give him the keys to the offense this season. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who had three receptions, began prepping for his practice matchups with Ward earlier this offseason. I like where hes at right now.. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu). Theres a lot of arm-angle changes that kind of go on for any given play for any given reason, Slowik said. Follow Ted on Twitter @FB_FilmAnalysis, https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2022/08/10211947/My-Movie-3-1.mp4, https://cdn.theathletic.com/app/uploads/2022/08/10045857/lance-1-1.mp4. Hufanga was the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year in his final season at USC, but slipped to the fifth round last year because of his just-OK speed and extensive injury history. Of course, every play counts, but that 3.95 number was more representative of what Lance was asked to do than the 10.6. Given what the 49ers traded to select Lance with the No. I sent him a text just congratulating him on one of the greatest careers Ive ever seen in any sport, Lynch said. A more realistic outcome has him missing spring practices and training camp and being fully recovered by the first week of September, which corresponds to the start of the regular season. The pass was the first in a regular-season game for Lance, who the Niners have planned to use situationally behind Garoppolo. That will hurt him. Make that ultra-light. This is a common tendency in quarterbacks with strong arms at this age because theyve always been the best player on the field and could make that throw 9/10 times in the past. Weird though it might have been, left tackle Trent Williams said the awkwardness of the situation wasnt evident. He finished 16-of-23 for 249 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in a 23-7 win. The fact that hes able to roll-out or sit in the pocket while making a strong throw bodes well for his long-term future and makes him even more dangerous. The first person that Brock would come off and talk to was Trey, Lynch said. The Broncos were 27th in the NFL in red-zone efficiency last season (53.3%) and havent been successful over 60% of the time since 2014. Eric Branch has covered the 49ers at the San Francisco Chronicle since 2011, when he arrived after covering the team in 2010 at the Santa Rosa Press Democrat. Its too long a motion. No one with the organization is willing to come out and say it, but thats a good thing. Things havent changed since becoming the 49ers starter heading into Year 2. "Just cleaning stuff up, using my lower halfI know everyone talks about the throwing motion and your slow-mo videos and all that, but it wasn't as much as you guys think," he told reporters. In the right system, he has MVP potential. The quarterback underwent another surgery in December to remove the hardware inserted into his ankle. Before that happens, though, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan wants Lance to take his first break from football in a long time. Lance, It's the offseason, which means it's also prediction season for many sports news outlets. Hes been going since pre-draft stuff, getting ready for the Combine, and all that stuff. What if the 49ers faced the Bills in Super Bowl XXV? Meister, the Texas Rangers team physician, thought there was still too much inflammation in the joint, which resulted in the operation being tentatively rescheduled for early next week. Very quick. Whats happening is that between the time Lance starts his throwing motion and the ball actually coming out of his hand he is lowering the launch point for the ball out of his hand. 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. What quarterbacks must do is sequence the pattern of their throw better. 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. 9 to acquire Lance, and other quarterback-needy teams: Is this dazzling one-year wonder capable of changing the fortunes of a franchise? If you allow him to get out on the edge, hes more than likely going to outrun any linebacker and many defensive backs. Still the club found a handful of highlights to string together, including a couple shots of QB Trey Lance making throws. Ironically, if you watch Jimmy Garoppolothrow,his version of that is so extreme. Right now, here in Feburary, Id almost be willing to bet money Garoppolo is on the roster for the 2022 season. Really? (Photo of Trey Lance: Stan Szeto / USA Today). Second-Day Steal: Davis Mills, Stanford. 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.) In short, he didnt make many NFL-type throws for someone with such a strong arm. But take away a 75-yard touchdown pass to Christian Watson and a 73-yard touchdown pass to Dimitri Williams on a broken play and Lance averaged 3.95 yards per attempt on his other 19 throws. The 49ers originally thought Purdys recovery would last roughly six months and hed be back in full for the start of training camp in late July. Unless youre a die-hard college football or NFL draft fan, youve never heard of Trey Lance. Seeing him in the locker room now, I dont really see a difference, Williams said. The best-case scenario is that the, This site is neither endorsed, nor sponsored by, nor affiliated with San Francisco 49ers or NFL Enterprises LLC. The use of any team names, words, trademarks, logos or photos have been used for descriptive purposes only. With a rare blend of strength and speed, he reminds me athletically of Josh Allen and Cam Newton. Maybe Trey could go back to college for a couple of years to hone his QB skills? Powered by BizBudding, REPORT: 49ers QB Trey Lance Refuses To Work On One Thing This Offseason, REPORT: Tom Brady Will Un-Retire And Sign With NFC Powerhouse, According To NFL Insider: It Makes Too Much Sense (VIDEO), Former First-Round NFL Quarterback Was Benched For His Pathetic Performance During XFL Debut. Before covering the 49ers, he covered endless events, from archery tournaments to lawnmower races, while also working at the Logansport (Ind.) could be eligible for a share of $104 million. He will need a lot of work to shorten this motion while still keeping his strength, but it is possible. This is a reason why he reminds me of Cam Newton or Josh Allen. And Treys got a strong arm, so hes going to zip the ball in. I dont know what his 40 time is, but Trey Lance is quick. Dedeaux did note, however, that Lance would be returning to Orange County after the 49ers spring practices are complete. While theres still a lot to be developed in his game, theres legit hype around Trey Lance and based on traits alone, hes going to hear his name early whenever he decides to declare for the draft. If that team is the Broncos, it could cost a future first-round pick and more to get him in order to move up in the draft. Not to say hes 100 percent, but hes really recovering well and doing a really nice job.. . Hes too good an athlete to start his throwing motion in Sunnyvale when playing at Levis in Santa Clara.. And Let the Trey Lance Era begin . Hufangas initial first-team status wasnt a surprise. Trey Lance taking ownership of 49ers quarterback position, not obsessing over mechanics 49ers Lance hasnt overhauled his throwing motion and doesnt think its However, his 632 snaps (237 on special teams) were the most among 49ers rookies in 2021 and he has impressed Ward with his smarts this offseason. Its going to be exciting to see Shanahans playbook reach full potential with a mobile quarterback that can throw it down the Field . Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, QB Trey Lance has impressed safety Jimmie Ward, who noted, I like where hes at right now., San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Or Nick Bosa. While he still has one more year to develop as a passer, I could also see him having a low floor if rushed to play right away. Lynch heaped praise on the 31-year-old veteran and highlighted his 38-17 record as the 49ers starter. 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. There is no custom code to display. Trey Lances season debut, albeit a losing one, showcased one of the most mesmerizing throws by a 49ers quarterback in recent memory. He has great vision for a quarterback which allows him to find running lanes and follow his blockers. Another 2021 quarterback prospect with a bazooka for an arm. Lances 0.42 is a bit on the slower side, but dipping the ball isnt the culprit. The pandemic-altered 2020 college football season was unusual for players nationwide, but few had it quite like North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance. 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Trey Lance played baseball growing up and you can see that in his throwing motion. 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. And his athleticism was impossible to ignore. If they are ready to move on, Lance looks every bit the dual-threat quarterback built to succeed in the modern NFL. At 6-3, 220 lbs, hes not afraid to throw his weight around and run through defenders. A state court just Workers in S.F. Critics mainly talk about his dip and elongated throwing motion, but some of the all-time most efficient throwers dip the ball. While video of Lance may be limited for now, well get a much better look in late July once training camp starts. He expects to be full-go in time for organized team activities (OTAs) in May. Lance was a 1-year starter in high school in a Wing-T offense that only asked him to throw the ball 104 times. As Hewlett explained, thats beneficial for sequencing. With Garoppolo around, Lance deferred to the starter. Thats whats hard to figure out. At 19 Trey Lance already had top tier NFL arm strength. the 49ers adding a veteran quarterback in free agency. An optimistic perspective would point out Lance's best start came in his second outing against the Houston Texans in Week 17. Lance appears to have changed his throwing motion. Eric Branch covers the 49ers for The San Francisco Chronicle. With average arm strength and below-average mobility, Trasks upside will be limited in the NFL. This was a football injury where there was a lot of force there. Last season, I timed Lances release time at 0.48 seconds, which was slow. Hes playing against a lot of future bankers, or at best, practice squad level players. But I think we leave with nothing but fond memories of Jimmy. Try a week on us. His completion percentage in such a run-heavy offense Ted Nguyen is a NFL staff writer for The Athletic. In this image from a training camp clip posted by the 49ers social media team, you can see Lance dip the ball. Lance completed just 13 of his 28 passes for 164 yards and an interception in the defeat. To his credit, he doesnt do this motion every time but it happens more often than not. It sure looks like the 49ers may, may have gone with the wrong quarterback. His duties include a concentration on the NFL and Major League Baseball. Of Lances 21 throws, 11 were either dump-offs to a running back after an initial read or a quick pass outside to a receiver. 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. You play with your fundamentals and improve the plays that you have.. Trey Lances ceiling is extremely high. If that visit goes well, the two will fly early next week to the Dallas area where the surgery will be performed. But for me, its about getting the ball out accurately. He runs the ball with a purpose and often times is the short-yardage back for the Bison. . I wasnt playing. All teams and players mentioned are registered trademarks of the NFL and its respective teams. The usefulness of Lances mobility in the running game was a different story. Sequencing refers to the order in which different parts of the body move during the throw. But, no, I see him about the same.. Lance had two notable, deeper completions to wide receivers Tuesday in which he showcased his arm strength. He has flashed his raw talents, but other things need to be polished. In other words their hope for the future cant throw the ball as well as the guy they want to dump. (Odum and undrafted rookie free-agent cornerback Kadar Hollman were beaten on Sudfelds long TD pass to Turner.). Why would that be the end of the world for some people? But he ultimately reached the same conclusion as Shanahan. 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