Is Californias drought finally over? Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. "I know everyone has their opinion on it, but for me, it's about getting the ball out, accuracy. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who had three receptions, began prepping for his practice matchups with Ward earlier this offseason. 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.". According to Hewlett, 0.4 is neither slow nor fast. When you climb up the ladder and face tougher competition, you wont be able to get away with missing throws by being wild. 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. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance has been under a microscope over the last few weeks. Very quick. 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. 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.. He expects to be full-go in time for organized team activities (OTAs) in May. 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. And thats not even the entire list of missing star power from the 49ers first open-to-the-media offseason practice Tuesday. The longtime NFL quarterback had been a broadcaster since 2009, and last season was his first as an assistant coach. He breaks down film to uncover the story that the X's and O's tell. Yeah Im more worried about the ability to read a defense, that seems a lot harder to grasp. could be eligible for a share of $104 million. A state court just Workers in S.F. 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. For a first-year starter, stuff like this is totally normal but still has to be talked about. Why not hold the ball lower, which would allow his elbows to relax, and shorten the distance the ball has to travel? He also covers the latest trends around the league and covers the draft. He was a reporter with The Sacramento Bee for 19 years, four of them as a Metro reporter. 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. That limited the impact his mobility had in the passing game. He carries himself extremely well, which is why hes here, why everyone is so high on him. 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. 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. 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. 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. Those events will reshape the San Francisco 49ers roster and the other 31 NFL squads. Part of what makes Lance such a difficult evaluation is his FCS schedule. Another 2021 quarterback prospect with a bazooka for an arm. The great quarterbacks continue to refine their techniques throughout their entire careers. With average arm strength and below-average mobility, Trasks upside will be limited in the NFL. 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. And hes done thousands of these surgeries, Lynch said. Lance has said he doesnt intend to tinker with his throwing motion, which is decidedly longer than Garoppolos and Purdys clipped deliveries. If you watched the Niners vs. Texans game, Lance has already shortened his throwing motion considerably. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! Klint will replace pass game coordinator Bobby Slowik, whom the Texans recently hired as their offensive coordinator. Either way, having Purdy back for training camp seems too optimistic. It simply goes straight back and forward, oftentimes like a sidearm motion a second baseman does when throwing to first. You should receive a confirmation email shortly asking you to verify your subscription. Lance was a three-star recruit out of high school and did have D1 offers from schools like Boise State and Western Michigan, but went to North Dakota State in the hopes to be a champion. . Broncos draft film study: Is Trey Lance capable of changing direction of franchise? Heres the impact of the latest 2022 tax returns: IRS further extends filing deadline for most Californians, Another winter storm? I dont usually agree with Kyle but on this one I do. Hufangas initial first-team status wasnt a surprise. It is expected to be six months should there be no complications. He runs the ball with a purpose and often times is the short-yardage back for the Bison. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Lance kept his eyes downfield, one of his better qualities to extend plays, and threw back across the field to the right sideline in 6.62 seconds to hit Williams for the catch-and-run touchdown. If you liked this post make sure to subscribe below and let us know what you think. Griese, 47, eventually decided to return and will join an offensive staff that includes brothers Klint and Klay Kubiak. The pass was the first in a regular-season game for Lance, who the Niners have planned to use situationally behind Garoppolo. There is no custom code to display. Dear Abby: Why do they imply my husband is a freak? Trey and the rest of the team have nothing but time. "There is still a lot of change coming, and teams will improve or decline over the coming months," writes ESPN. Before that happens, though, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan wants Lance to take his first break from football in a long time. 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. Aside from specific things hes working on on any given day, theres not much difference.. Wait, wasnt the argument that Lance underperformed? A March surgery would put Purdy's return around September, still possibly ahead of the start of the regular season. We all know his attributes as a quarterback. At 6-3, 220 lbs, hes not afraid to throw his weight around and run through defenders. 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. 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. Some teams will like him more than others, but the hype around him being a high draft pick is understandable. The early OTA sessions are less about perfecting anything and more about knocking some offseason rust off. Then came the Missouri Valley Football Conferences decision to play football in the spring. Maybe Trey could go back to college for a couple of years to hone his QB skills? Heres why California has seen so much active weather, Yosemite breaks snow record; park closed indefinitely, The 'Dilbert' fiasco is embarrassing for news outlets. In the right system, he has MVP potential. He graduated from San Jose State University with a BA degree in journalism. Via Barrows recent mailbag: His instructor, Adam Dedeaux, told me that wasnt the case there werent any significant modifications and that the sessions served as more of a reset after a 2021 season in which Lance dealt with several injuries, including to the forefinger on his throwing hand. Again, Rodgers doesnt always throw like this, but when he does the ball path is shorter because of his pre-pass position. 3 overall pick to the San Francisco 49ers. (Odum and undrafted rookie free-agent cornerback Kadar Hollman were beaten on Sudfelds long TD pass to Turner.). He does look like a more fluid passer in training camp, but well see if his mechanics can hold up as time to work on technique shrinks and the wear of the season starts to build. Heres why. Player Worth Trading Up to Take: Justin Fields, Ohio State. Thats whats hard to figure out. The fact that hes able to roll-out or sit in the pocket while making a strong throw bodes well for his long-term future and makes him even more dangerous. He and Purdy became close friends. The use of any team names, words, trademarks, logos or photos have been used for descriptive purposes only. Hes playing against a lot of future bankers, or at best, practice squad level players. Head coach Kyle Shanahan was asked Klay will continue to work with Griese and the quarterbacks. Trey Lance will be dynamite early in his career off of read options and RPOs. 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. Every move Lance made, from his throwing motion to his ability to read opposing defenses, was sure to be scrutinized for an entire year. Ironically, if you watch Jimmy Garoppolothrow,his version of that is so extreme. Every video of him throwing has been analyzed and dissected, 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. Everybody has their opinion on it. To his credit, he doesnt do this motion every time but it happens more often than not. Critics mainly talk about his dip and elongated throwing motion, but some of the all-time most efficient throwers dip the ball. Given what the 49ers traded to select Lance with the No. Mills has an NFL-ready arm and regularly worked the middle of the field at Stanford. Rookie cornerback Samuel Womack, a fifth-round selection, jumped an underneath throw intended for undrafted rookie wideout Tay Martin, but couldnt secure the pick. 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.. 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 this image from a training camp clip posted by the 49ers social media team, you can see Lance dip the ball. 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. Miss Manners: I shouldn't call because the phone scares people? In fact, dipping the ball is part of loading up to generate power. 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. 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. 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) If you give him any space and he trusts it, hes going to zip it in. 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. Player to Stay Away From: Kyle Trask, Florida. 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. 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