the 49ers adding a veteran quarterback in free agency. He has great vision for a quarterback which allows him to find running lanes and follow his blockers. WebLance said he doesn't plan on tinkering with his throwing motion this offseason. Lance will need more time than some other top quarterbacks in this class. Hes not ready. Follow us for breaking news and latest updates: Thanks for subscribing! Likewise, Shanahan isnt playing an endless loop of Lances throwing motion in his head that keeps him awake at night. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. The practices are not padded and theres no contact allowed so there isnt a lot to glean from the on-field work. He could keep that pre-pass a little bit more neutral because he was relaxed in the carriage and then it would be like up here and then it would be down here right, and so my only criticism would be if were gonna do that, lets just start down here and keep it down there and then it just matches, Hewlett said. 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. 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. He graduated from San Jose State University with a BA degree in journalism. 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. Speaking to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, an opposing team's offensive coach pointed out that Lance's throwing motion looked "wonky" from what he saw in 2021. One negative that can be said about him is his passing accuracy is being dreadful through his first eight NFL appearances. Thats why hes throwing better at 40 than he did at 30. McDaniels: LV had to make 'tough decision' on Carr, Inside Bears' strategy for No. It is expected to be six months should there be no complications. He also covers the latest trends around the league and covers the draft. You guys wanted to talk to me and I really didnt have anything to talk about. So does the fact the 49ers always figured it would take Lance time to develop. 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But he said Lance also never acted threatened following his injury. The 49ers have observed six quarters of Trey Lances play. Speaking to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, an opposing team's offensive coach pointed out that Lance's throwing motion looked "wonky" from what he saw in 2021. There has been a lot of discussion about Lance's throwing motion since he entered the NFL. The 22-year-old even addressed it during a press conference after a mandatory minicamp practice last week. Critics mainly talk about his dip and elongated throwing motion, but some of the all-time most efficient throwers dip the ball. In fact, dipping the ball is part of loading up to generate power. Jimmy Garoppolo was excused from participating while he rehabs his surgically repaired shoulder. Third-Day Talent: Kellen Mond, Texas A&M. In the right system, he has MVP potential. I dont see a limp. While I think his coaches might hold their breath sometimes when he tries to run over defenders, to me it shows that hes willing to do whatever it takes to win. 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. The pandemic-altered 2020 college football season was unusual for players nationwide, but few had it quite like North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance. You dont throw for 28 touchdowns and 0 interceptions without being a great decision-maker. Trask is not as bad as his three-interception debacle against Oklahoma in the Cotton Bowl when he played without tight end Kyle Pitts and receiver Kadarius Toney, but hes not as good as his Heisman Trophy candidacy would indicate. 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. This was a football injury where there was a lot of force there. In the above clip from last season, you can see Aaron Rodgers dip the ball to waist level, yet he has one of the fastest releases of all time. Lance actually had a pretty good day throwing the ball. 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. Trey Lance played baseball growing up and you can see that in his throwing motion. Jeff Tedford, his coach at Cal, famously taught his quarterbacks to hold the ball extremely high to quicken their release. 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. Who would have guessed it? Shanahan still hasnt decided on official titles. He plays at FCS (also known as 1-AA) powerhouse North Dakota State who were the FCS champions in 2019. He just fit one in on me today, Ward said. Some teams will like him more than others, but the hype around him being a high draft pick is understandable. The Bison were dominant in 2019, outscoring opponents 596-197, including a 42-14 win over Montana State in the FCS semifinals. The performance featured several outstanding plays, some only a few college quarterbacks can make, but his numbers appeared better than the game film showed. Aside from specific things hes working on on any given day, theres not much difference.. So, it just all had to quiet down.. Lynch heaped praise on the 31-year-old veteran and highlighted his 38-17 record as the 49ers starter. Second-year 49ers QB Trey Lance has one of the most widely scrutinized throwing motions in recent memory. 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. At 19 Trey Lance already had top tier NFL arm strength. Why not hold the ball lower, which would allow his elbows to relax, and shorten the distance the ball has to travel? Trey Lance, in theory, would have just been in college for three years if he declares after the season and not nearly as polished of a thrower as Wentz was. Trey Lance played baseball growing up and you can see that in his throwing motion. But I think we leave with nothing but fond memories of Jimmy. Ward acknowledged Lance got the best of him on at least one snap. Try a week on us. 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. It wasnt anything close to real football. 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. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @weekly_spiral and twitter@weeklyspiralfor updates when we post and release our podcasts. https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2022/05/26/49ers-otas-trey-lance-throwing-motion/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Miss Manners: I shouldn't call because the phone scares people? Is Californias drought finally over? Lance spent time training at 3DQB in Huntington Beach (Orange County) before reporting for the offseason program in April. He joined The Athletic in 2018 and has covered the 49ers since 2003. (Odum and undrafted rookie free-agent cornerback Kadar Hollman were beaten on Sudfelds long TD pass to Turner.). 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. I wasnt playing. 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. Ward, the teams longest-tenured player, said Hufanga alerted him to a pre-snap rotation in the defensive backfield during Tuesdays practice. Sign up for our weekly recaps, informed analysis, and film breakdowns. 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. Lance had two notable, deeper completions to wide receivers Tuesday in which he showcased his arm strength. Lynch also acknowledged that he texted Tom Brady, who on Feb. 1 announced his retirement, the second year in a row hes done so. 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. This is a carousel. Last season, I timed Lances release time at 0.48 seconds, which Garoppolo started all 15 games he played and helped the 49ers reach the playoffs as a wild card with a 10-7 record. So just the competitive nature to see what hes about.. Hufangas initial first-team status wasnt a surprise. A little over nine months later against Central Arkansas, Lance looked like a top prospect who had not played in an actual game in months and felt the pressure of all eyes being on him. Lynch on Tuesday said What quarterbacks must do is sequence the pattern of their throw better. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu). Another reason Lance didn't see the field is the 49ers had success with Garoppolo. If you give him any space and he trusts it, hes going to zip it in. 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 . Follow Matt on Twitter @MattBarrows, It seems overly optimistic to expect Brock Purdy to be back by training camp. True, but Wentz was also at NDSU for five years before getting drafted and spent his rookie season experiencing a lot of growing pains. 49ers. 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. Another 2021 quarterback prospect with a bazooka for an arm. 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. Then came the Missouri Valley Football Conferences decision to play football in the spring. While video of Lance may be limited for now, well get a much better look in late July once training camp starts. I think it was in a little bit of a weird spot last year, Lance said. He appeared to have a Lance has spoken with Steve Young this offseason and Youngs message was to be himself. The plan is for Meister to examine Purdy later this week in Arizona, where Purdy lives and the Rangers hold their spring training. "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. 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. Lynch noted that Griese was instrumental to Purdys rookie year success. Coach Kyle hes got some smart routes. Sometimes you just have to go through the rough patches, and youve got to play, Lynch said. Are we all forgetting how incredible Fields was against Clemson in the College Football Playoff? 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. Dedeaux did note, however, that Lance would be returning to Orange County after the 49ers spring practices are complete. Yeah Im more worried about the ability to read a defense, that seems a lot harder to grasp. He connected with Jauan Jennings, who made an outstretched, over-the-middle grab on a post. Still, Lance is able to keep his front shoulder stable and close so that his hips open up first. Proper sequencing allows the hips to open toward the target first, followed by the arm so that the quarterback is generating power with his body and not mainly through the arm. The great quarterbacks continue to refine their techniques throughout their entire careers. In training camp this year, he cut down his release time by 0.06, a notable improvement. Tom Brady has tweaked his throwing motion every year for the last 20 years, Shanahan said. 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