San Francisco 49ers running-back Christian McCaffrey has given his thoughts on the quarterback debate between Brock Purdy and Trey Lance after head coach Kyle Shanahan appeared to suggest that the breakthrough rookie from last season may be their starter.
Lance was drafted third overall by the 49ers back in 2021, and was seen as the long-term replacement to Jimmy Garoppolo by the franchise. Garoppolo ended up staying an extra season than initially planned and was meant to be their back-up last year, but came straight back into the line-up after Lance saw his first season as a starter end in Week Two after breaking his ankle.
Garoppolo then saw his season end through injury in Week 12 and against all the odds Purdy was then made their starter for the remainder of the campaign. Purdy went 5-0 in the regular season and led the 49ers to the NFC Championship, leaving the franchise with a huge decision to make moving forward.
