The 49ers’ quarterback position is the most fascinating in the entire NFL. Trey Lance, who the team moved heaven and earth to select with the third overall pick, begins his third season.
Brock Purdy was impressive when pressed into duty after losing Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo to season-ending injuries, but may not be healthy when the season begins. There’s also the little reclamation project of former overall number three pick, Sam Darnold.
In a perfect world, Purdy would begin the season with no issues since he performed so well last season. In a different perfect world, Trey Lance would have developed over time in 2022 and not broken his ankle.