When you climb up the ladder and face tougher competition, you wont be able to get away with missing throws by being wild. In fact, the one turnover he had all season, a fumble, happened in the first quarter of the first game of the season. I dont know what his 40 time is, but Trey Lance is quick. Trey Lance expects to be throwing normally soon for the first time since the Sept. 18 injury that ended his season. 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. 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. 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.. Pharos-Tribune, York (Pa.) Daily Record and San Luis Obispo Tribune. 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. That will hurt him. Klint will replace pass game coordinator Bobby Slowik, whom the Texans recently hired as their offensive coordinator. https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2022/05/26/49ers-otas-trey-lance-throwing-motion/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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 But for me, its about getting the ball out accurately. Why not hold the ball lower, which would allow his elbows to relax, and shorten the distance the ball has to travel? Its hard to imagine a team quarterbacked by Lance struggling in that area. Listen Live Now: 104.5 FM / 680 AMKNBR 1050 Search Tolbert & Copes 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 104.5 FM/680 AM Murph & Mac Papa & Lund I sent him a text just congratulating him on one of the greatest careers Ive ever seen in any sport, Lynch said. 9 to acquire Lance, and other quarterback-needy teams: Is this dazzling one-year wonder capable of changing the fortunes of a franchise? 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. Heres why. He overcame a brutal shot to the ribs to throw for 385 yards and six touchdowns, including some really high-level plays. 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. He will need a lot of work to shorten this motion while still keeping his strength, but it is possible. Lance averaged a robust 10.6 yards per attempt in the game, in line with many of the top college quarterbacks in 20. 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. 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. Second-year 49ers QB Trey Lance has one of the most widely scrutinized throwing motions in recent memory. Montana State initially pressured with three, and as Lance moved to his left in the pocket, he eluded a linebacker trying to clean up the play. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who had three receptions, began prepping for his practice matchups with Ward earlier this offseason. In short, he didnt make many NFL-type throws for someone with such a strong arm. That points to two things: (1.) He seemed almost amused by the scrutiny about his summer sessions with throwing coaches which he said centered on using his lower half for the proper base to throw the ball accurately. I hate to say this, because I like the kid, and everyone has to develop, some at a slower pace than others. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. 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. The 49ers have observed six quarters of Trey Lances play. If that team is the Broncos, it could cost a future first-round pick and more to get him in order to move up in the draft. I know everybody talks about the throwing motion and the slow-mo videos and all that, but it wasnt as much as you guys think, Lance said. Those events will reshape the San Francisco 49ers roster and the other 31 NFL squads. 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 And its what happens when the opponent is a team like Montana State. 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. The plan is for Meister to examine Purdy later this week in Arizona, where Purdy lives and the Rangers hold their spring training. The good ones are obsessed with that and it never stops.. But he said Lance also never acted threatened following his injury. Purdys ligament snapped as the result of a hit from Eagles pass rusher Haason Reddick on Jan. 29. 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. 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. 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. He just fit one in on me today, Ward said. 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). SANTA CLARA Trey Lance rolled to his right Tuesday and cut loose with a high-velocity wobbler that eventually fell harmless to the ground. There is no custom code to display. He connected with Jauan Jennings, who made an outstretched, over-the-middle grab on a post. Please check your email for a confirmation. Lynch heaped praise on the 31-year-old veteran and highlighted his 38-17 record as the 49ers starter. Everybody has their opinion on it. 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. Due to his mobility, there will be plenty of chances to take some deep shots off of play-action that might not necessarily be the game plan for North Dakota State but will be in the NFL. Whats your rhythm? Lynch noted that Griese was instrumental to Purdys rookie year success. In this image, Rodgers was holding the ball right below his chest. Trey Lance suffered a season-ending ankle injury in September and underwent two surgeries. It wasnt anything close to real football. A March surgery would put Purdy's return around September, still possibly ahead of the start of the regular season. 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. Dedeaux did note, however, that Lance would be returning to Orange County after the 49ers spring practices are complete. Not a member? I dont usually agree with Kyle but on this one I do. 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. Some may say, well Carson Wentz played at the same school and is a pretty good player. The usefulness of Lances mobility in the running game was a different story. Lances 0.42 is a bit on the slower side, but dipping the ball isnt the culprit. 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. But that doesnt mean there werent some things worth noting: Lance completed 17 of 20 passes, primarily on short, underneath routes, with 12 of his completions going to running backs or tight ends. INDIANAPOLIS Dont be overly alarmed about lingering swelling in Brock Purdys right elbow. The performance featured several outstanding plays, some only a few college quarterbacks can make, but his numbers appeared better than the game film showed. 28 Reply [deleted] 1 yr. ago [removed] Reply Drodman93 Joe Staley We all know his attributes as a quarterback. Cornerback Charvarius Ward, who signed a three-year deal with $26.6 million guaranteed in March, was one of the few big-money players in attendance. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. It was San Francisco 49ers Light. Why would that be the end of the world for some people? Like many young talented quarterbacks, he has the skill but now just needs to control it. It was initially scheduled to take place today. The practices are not padded and theres no contact allowed so there isnt a lot to glean from the on-field work. Hes got some smart schemes. As soon as he begins to move his hand to start the process of throwing the ball, the timer starts. Player Worth Trading Up to Take: Justin Fields, Ohio State. He has flashed his raw talents, but other things need to be polished. Yeah Im more worried about the ability to read a defense, that seems a lot harder to grasp. I dont see a limp. Some have suggested Purdys emergence means the 49ers ought to trade Lance in the offseason. the 49ers adding a veteran quarterback in free agency. That means he went 15 games and three quarters without turning the ball over. (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. 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. Before that he spent two years in South Carolina with The Hilton Head Island Packet. 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 finished 15-of-30 for 149 yards, two touchdowns and one interception and added 143 yards and two TDs on 15 carries. His completion percentage in such a run-heavy offense WebTrey Lance Throwing MotionHere is some footage from 49ers camp where you can see Trey Lance and his throwing motion. I get reports, obviously, but my eyes tell me a lot, Lynch said. Trey and the rest of the team have nothing but time. While video of Lance may be limited for now, well get a much better look in late July once training camp starts. To his credit, he doesnt do this motion every time but it happens more often than not. And Treys got a strong arm, so hes going to zip the ball in. 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. Hufangas initial first-team status wasnt a surprise. 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. In training camp this year, he cut down his release time by 0.06, a notable improvement. The latest in the sports world, emailed daily. San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan did give Lance a few snaps in each game early last season. A more realistic outcome has him missing spring practices and training camp and being fully recovered by the first week of September, which corresponds to the start of the regular season. More specifically for Broncos general manager George Paton: Is Lance an obvious upgrade over Drew Lock? As Hewlett explained, thats beneficial for sequencing. This was a football injury where there was a lot of force there. "I know everyone has their opinion on it, but for me, it's about getting the ball out, accuracy. 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. So we look for what we call passive layback your arm has to give your hip time to get ahead. Wait, wasnt the argument that Lance underperformed? One of Sudfelds two incompletions was nearly picked off. Lynch said hes been watching Lances progress from his second-story office window. Even more important, Lance, all of 22 years old, appears to be growing nicely into his role as the face of the 49ers. You should receive a confirmation email shortly asking you to verify your subscription. 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. The 22-year-old signal-caller lacked experience in college and has started only four NFL games in 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. When he dipped the ball, the ball didnt have to travel very far. He finished 16-of-23 for 249 yards with two touchdowns and one interception in a 23-7 win. Klay will continue to work with Griese and the quarterbacks. Jeff Tedford, his coach at Cal, famously taught his quarterbacks to hold the ball extremely high to quicken their release. 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. 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. 45-yard throw, pressure in his face, throwing from the far hash and Trey Lance has the ball on an absolute rope. Lance has spoken with Steve Young this offseason and Youngs message was to be himself. No one with the organization is willing to come out and say it, but thats a good thing. Lynch on Tuesday said On short and intermediate throws, a more condensed motion will get the ball out quicker or even stop you turning the ball over. Lance spent time training at 3DQB in Huntington Beach (Orange County) before reporting for the offseason program in April. Of course, every play counts, but that 3.95 number was more representative of what Lance was asked to do than the 10.6. He has a tendency to be a little wild, which is tough to imagine since he completed 66% of his passes. Ward, the teams longest-tenured player, said Hufanga alerted him to a pre-snap rotation in the defensive backfield during Tuesdays practice. However, that doesn't mean the third-year quarterback is waiting to start getting into football shape. 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. 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. Shanahan wanted it that way when it came to the media as well. Make that ultra-light. The content and information from other sites is the property of their respective owners. Training camp reports have not been kind to Lance, nitpicking at his throwing motion and completion percentage during practices. Trey Lance has been a lightning rod since Roger Goodell announced his name as the No. He also made two starts in Weeks 5 and 17 when Jimmy Garoppolo was injured. So does the fact the 49ers always figured it would take Lance time to develop. Lance could benefit from making a similar adjustment. 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. Lance completed just 13 of his 28 passes for 164 yards and an interception in the defeat. Thats the ultimate sign of a competitor in my eyes. However, hes in a run-first offense that gives him a lot of chances to make open throws. If you allow him to get out on the edge, hes more than likely going to outrun any linebacker and many defensive backs. 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. That includes ESPN, which released its early picks for Super Bowl 58 participants, league MVPs, and breakout players. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu). Absolute insanity. Although his mechanics arent perfect, are they as disastrous as the critics make them sound? Hell, I had not heard of him until this past April. Hes ready and waiting. To be an efficient thrower, quarterbacks dont need to eliminate the dip. About that missing star power from Tuesdays voluntary practice: Shanahan said both Warner and Kittle were dealing with minor lower-body injuries, fullback Kyle Juszczyk had a personal day and Williams, Bosa and Samuel would attend the mandatory minicamp in mid-June. He was a reporter with The Sacramento Bee for 19 years, four of them as a Metro reporter. This is a common tendency in quarterbacks with strong arms at this age because theyve always been the best player on the field and could make that throw 9/10 times in the past. Second-Day Steal: Davis Mills, Stanford. Again, Rodgers doesnt always throw like this, but when he does the ball path is shorter because of his pre-pass position. But I think we leave with nothing but fond memories of Jimmy. Thats whats hard to figure out. Things havent changed since becoming the 49ers starter heading into Year 2. Perhaps because Lance played the fewest snaps of the five quarterbacks selected in the first round of the 2021 draft, there has been a high level of speculation and scrutiny around him heading into this season. Questions came up about Lances mechanics Tuesday and it was a matter he wanted to address. He spent the season away from his family, which Lynch indicated was difficult and had him contemplating whether he wanted to continue in his current role. Instead, it was the first day of a mandatory three-day minicamp and the isolated instance came and went. Lynch wasnt nearly as precise Tuesday, saying there are a variety of time frames.. Yikes rebuild incoming, free agents gonna walk. The question facing the Broncos, who would likely need to trade up from No. 49ers practice report: Trey Lances altered motion about angles, not an overhaul, San Francisco is at its most unaffordable point in at least a decade. Purdys injury, however, makes that unlikely. 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 . 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) So just the competitive nature to see what hes about.. (Photo of Trey Lance: Stan Szeto / USA Today). He graduated from San Jose State University with a BA degree in journalism. The 22-year-old even addressed it during a press conference after a mandatory minicamp practice last week. 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. Maybe Trey could go back to college for a couple of years to hone his QB skills? Or George Kittle. At the snap, Lance was in the shotgun with Williams to his right. Last season, I timed Lances release time at 0.48 seconds, which was slow. And I wish him the best, so well leave it at that.. Dear Abby: Why do they imply my husband is a freak? You guys wanted to talk to me and I really didnt have anything to talk about. He has great vision for a quarterback which allows him to find running lanes and follow his blockers. I know everyone talks about it . I dont care what level of football it is, its almost impossible to do better than that. WebEven in an offseason when the pandemic wiped out practices at team facilities, he managed to invest enough time on his own, including his annual sessions in Southern California with personal quarterback coach Jordan Palmer, to sufficiently address his throwing mechanics. Whats your timing? Lances next snap will come for the NFL team that believes in him most. He plays at FCS (also known as 1-AA) powerhouse North Dakota State who were the FCS champions in 2019. He was included in the "Best American Sports Writing 2001," under notable writing of that year, for a column on the ups and down of being a small-town sportswriter when he was at the Alexandria (La.) And I watched that and thought that was so cool. "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. What we dont want in a quarterbacks motion is a pauseor somewhere it slowsdown or stops. With a rare blend of strength and speed, he reminds me athletically of Josh Allen and Cam Newton. Theres a lot of arm-angle changes that kind of go on for any given play for any given reason, Slowik said. Lance and Fields' natural arm strength is on a completely different level. Part of what makes Lance such a difficult evaluation is his FCS schedule. Free safety Jimmie Ward, 30, whose locker is next to Lances, said Tuesday that he had engaged in good-natured, pre-practice trash talk with the QB before their first two practice sessions. "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. In the right system, he has MVP potential. 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. 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. And thats the biggest challenge: Weve got a team thats ready to go now, and hes got to get out there and play. Because throwing the football is kind of important for a QB. Town Talk. (Tim Nwachukwu / Getty Images). Then came the Missouri Valley Football Conferences decision to play football in the spring. Seeing him in the locker room now, I dont really see a difference, Williams said. But thats how it goes, that was the situation I was in, and I tried to embrace my role and make the most out of it.. 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. 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). . Opinion: Colorado farms going fallow? 49ers. 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 . Yes, that does seem a bit premature. The pass was the first in a regular-season game for Lance, who the Niners have planned to use situationally behind Garoppolo. its not something Im worried about.. 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. 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. Some teams will like him more than others, but the hype around him being a high draft pick is understandable. 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. Still, Lance is able to keep his front shoulder stable and close so that his hips open up first. Before covering the 49ers, he covered endless events, from archery tournaments to lawnmower races, while also working at the Logansport (Ind.) Really? Smells like football pic.twitter.com/hAuyfkdQqk, San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) May 26, 2022. 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. He was the youngest member of that group (20 years old on draft day) with one year of starting experience at the FCS level. 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Email: ebranch@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @Eric_Branch. The old-school way of thinking is to get it up by your ear as quick as you can and get it out, Hewlett said. This is a reason why he reminds me of Cam Newton or Josh Allen. This is an obvious one, but no matter how good you may look, when you play at the 1-AA level people will question all of your success. Register now! 3 overall pick to the San Francisco 49ers. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance has been under a microscope over the last few weeks. Asked about Garoppolo on Tuesday, Lynch was more diplomatic than Kyle Shanahan, who on Feb. 1 said he didnt see any scenario in which Garoppolo returns. In fact, dipping the ball is part of loading up to generate power. He expects to be full-go in time for organized team activities (OTAs) in May. How fast are you throwing it? Rather, Shananan prefers Lance to simply execute the plays that are called in a methodical fashion as opposed to trying to make something big happen on every snap. The delay will undoubtedly move back the timeline for his recovery at least a little bit. He and Purdy became close friends. Every video of him throwing has been analyzed and dissected, You must be logged in to leave a comment. 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.. (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. 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