Part of what makes Lance such a difficult evaluation is his FCS schedule. You must be logged in to leave a comment. Youve got to hone in on getting better. As the ball is in that position, hes rotating his hip open forward first. 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 Garoppolo started all 15 games he played and helped the 49ers reach the playoffs as a wild card with a 10-7 record. He carries himself extremely well, which is why hes here, why everyone is so high on him. That points to two things: (1.) Griese, 47, eventually decided to return and will join an offensive staff that includes brothers Klint and Klay Kubiak. With Garoppolo around, Lance deferred to the starter. All teams and players mentioned are registered trademarks of the NFL and its respective teams. The Supreme Court gutted a California worker law. Instead, it was the first day of a mandatory three-day minicamp and the isolated instance came and went. When you climb up the ladder and face tougher competition, you wont be able to get away with missing throws by being wild. An optimistic perspective would point out Lance's best start came in his second outing against the Houston Texans in Week 17. Shanahan is more concerned with Lances eyes and his footwork. 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. As soon as Lance starts his throw, his front-side hand separates away from the ball and his elbow flares up. He overcame a brutal shot to the ribs to throw for 385 yards and six touchdowns, including some really high-level plays. After he releases the ball, he snaps his wrist down so both his palm and thumb point to the grass, The performance featured several outstanding plays, some only a few college quarterbacks can make, but his numbers appeared better than the game film showed. He will need a lot of work to shorten this motion while still keeping his strength, but it is possible. Lance tends to throw a football the way one would throw a fastball. Last season, I timed Lances release time at 0.48 seconds, which was slow. The delay will undoubtedly move back the timeline for his recovery at least a little bit. Rookie cornerback Samuel Womack, a fifth-round selection, jumped an underneath throw intended for undrafted rookie wideout Tay Martin, but couldnt secure the pick. 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. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu). 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. Matt Barrows is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the 49ers. Purdys ligament snapped as the result of a hit from Eagles pass rusher Haason Reddick on Jan. 29. Quarterback coaches will teach players to use their front-side hand to push the ball backward to help keep their front shoulder from opening up before their hips can. Here's People arent getting the COVID booster. And hes done thousands of these surgeries, Lynch said. He does play with his release from throw to throw, but even with the dip, the ball comes out lightning-quick. 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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. Aiyuk said he reviewed video of Ward, who spent his four seasons with the Chiefs, from Kansas Citys win over the Cowboys and Pro Bowl wide receivers CeeDee Lamb and Amari Cooper last year. QB Nate Sudfeld, the presumptive backup, completed 12 of 14 passes and had the best throw of the day, a perfectly placed deep pass to Turner for a touchown of 50-plus yards. A March surgery would put Purdy's return around September, still possibly ahead of the start of the regular season. A state court just Workers in S.F. Or Fred Warner. 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.). Bay Area faces another round of storms. Lances 0.42 is a bit on the slower side, but dipping the ball isnt the culprit. 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. But for me, its about getting the ball out accurately. 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. Hes incredibly tough to scout due to his competition and the fact hes just more athletic than everybody on the defense put together. 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. In fact, if you miss this backstroke part, the layback doesnt happen naturally. Lance actually had a pretty good day throwing the ball. INDIANAPOLIS Dont be overly alarmed about lingering swelling in Brock Purdys right elbow. More specifically for Broncos general manager George Paton: Is Lance an obvious upgrade over Drew Lock? Coach Jimbo Fisher tapped into Monds athleticism (1,608 career rushing yards) and helped him improve as a decision-maker (three interceptions on 297 attempts in 2020). Of Lances 21 throws, 11 were either dump-offs to a running back after an initial read or a quick pass outside to a receiver. In baseball, years of fastballs and sliders create so much accumulated strain on the ligament that it eventually tears. He has great vision for a quarterback which allows him to find running lanes and follow his blockers. In short, he didnt make many NFL-type throws for someone with such a strong arm. If they are ready to move on, Lance looks every bit the dual-threat quarterback built to succeed in the modern NFL. 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. 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.. The good ones are obsessed with that and it never stops.. You dont throw for 28 touchdowns and 0 interceptions without being a great decision-maker. Trey Lance played baseball growing up and you can see that in his throwing motion. Lance put together a strong effort by completing 15-of-21 passes for 223 yards and three touchdowns and running for 64 yards and two touchdowns. 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. "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. Every video of him throwing has been analyzed and dissected, Lance and Fields' natural arm strength is on a completely different level. You guys wanted to talk to me and I really didnt have anything to talk about. Lynch said hes been watching Lances progress from his second-story office window. 49ers Talk host Matt Maiocco had the chance to watch Trey Lance get some throws in at It was San Francisco 49ers Light. So, it just all had to quiet down.. Lance, It's the offseason, which means it's also prediction season for many sports news outlets. Having Lance assume the role of leader, bond with quarterbacks coach Brian Griese and conduct himself through his play and his actions as an NFL quarterback is going to be the biggest factor in his success or failure in 2022. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. Lance has said he doesnt intend to tinker with his throwing motion, which is decidedly longer than Garoppolos and Purdys clipped deliveries. Hes playing against a lot of future bankers, or at best, practice squad level players. That includes ESPN, which released its early picks for Super Bowl 58 participants, league MVPs, and breakout players. 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. 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. Trey and the rest of the team have nothing but time. That will hurt him. Grieses return for the upcoming season wasnt automatic. Asked by a reporter if he would spend the coming months improving his throwing motion, Lance said he would not, focusing on other, unnamed parts of his game. I feel like Im in a really good spot, said Lance. What if the 49ers faced the Bills in Super Bowl XXV? 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. But he ultimately reached the same conclusion as Shanahan. Miss Manners: I shouldn't call because the phone scares people? Dedeaux did note, however, that Lance would be returning to Orange County after the 49ers spring practices are complete. Before covering the 49ers, he covered endless events, from archery tournaments to lawnmower races, while also working at the Logansport (Ind.) It should befluid, and it builds speed, Hewlett said. The question facing the Broncos, who would likely need to trade up from No. 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. Trey Lances season debut, albeit a losing one, showcased one of the most mesmerizing throws by a 49ers quarterback in recent memory. To his credit, he doesnt do this motion every time but it happens more often than not. Shanahan said it will be good for Lance to get away from us and just focus on those things before returning for OTAs that will likely be centered on transitioning him into the starting job. He has a tendency to be a little wild, which is tough to imagine since he completed 66% of his passes. Try a week on us. That was the message from Purdys surgeon, Dr. Keith Meister, to 49ers general manager John Lynch after Meister recommended postponing a Feb. 22 procedure to repair Purdys torn elbow ligament. https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2022/05/26/49ers-otas-trey-lance-throwing-motion/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Its absolutely not Trey Lances fault, but you have to take it into account. When Lance was coming out of North Dakota State, I didnt think his throwing motion would have to be totally rebuilt, but after he broke his right index finger in the final preseason game of 2021, it regressed significantly. Heres why California has seen so much active weather, Yosemite breaks snow record; park closed indefinitely, The 'Dilbert' fiasco is embarrassing for news outlets. He plays at FCS (also known as 1-AA) powerhouse North Dakota State who were the FCS champions in 2019. Is Californias drought finally over? Trey Lance suffered a season-ending ankle injury in September and underwent two surgeries. 9 to acquire Lance, and other quarterback-needy teams: Is this dazzling one-year wonder capable of changing the fortunes of a franchise? The Bison, though, opted to play a single October game against Central Arkansas, turning a relatively nondescript matchup into a one-time, high-stakes opportunity for Lance to showcase his abilities for every NFL team. Unless youre a die-hard college football or NFL draft fan, youve never heard of Trey Lance. If he can spend his first season, and maybe even second season, learning the playbook and working on a quicker throwing motion, that would be best for his development. Throwing more fluidly isnt just about release time; it affects accuracy as well. It sure looks like the 49ers may, may have gone with the wrong quarterback. He breaks down film to uncover the story that the X's and O's tell. 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. Why would that be the end of the world for some people? Lance said he doesn't plan on tinkering with his throwing motion this offseason. Passing-game coordinator Bobby Slowik also mentioned that Lance occasionally was adjusting his arm slot, but said his mechanics hadnt been tweaked in the offseason. The first person that Brock would come off and talk to was Trey, Lynch said. Who would have guessed it? 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.. 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 might have been taught to hold the ball higher so he wouldnt dip as low as he does, but hes still dipping the ball. Whats your timing? Jimmy Garoppolo was excused from participating while he rehabs his surgically repaired shoulder. Lance had two notable, deeper completions to wide receivers Tuesday in which he showcased his arm strength. There havent been any major changes in the way Lance throws the ball, nor are there expected to be in the future. 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. The usefulness of Lances mobility in the running game was a different story. WebTrey Lance Throwing MotionHere is some footage from 49ers camp where you can see Trey Lance and his throwing motion. His style of play would fit well with tight ends Noah Fant and Albert Okwuegbunam, in particular, and his big arm would be a boon for the teams young receivers, especially a healthy Courtland Sutton. Follow us for breaking news and latest updates: Thanks for subscribing! There have also been times where his footwork can get sloppy and he wont do basic things like setting his feet or turning his hips towards his receiver and just relying on his arm to make the throw. And I wish him the best, so well leave it at that.. But he said Lance also never acted threatened following his injury. Critics mainly talk about his dip and elongated throwing motion, but some of the all-time most efficient throwers dip the ball. 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. If you give him any space and he trusts it, hes going to zip it in. 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.". Most Californians can put off filing taxes until Oct. 16 but should they? When he dipped the ball, the ball didnt have to travel very far. 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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). As he continues to work himself back The content and information from other sites is the property of their respective owners. Employers can change that. We're just gettin started.#49ersCamp pic.twitter.com/Lcqp5NZ4QM, San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) July 28, 2022. He finished 15-of-30 for 149 yards, two touchdowns and one interception and added 143 yards and two TDs on 15 carries. 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. His primary competition includes Tarvarius Moore, who missed last season because of a torn Achilles, and George Odum, an All-Pro special-teams player who signed with the 49ers in March after starting 10 games in the previous four seasons with the Colts. Hes not ready. 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. Rodgers had this same issue in college. Lynch heaped praise on the 31-year-old veteran and highlighted his 38-17 record as the 49ers starter. Lynch noted that he and Brady briefly were Patriots teammates in 2008. Trey Lance expects to be throwing normally soon for the first time since the Sept. 18 injury that ended his season. But this is nitpicking. I wasnt playing. Rodgers held the ball all the way up to his chin with the ball parallel to the ground. Jimmy Garoppolo held what amounted to a farewell press conference on Tuesday as he expects to be traded this offseason so that Lance can step into the starting lineup. The first was to repair two injuries to his ankle, a fibula fracture and ligament disruption. Last year, Jimmy Garoppolo served that role and started 10 games after Lance broke his ankle in Week 2. Jimmys going to go play some good football for someone.. Very quick. It seems like that's going to be the plan, but until Garoppolo is traded or released there will always be a level of uncertainty. I dont care what level of football it is, its almost impossible to do better than that. Lance completed 17 of 20 passes, primarily on short, underneath routes, with 12 of his completions going to running backs or tight ends. Lance was a 1-year starter in high school in a Wing-T offense that only asked him to throw the ball 104 times. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! Lynch on Tuesday said If he can stay healthy, hell be a quality backup with a chance to develop into a starting-caliber player. Shanahan: 'I don't see any scenario' where Garoppolo returns, I do believe that its probably run its course, he said of the 49ers-Garoppolo relationship. 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. How fast are you throwing it? Player and team photos used with permission from, 49ers QB Trey Lance responds to criticisms about his throwing mechanics. So we look for what we call passive layback your arm has to give your hip time to get ahead. He graduated from San Jose State University with a BA degree in journalism. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who had three receptions, began prepping for his practice matchups with Ward earlier this offseason. While video of Lance may be limited for now, well get a much better look in late July once training camp starts. Make that ultra-light. He finished 16-of-23 for 249 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in a 23-7 win. The quarterback underwent another surgery in December to remove the hardware inserted into his ankle. Although his mechanics arent perfect, are they as disastrous as the critics make them sound? He's stated publicly that Garoppolo may not get traded even when he gets cleared from shoulder surgery. The early OTA sessions are less about perfecting anything and more about knocking some offseason rust off. 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.. 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. May 26, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu), San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nate Sudfeld (7) takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Lance simply took what the defense gave him and avoided mistakes, connected on a few big plays, utilized his mobility and put together successful drives in a game decided by halftime. After hes had time to heal and a full offseason to refine his mechanics, it looks more fluid. Its going to be exciting to see Shanahans playbook reach full potential with a mobile quarterback that can throw it down the Field . 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. What we dont want in a quarterbacks motion is a pauseor somewhere it slowsdown or stops. 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. : #GBvsSF on NBC: https://t.co/KgHDqDkg0d pic.twitter.com/zl8KXCTham. The use of any team names, words, trademarks, logos or photos have been used for descriptive purposes only. 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. 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Maybe Trey could go back to college for a couple of years to hone his QB skills? If Mac Jones was the QB this team would be in the Super Bowl. Some may say, well Carson Wentz played at the same school and is a pretty good player. Last season, I timed Lances release time at 0.48 seconds, which Where are your feet? He was the youngest member of that group (20 years old on draft day) with one year of starting experience at the FCS level. Thats why hes throwing better at 40 than he did at 30. The pandemic-altered 2020 college football season was unusual for players nationwide, but few had it quite like North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance. Jeff Tedford, his coach at Cal, famously taught his quarterbacks to hold the ball extremely high to quicken their release. Everybody has their opinion on it. There has been a lot of discussion about Lance's throwing motion since he entered the NFL. 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. 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. I dont see a limp. 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. 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 . He connected with Jauan Jennings, who made an outstretched, over-the-middle grab on a post. Even when Lances motion was at its worst after his injury, he never had a pause in his motion. He and Purdy became close friends. I know everyone talks about it . If you allow him to get out on the edge, hes more than likely going to outrun any linebacker and many defensive backs. Jimmy did a decent job for the Niners ,and I wish him the best, but He will never reach Elite level due to his physical limitations . Try a week on us. Lance has said he doesnt intend to tinker with his throwing motion, which is decidedly longer than Garoppolos and Purdys clipped deliveries. Still the club found a handful of highlights to string together, including a couple shots of QB Trey Lance making throws. For a first-year starter, stuff like this is totally normal but still has to be talked about. Lance had runs of 26, 11, 54 (touchdown), 33, 10 and 14 (touchdown) yards, combining a bruising style with breakaway speed. Hufangas initial first-team status wasnt a surprise. Another reason Lance didn't see the field is the 49ers had success with Garoppolo. could be eligible for a share of $104 million. pizza favorite shuts down after 13 years, plus more closings, Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). To time a quarterbacks mechanics, the clock usually starts when a quarterback begins to separate the ball from his off-hand and ends when the ball leaves his hand. Klint will replace pass game coordinator Bobby Slowik, whom the Texans recently hired as their offensive coordinator. Rarely were plays designed for Lance to attack the middle of the field. 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. Hes ready and waiting. Sometimes you just have to go through the rough patches, and youve got to play, Lynch said. Before that happens, though, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan wants Lance to take his first break from football in a long time. 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. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. 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 know everyone has their opinion on it, but for me, it's about getting the ball out, accuracy. Things havent changed since becoming the 49ers starter heading into Year 2. Klay will continue to work with Griese and the quarterbacks. 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