He spent the season away from his family, which Lynch indicated was difficult and had him contemplating whether he wanted to continue in his current role. He finished 16-of-23 for 249 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in a 23-7 win. 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. He has a tendency to be a little wild, which is tough to imagine since he completed 66% of his passes. 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. 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. It was initially scheduled to take place today. Ironically, if you watch Jimmy Garoppolothrow,his version of that is so extreme. If youre too quick on the backstroke some guys have a quicker backstroke but it times up with their hip right then that may change the timing and sequence of his throw and he may lose velocity.. Rarely were plays designed for Lance to attack the middle of the field. If he can stay healthy, hell be a quality backup with a chance to develop into a starting-caliber player. Not for the "stupid price" of $150 an acre foot. Matt Barrows of the Athletic spoke with Adam Dedeaux, the QB coach Lance is working with this offseason in Southern California, and Dedeaux said there havent been any mechanical adjustments yet. He graduated from San Jose State University with a BA degree in journalism. Learn how your comment data is processed. At the snap, Lance was in the shotgun with Williams to his right. There's been a lot of chatter this offseason about Trey Lance's throwing mechanics and whether or not it's something the 49ers are / should be concerned about. Again, Rodgers doesnt always throw like this, but when he does the ball path is shorter because of his pre-pass position. Throwing more fluidly isnt just about release time; it affects accuracy as well. 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. "There is still a lot of change coming, and teams will improve or decline over the coming months," writes ESPN. Trey Lance will be dynamite early in his career off of read options and RPOs. After hes had time to heal and a full offseason to refine his mechanics, it looks more fluid. 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. May 26, 2022. And his athleticism was impossible to ignore. Grieses return for the upcoming season wasnt automatic. 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. He runs the ball with a purpose and often times is the short-yardage back for the Bison. Dear Abby: Why do they imply my husband is a freak? He and Purdy became close friends. Lance, meanwhile, resumed throwing from full dropbacks last week and is expected to be fully cleared before OTA practices begin in May. Last season, I timed Lances release time at 0.48 seconds, which Trey Lance taking ownership of 49ers quarterback position, not obsessing over mechanics 49ers Lance hasnt overhauled his throwing motion and doesnt think its Either way, having Purdy back for training camp seems too optimistic. Aside from specific things hes working on on any given day, theres not much difference.. And thats the biggest challenge: Weve got a team thats ready to go now, and hes got to get out there and play. 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 averaged a robust 10.6 yards per attempt in the game, in line with many of the top college quarterbacks in 20. 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. Everyone throws differently. Youll see him come back with hisreally pronounced front-side arm to the point where when I see him in games, itlooks like it blocks him off too much.. Then came the Missouri Valley Football Conferences decision to play football in the spring. In this image, Rodgers was holding the ball right below his chest. 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. This is a reason why he reminds me of Cam Newton or Josh Allen. Some of the delay and the swelling and all that its not like a typical baseball injury, Lynch said Tuesday at the NFL Scouting Combine. Sometimes you just have to go through the rough patches, and youve got to play, Lynch said. Coach Kyle hes got some smart routes. How fast are you throwing it? 3 overall pick to the San Francisco 49ers. He has a long wind up and a dip motion which is something you can get away at The performance featured several outstanding plays, some only a few college quarterbacks can make, but his numbers appeared better than the game film showed. And Im watching Trey out there taking drops. Lance has spoken with Steve Young this offseason and Youngs message was to be himself. 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 Shanahan still hasnt decided on official titles. 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. The 49ers have observed six quarters of Trey Lances play. Lynch wasnt nearly as precise Tuesday, saying there are a variety of time frames.. No one with the organization is willing to come out and say it, but thats a good thing. Lance, It's the offseason, which means it's also prediction season for many sports news outlets. Questions came up about Lances mechanics Tuesday and it was a matter he wanted to address. We all know his attributes as a quarterback. WebLance said he doesn't plan on tinkering with his throwing motion this offseason. Even when Lances motion was at its worst after his injury, he never had a pause in his motion. The great quarterbacks continue to refine their techniques throughout their entire careers. Garoppolo started all 15 games he played and helped the 49ers reach the playoffs as a wild card with a 10-7 record. Weird though it might have been, left tackle Trent Williams said the awkwardness of the situation wasnt evident. In this image from a training camp clip posted by the 49ers social media team, you can see Lance dip the ball. 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. 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Lynch noted that he and Brady briefly were Patriots teammates in 2008. 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. Bay Area faces another round of storms. The content and information from other sites is the property of their respective owners. Broncos draft film study: Is Trey Lance capable of changing direction of franchise? Rookie cornerback Samuel Womack, a fifth-round selection, jumped an underneath throw intended for undrafted rookie wideout Tay Martin, but couldnt secure the pick. He needs to work on his throwing motion. Not exactly encouraging. The 22-year-old even addressed it during a press conference after a mandatory minicamp practice last week. It is expected to be six months should there be no complications. 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. Sign up for the Niners Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Had it been a game or an open practice with fans in attendance, there would have been an audible buzz, because it was one of those moments that was perfect for the kind of overreaction that comes naturally with the most important position in professional sports. Some have suggested Purdys emergence means the 49ers ought to trade Lance in the offseason. I dont usually agree with Kyle but on this one I do. The first was to repair two injuries to his ankle, a fibula fracture and ligament disruption. While he does eventually need to learn how to slide and not take as many hits, a huge part of his game is being a physical runner and picking up extra yardage where he can. Before that he spent two years in South Carolina with The Hilton Head Island Packet. And it speaks to who he is, his character, and thats why we believed in him so much when we drafted him., (Top photo of Trey Lance: Lachlan Cunningham / Getty Images). Rodgers held the ball all the way up to his chin with the ball parallel to the ground. Hes been going since pre-draft stuff, getting ready for the Combine, and all that stuff. Email: ebranch@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @Eric_Branch. 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.". 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.. 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. The pass was the first in a regular-season game for Lance, who the Niners have planned to use situationally behind Garoppolo. There has been a lot of discussion about Lance's throwing motion since he entered the NFL. At 6-3, 220 lbs, hes not afraid to throw his weight around and run through defenders. I sent him a text just congratulating him on one of the greatest careers Ive ever seen in any sport, Lynch said. And Treys got a strong arm, so hes going to zip the ball in. . The question facing the Broncos, who would likely need to trade up from No. When he dipped the ball, the ball didnt have to travel very far. Sean Payton very excited to have Vance Joseph as Broncos DC after four years in Arizona, Davis Webb played for the Giants just weeks ago. While video of Lance may be limited for now, well get a much better look in late July once training camp starts. Video access during OTAs is difficult to come across, but the 49ers on Thursday posted a quick highlight video of some of the goings on from the first few days of on-field practices. However, that doesn't mean the third-year quarterback is waiting to start getting into football shape. But, no, I see him about the same.. 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. Unless youre a die-hard college football or NFL draft fan, youve never heard of Trey Lance. Smells like football pic.twitter.com/hAuyfkdQqk, San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) May 26, 2022. If the Broncos want to evaluate Lock for one more season, Lance wont be coming to Denver. Klint will replace pass game coordinator Bobby Slowik, whom the Texans recently hired as their offensive coordinator. The epic California snowpack is inching toward record levels. He appeared to have a more compact, less over-the-top motion on many of his throws, although head coach Kyle Shanahan said his mechanics hadnt significantly changed. If you feel like donating and want access to some early blog releases and exclusive breakdown content or to help us keep things running, you can visit our Patreon pagehere. Jimmys going to go play some good football for someone.. The 22-year-old signal-caller lacked experience in college and has started only four NFL games in Trey Lances season debut, albeit a losing one, showcased one of the most mesmerizing throws by a 49ers quarterback in recent memory. The practices are not padded and theres no contact allowed so there isnt a lot to glean from the on-field work. Ward, the teams longest-tenured player, said Hufanga alerted him to a pre-snap rotation in the defensive backfield during Tuesdays practice. Why not hold the ball lower, which would allow his elbows to relax, and shorten the distance the ball has to travel? It simply goes straight back and forward, oftentimes like a sidearm motion a second baseman does when throwing to first. Youve got to hone in on getting better. Please check your email for a confirmation. 49ers Talk host Matt Maiocco had the chance to watch Trey Lance get some throws in at Tom Brady has tweaked his throwing motion every year for the last 20 years, Shanahan said. He was the youngest member of that group (20 years old on draft day) with one year of starting experience at the FCS level. 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. Is Californias drought finally over? 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 against Montana State. Hufangas initial first-team status wasnt a surprise. As Hewlett explained, thats beneficial for sequencing. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu). its not something Im worried about.. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @weekly_spiral and twitter@weeklyspiralfor updates when we post and release our podcasts. Hes ready and waiting. Part of what makes Lance such a difficult evaluation is his FCS schedule. I know everyone talks about it . 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. Its different working away from the building because youre working primarily as a thrower and not necessarily as a quarterback., Regarding his motion, Lance said, I dont feel like it slows me down. What we dont want in a quarterbacks motion is a pauseor somewhere it slowsdown or stops. Eric Branch covers the 49ers for The San Francisco Chronicle. Lance was a 1-year starter in high school in a Wing-T offense that only asked him to throw the ball 104 times. You guys wanted to talk to me and I really didnt have anything to talk about. And it begins, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch, speaking with reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday, provided an update on quarterback Trey Lance. 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. I get reports, obviously, but my eyes tell me a lot, Lynch said. 49ers is a registered trademark of the Forty Niners Football Company LLC. 49ers practice report: Trey Lances altered motion about angles, not an overhaul, San Francisco is at its most unaffordable point in at least a decade. What quarterbacks must do is sequence the pattern of their throw better. Brock got that opportunity this (past) year; he grabbed it and did great things.. The Supreme Court gutted a California worker law. Sure, he will need to slide or get out of bounds more but if he can be used in a similar way to how Cam Newton was used in Carolina, then hes going to make some team very happy. Him seeing the game from last year has made him more comfortable this year, Ward said. 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. 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. What if the 49ers faced the Bills in Super Bowl XXV? Of course, every play counts, but that 3.95 number was more representative of what Lance was asked to do than the 10.6. 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. The plan is for Meister to examine Purdy later this week in Arizona, where Purdy lives and the Rangers hold their spring training. So does the fact the 49ers always figured it would take Lance time to develop. Lynch heaped praise on the 31-year-old veteran and highlighted his 38-17 record as the 49ers starter. Lynch on Tuesday said In other words their hope for the future cant throw the ball as well as the guy they want to dump. Right now, here in Feburary, Id almost be willing to bet money Garoppolo is on the roster for the 2022 season. Every video of him throwing has been analyzed and dissected, Lynch on Tuesday said Shanahan and quarterbacks coach Brian Griese will influence any changes in Lances throwing motion in the coming months. 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. I dont care what level of football it is, its almost impossible to do better than that. I was a 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 . 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