Niners Nation · Jun 25, 2021
Chris Simms explains why he thinks Trey Lance’s running ability is ‘overrated’
Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty ImagesThe San Francisco 49ers are hopeful Trey Lance will man the QB position for the foreseeable future. The No. 3 overall pick caught the eye of head coach Kyle Shanahan with his accuracy and athleticism during his time at North Dakota State.
Lance only threw one interception over his final 17 games at the collegiate level and showcased what he could do as a runner. Lance had 169 rushing attempts for 1,100 yards and 14 touchdowns for the Bison during the 2019 season.
Shanahan told The Athletic’s Tim Kawakami that Lance’s ability to make plays with his feet was one of the characteristics that drew him in.
