The 49ers thought they found their franchise quarterback in 2021 when they traded up for Trey Lance and selected him third overall. In total, they traded three first-round picks and a third-rounder to take Lance with the No. 3 pick, a deal that now looks like one of the worst in NFL history.
Not only has Lance failed to earn the starting job in San Francisco, but he’s not even the backup to Brock Purdy. The 49ers have named Darnold their No. 2 quarterback, leaving Lance at No. 3 and in limbo.
