Lance has said he doesnt intend to tinker with his throwing motion, which is decidedly longer than Garoppolos and Purdys clipped deliveries. Trey Lance taking ownership of 49ers quarterback position, not obsessing over mechanics 49ers Lance hasnt overhauled his throwing motion and doesnt think its So just the competitive nature to see what hes about.. Trey Lance will be dynamite early in his career off of read options and RPOs. Its absolutely not Trey Lances fault, but you have to take it into account. 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. Not to say hes 100 percent, but hes really recovering well and doing a really nice job.. Lance actually had a pretty good day throwing the ball. He has flashed his raw talents, but other things need to be polished. Lance was a 1-year starter in high school in a Wing-T offense that only asked him to throw the ball 104 times. The quarterback took to social media to ask for "a few college receivers" for (presumably) a Bay Area throwing session, starting on Friday (h/t Grant Cohn of SI) Second-Day Steal: Davis Mills, Stanford. It simply goes straight back and forward, oftentimes like a sidearm motion a second baseman does when throwing to first. 28 Reply [deleted] 1 yr. ago [removed] Reply Drodman93 Joe Staley Seeing him in the locker room now, I dont really see a difference, Williams said. Broncos draft film study: Is Trey Lance capable of changing direction of franchise? 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. 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. Youve got to hone in on getting better. He knows his stuff.. Some may say, well Carson Wentz played at the same school and is a pretty good player. 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It is expected to be six months should there be no complications. 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. the 49ers adding a veteran quarterback in free agency. Why would that be the end of the world for some people? The pass was the first in a regular-season game for Lance, who the Niners have planned to use situationally behind Garoppolo. Lance lead the Bison to an undefeated season as a redshirt freshman and was the first freshman to win the Walter Payton Award (1-AA most outstanding offensive player, their version of the Heisman essentially). A state court just Workers in S.F. Pharos-Tribune, York (Pa.) Daily Record and San Luis Obispo Tribune. 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 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. However, because hes holding the ball so high before the pass, the ball has a greater distance to travel downward, which actually slows down his release. 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. Lance completed 17 of 20 passes, primarily on short, underneath routes, with 12 of his completions going to running backs or tight ends. 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 . May 26, 2022. 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. Trey Lance suffered a season-ending ankle injury in September and underwent two surgeries. 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. Unless youre a die-hard college football or NFL draft fan, youve never heard of Trey Lance. He finished 16-of-23 for 249 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in a 23-7 win. He could flick the ball 65 yards down field without a hitch. He expects to be full-go in time for organized team activities (OTAs) in May. Lance had two notable, deeper completions to wide receivers Tuesday in which he showcased his arm strength. He plays at FCS (also known as 1-AA) powerhouse North Dakota State who were the FCS champions in 2019. Trey Lances ceiling is extremely high. Throwing more fluidly isnt just about release time; it affects accuracy as well. I think it was in a little bit of a weird spot last year, Lance said. 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. Would dismantling Interstate 980 repair damage to Black neighborhoods? "I know everyone has their opinion on it, but for me, it's about getting the ball out, accuracy. Trey Lance has been a lightning rod since Roger Goodell announced his name as the No. 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. 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. 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.. Or George Kittle. An optimistic perspective would point out Lance's best start came in his second outing against the Houston Texans in Week 17. Broncos draft film study: Is Trey Lance capable, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Get to know all 17 Denver mayor candidates . 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's also the first of the 2021 rookie quarterbacks to throw a touchdown. Rodgers held the ball all the way up to his chin with the ball parallel to the ground. Please check your email for a confirmation. Player to Stay Away From: Kyle Trask, Florida. 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. So, it just all had to quiet down.. "There is still a lot of change coming, and teams will improve or decline over the coming months," writes ESPN. 49ers is a registered trademark of the Forty Niners Football Company LLC. Really? 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. Register now! Dear Abby: Why do they imply my husband is a freak? 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. Thats whats hard to figure out. What quarterbacks must do is sequence the pattern of their throw better. Why not hold the ball lower, which would allow his elbows to relax, and shorten the distance the ball has to travel? Every video of him throwing has been analyzed and dissected, It wasnt anything close to real football. 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.. No one with the organization is willing to come out and say it, but thats a good thing. The plan is for Meister to examine Purdy later this week in Arizona, where Purdy lives and the Rangers hold their spring training. Who would have guessed it? The 22-year-old signal-caller lacked experience in college and has started only four NFL games in He graduated from San Jose State University with a BA degree in journalism. In this image, Rodgers was holding the ball right below his chest. Follow Matt on Twitter @MattBarrows, It seems overly optimistic to expect Brock Purdy to be back by training camp. Trey and the rest of the team have nothing but time. On short and intermediate throws, a more condensed motion will get the ball out quicker or even stop you turning the ball over. He made it work because hes a rare athlete, but he became a much more fluid thrower after reaching the NFL and being taught to hold the ball lower. 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. Like many young talented quarterbacks, he has the skill but now just needs to control it. There will be a learning curve at the NFL level for Lance, however. That includes ESPN, which released its early picks for Super Bowl 58 participants, league MVPs, and breakout players. A March surgery would put Purdy's return around September, still possibly ahead of the start of the regular season. He was a reporter with The Sacramento Bee for 19 years, four of them as a Metro reporter. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Yes, that does seem a bit premature. Trey needs to take some time off and his throwing moton definitely needs work. Coming off a sensational redshirt freshman season 16-0 record, 42 passing/rushing touchdowns, no interceptions and an FCS championship the nearly 6-foot-4 Lance was zooming up draft boards because of his big arm and untapped upside. Some of that has been fueled by comments from Shanahan. 1 draft pick, Caserio looking to build new foundation with Ryans, Carroll: Smith's self-belief was key to success, Reid describes key decisions in Super Bowl LVII, Kyle Shanahan wants Trey Lance to take some time off, work on throwing motion before OTAs, Aaron Rodgers has concluded his darkness retreat, Lamar Jacksons camp leaks some information to Stephen A. Smith, Report: Derek Carr wants $35 million per year, Darkness retreat over, decision time arrives for Aaron Rodgers, Michael Irvins lawyer is mad as hell that Marriott refuses to produce surveillance video, Former Chiefs teammates rip LeSean McCoy, defend Eric Bieniemy, Tua Tagovailoa turns to Judo to avoid head injuries when falling, XFL 3.0 debuts to significantly lower ratings than XFL 2.0. 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). That points to two things: (1.) Even when Lances motion was at its worst after his injury, he never had a pause in his motion. 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. 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. As soon as he begins to move his hand to start the process of throwing the ball, the timer starts. After the hip opens and generates torque, the arm follows and doesnt have to work as hard. Hes incredibly tough to scout due to his competition and the fact hes just more athletic than everybody on the defense put together. Another reason Lance didn't see the field is the 49ers had success with Garoppolo. Before that happens, though, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan wants Lance to take his first break from football in a long time. I wasnt playing. After he releases the ball, he snaps his wrist down so both his palm and thumb point to the grass, Lances 17th and final start was, in some ways, the natural conclusion to a career that in many ways has been unparalleled. 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. However, Tom Pelissero reported that Dr. Keith Meister, who will perform the procedure, recommended it be postponed due to inflammation remaining in the San Francisco 49ers quarterback's arm. 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. 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.". After hes had time to heal and a full offseason to refine his mechanics, it looks more fluid. Whats your rhythm? I dont know what his 40 time is, but Trey Lance is quick. 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. At 6-3, 220 lbs, hes not afraid to throw his weight around and run through defenders. Lance, It's the offseason, which means it's also prediction season for many sports news outlets. What if the 49ers faced the Bills in Super Bowl XXV? (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu), San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward (35) takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. 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. Reportedly, Lance is a tireless worker, so its likely that he is far from his final form mechanically. Ward, the teams longest-tenured player, said Hufanga alerted him to a pre-snap rotation in the defensive backfield during Tuesdays practice. The usefulness of Lances mobility in the running game was a different story. 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. 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. His completion percentage in such a run-heavy offense "NFL free agency officially begins on March 15, roughly six weeks before the league holds the, Brock Purdy's surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tear in his right elbow has been postponed to March. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu). This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. In this image from a training camp clip posted by the 49ers social media team, you can see Lance dip the ball. Arm angles change here and there, Shanahan said. WebLance said he doesn't plan on tinkering with his throwing motion this offseason. While video of Lance may be limited for now, well get a much better look in late July once training camp starts. The quarterback entered the 2022 season as the team's starter but suffered a season-ending right ankle injury during Week 2 on September 18. The first person that Brock would come off and talk to was Trey, Lynch said. Its hard to imagine a team quarterbacked by Lance struggling in that area. He has great vision for a quarterback which allows him to find running lanes and follow his blockers. As soon as Lance starts his throw, his front-side hand separates away from the ball and his elbow flares up. Last year, Jimmy Garoppolo served that role and started 10 games after Lance broke his ankle in Week 2. It was initially scheduled to take place today. 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. 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. Lance has spoken with Steve Young this offseason and Youngs message was to be himself. 49ers not totally sold on Jimmy G and are hoping that Trey can fix his game to take the helm from Jimmy G. Yeeesh, not much of an endorsement there Shanahan, go get your boy Kirk! Brock got that opportunity this (past) year; he grabbed it and did great things.. 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