NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport reported that the 49ers are naming Sam Darnold their No. 2 quarterback ahead of the 2023 regular season. You could see the writing on the wall with how the previous two preseason games played out.
Darnold looked more comfortable going through his reads and playing faster in Kyle Shanahan’s offense. Shanahan was vocal about wanting a quarterback to “rip it,” and, even against the Broncos, there were still plays where Lance failed to pull the trigger.
So, what does that mean for Lance? Pelissero believes the 49ers could trade Lance as a possible solution.