The 49ers are about to make a transition at the most critical position in football.
San Francisco used three first-round picks to add Trey Lance with the third selection in the 2021 draft. Instead of being forced into action right away, Lance spent most of the season learning about what it takes to play quarterback in the NFL.
He drew praise from teammates for the improvement he demonstrated while running the scout team throughout the year.
“I just think throughout the season, every single rep that I get, I get better. I learn so much from every rep, whether it’s just practice or a game,” Lance told reporters in early January.