The longtime NFL quarterback had been a broadcaster since 2009, and last season was his first as an assistant coach. Every move Lance made, from his throwing motion to his ability to read opposing defenses, was sure to be scrutinized for an entire year. 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. Please check your email for a confirmation. The best-case scenario is that the, This site is neither endorsed, nor sponsored by, nor affiliated with San Francisco 49ers or NFL Enterprises LLC. Is Californias drought finally over? Jimmy Garoppolo held what amounted to a farewell press conference on Tuesday as he expects to be traded this offseason so that Lance can step into the starting lineup. Ranked ahead of Tua Tagovailoa, Mac Jones and Kellen Mond in the 2017 recruiting class, Mills was limited by knee issues for a chunk of his career and finished with 18 career touchdowns against eight interceptions. What we dont want in a quarterbacks motion is a pauseor somewhere it slowsdown or stops. 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. 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. If you allow him to get out on the edge, hes more than likely going to outrun any linebacker and many defensive backs. The good ones are obsessed with that and it never stops.. He joined The Athletic in 2018 and has covered the 49ers since 2003. Ward acknowledged Lance got the best of him on at least one snap. 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. Shanahan is more concerned with Lances eyes and his footwork. A March surgery would put Purdy's return around September, still possibly ahead of the start of the regular season. He still looked skittish AF, but hes working on the mechanics and I hope to see a nice short release after a full offseason of work as a starter. But I think the way he carries himself, the way he holds his head, the way nothing ever rattles him, thats his key feature and I think that will carry him a long way.. Hell, I had not heard of him until this past April. Trey Lances ceiling is extremely high. While he does eventually need to learn how to slide and not take as many hits, a huge part of his game is being a physical runner and picking up extra yardage where he can. Not for the "stupid price" of $150 an acre foot. Him seeing the game from last year has made him more comfortable this year, Ward said. He graduated from San Jose State University with a BA degree in journalism. Youve got to hone in on getting better. One negative that can be said about him is his passing accuracy is being dreadful through his first eight NFL appearances. And Im watching Trey out there taking drops. Head coach Kyle Shanahan was asked whether Lances throwing motion looked different, and Shanahan said he didnt notice anything significant. The early OTA sessions are less about perfecting anything and more about knocking some offseason rust off. Questions came up about Lances mechanics Tuesday and it was a matter he wanted to address. Sure, he will need to slide or get out of bounds more but if he can be used in a similar way to how Cam Newton was used in Carolina, then hes going to make some team very happy. 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. Speaking to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, an opposing team's offensive coach pointed out that Lance's throwing motion looked "wonky" from what he saw in 2021. There has been a lot of discussion about Lance's throwing motion since he entered the NFL. The 22-year-old even addressed it during a press conference after a mandatory minicamp practice last week. Lance will need more time than some other top quarterbacks in this class. Day 8 tape #49ersCamp pic.twitter.com/wg7Tec14nl, San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) August 6, 2022, The common methodology of teaching rightnow is tohave the lead-side arm track backpast the sternum almost so you getthis load, Hewlett said. Lances 17th and final start was, in some ways, the natural conclusion to a career that in many ways has been unparalleled. The pandemic-altered 2020 college football season was unusual for players nationwide, but few had it quite like North Dakota State quarterback Trey Lance. While I think his coaches might hold their breath sometimes when he tries to run over defenders, to me it shows that hes willing to do whatever it takes to win. Trey Lance suffered a season-ending ankle injury in September and underwent two surgeries. Hes not ready. He will need a lot of work to shorten this motion while still keeping his strength, but it is possible. It was clear the North Dakota State coaching staff knew exactly how to scheme a numbers advantage for Lance in the running game, and he was rarely, if ever, tackled by the first defender to meet him. In addition, cornerback Ambry Thomas didnt practice because of a non-COVID illness. What if the 49ers faced the Bills in Super Bowl XXV? 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. Quarterback coaches will teach players to use their front-side hand to push the ball backward to help keep their front shoulder from opening up before their hips can. If the arm is doing all the work, inaccuracy and soreness can follow. Lance completed 17 of 20 passes, primarily on short, underneath routes, with 12 of his completions going to running backs or tight ends. I dont usually agree with Kyle but on this one I do. Even when Lances motion was at its worst after his injury, he never had a pause in his motion. Last season, I timed Lances release time at 0.48 seconds, which It was initially scheduled to take place today. Perhaps the release is a little bit quicker, but based on the short video above and a look at some throws from last season, there isnt anything noticeable on video. Heres the impact of latest storms, S.F. Even though he separates his hand from the ball quickly, he is still able to consistently keep his front shoulder from opening up too quickly, which would throw off his sequencing. Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. After the hip opens and generates torque, the arm follows and doesnt have to work as hard. Trey needs to take some time off and his throwing moton definitely needs work. His primary competition includes Tarvarius Moore, who missed last season because of a torn Achilles, and George Odum, an All-Pro special-teams player who signed with the 49ers in March after starting 10 games in the previous four seasons with the Colts. That was the message from Purdys surgeon, Dr. Keith Meister, to 49ers general manager John Lynch after Meister recommended postponing a Feb. 22 procedure to repair Purdys torn elbow ligament. Reportedly, Lance is a tireless worker, so its likely that he is far from his final form mechanically. Lynch heaped praise on the 31-year-old veteran and highlighted his 38-17 record as the 49ers starter. Here's People arent getting the COVID booster. Part of what makes Lance such a difficult evaluation is his FCS schedule. What quarterbacks must do is sequence the pattern of their throw better. The lack of big names made it even harder to draw conclusions from an 85-minute, non-padded practice in late May that featured primarily 7-on-7 work, meaning quarterback Trey Lance was throwing mostly against air instead of a pass rush. The epic California snowpack is inching toward record levels. Why would that be the end of the world for some people? Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who had three receptions, began prepping for his practice matchups with Ward earlier this offseason. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Lance spent time training at 3DQB in Huntington Beach (Orange County) before reporting for the offseason program in April. How fast are you throwing it? But for me, its about getting the ball out accurately. Although his mechanics arent perfect, are they as disastrous as the critics make them sound? And thats the biggest challenge: Weve got a team thats ready to go now, and hes got to get out there and play. Its hard to imagine a team quarterbacked by Lance struggling in that area. Ted Nguyen is a NFL staff writer for The Athletic. 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Daily Record and San Luis Obispo Tribune. https://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2022/05/26/49ers-otas-trey-lance-throwing-motion/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Register now! 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. Jeff Tedford, his coach at Cal, famously taught his quarterbacks to hold the ball extremely high to quicken their release. Head coach Kyle Shanahan was asked 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) One more minor adjustment Lance could make is using his front-side arm to push the ball back a little before separating his hand from the ball because this could cause his front side to open up early and not allow his hips to open first. Lynch said hes been watching Lances progress from his second-story office window. This doesnt mean the ball has to be completely separated from his off-hand. However, if you watch some of the best, most efficient throwers of all time, a lot of them have what could be considered elongated throwing motions that dip the ball. To his credit, he doesnt do this motion every time but it happens more often than not. No Trent Williams. Maybe Trey could go back to college for a couple of years to hone his QB skills? the 49ers adding a veteran quarterback in free agency. 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. Lance underwent two surgeries. Sometimes you just have to go through the rough patches, and youve got to play, Lynch said. Its in those moments when the comparisons to Buffalos Josh Allen seem most apt. Lance had runs of 26, 11, 54 (touchdown), 33, 10 and 14 (touchdown) yards, combining a bruising style with breakaway speed. Lance could benefit from making a similar adjustment. Follow us for breaking news and latest updates: Thanks for subscribing! Ironically, if you watch Jimmy Garoppolothrow,his version of that is so extreme. Lance completed just 13 of his 28 passes for 164 yards and an interception in the defeat. 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. This makes no sense to me. 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The hope is Purdy will need only an internal brace repair, which would include a six-month recovery. INDIANAPOLIS Dont be overly alarmed about lingering swelling in Brock Purdys right elbow. Thats whats hard to figure out. It should befluid, and it builds speed, Hewlett said. Third-Day Talent: Kellen Mond, Texas A&M. Still the club found a handful of highlights to string together, including a couple shots of QB Trey Lance making throws. Some have suggested Purdys emergence means the 49ers ought to trade Lance in the offseason. 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. But this is nitpicking. Lances two touchdown passes were uncontested throws, but he made multiple big-time throws on out routes and pushed the football down the field more than against Montana State. Even more important, Lance, all of 22 years old, appears to be growing nicely into his role as the face of the 49ers. That means he went 15 games and three quarters without turning the ball over. Lance has said he doesnt intend to tinker with his throwing motion, which is decidedly longer than Garoppolos and Purdys clipped deliveries. 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. 49ers Talk host Matt Maiocco had the chance to watch Trey Lance get some throws in at Or Fred Warner. The performance featured several outstanding plays, some only a few college quarterbacks can make, but his numbers appeared better than the game film showed. Trey Lance taking ownership of 49ers quarterback position, not obsessing over mechanics 49ers Lance hasnt overhauled his throwing motion and doesnt think its Thats why hes throwing better at 40 than he did at 30. In fact, if you miss this backstroke part, the layback doesnt happen naturally. According to Hewlett, 0.4 is neither slow nor fast. An index from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta shows the typical Bay Area resident would struggle to afford a home. In this image from a training camp clip posted by the 49ers social media team, you can see Lance dip the ball. As soon as he begins to move his hand to start the process of throwing the ball, the timer starts. Trey Lances season debut, albeit a losing one, showcased one of the most mesmerizing throws by a 49ers quarterback in recent memory. With Garoppolo around, Lance deferred to the starter. 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. He overthrows a lot of passes and struggles put enough touch on the ball. If Mac Jones was the QB this team would be in the Super Bowl. But he ultimately reached the same conclusion as Shanahan. There havent been any major changes in the way Lance throws the ball, nor are there expected to be in the future. He's stated publicly that Garoppolo may not get traded even when he gets cleared from shoulder surgery. It simply goes straight back and forward, oftentimes like a sidearm motion a second baseman does when throwing to first. Brock got that opportunity this (past) year; he grabbed it and did great things.. His throwing motion is crisp and compact, and it allows him to generate consistent velocity. 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. 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.. He has a tendency to be a little wild, which is tough to imagine since he completed 66% of his passes. 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. There will be a learning curve at the NFL level for Lance, however. I dont think he will surpass Trevor Lawrence, but I wouldnt be shocked at all if he cracks the top three in the 2021 draft. Town Talk. As he continues to work himself back In fact, dipping the ball is part of loading up to generate power. The question facing the Broncos, who would likely need to trade up from No. Video access during OTAs is difficult to come across, but the 49ers on Thursday posted a quick highlight video of some of the goings on from the first few days of on-field practices. That points to two things: (1.) It wasnt anything close to real football. Absolute insanity. Trey Lance has been a lightning rod since Roger Goodell announced his name as the No. "There is still a lot of change coming, and teams will improve or decline over the coming months," writes ESPN. If he can stay healthy, hell be a quality backup with a chance to develop into a starting-caliber player. WebTrey Lance Throwing MotionHere is some footage from 49ers camp where you can see Trey Lance and his throwing motion. 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 His duties include a concentration on the NFL and Major League Baseball. He needs to work on his throwing motion. Not exactly encouraging. The great quarterbacks continue to refine their techniques throughout their entire careers. He's also the first of the 2021 rookie quarterbacks to throw a touchdown. Lances two touchdown passes were uncontested throws, but he made multiple big-time throws on out routes and pushed the football down the field more than 49ers. He looked like a man amongst boys as just a redshirt freshman, but his opponents for the most part are not NFL players. He was the youngest member of that group (20 years old on draft day) with one year of starting experience at the FCS level. On short and intermediate throws, a more condensed motion will get the ball out quicker or even stop you turning the ball over. In the right system, he has MVP potential. Hufangas initial first-team status wasnt a surprise. 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). Thats the ultimate sign of a competitor in my eyes. Eric Branch has covered the 49ers at the San Francisco Chronicle since 2011, when he arrived after covering the team in 2010 at the Santa Rosa Press Democrat. Why not hold the ball lower, which would allow his elbows to relax, and shorten the distance the ball has to travel? Of course, every play counts, but that 3.95 number was more representative of what Lance was asked to do than the 10.6. Mond wont fit every teams offensive system and wont be a Day 1 starter anywhere, but his traits are intriguing. 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. This is a reason why he reminds me of Cam Newton or Josh Allen. He made it work because hes a rare athlete, but he became a much more fluid thrower after reaching the NFL and being taught to hold the ball lower. Lynch on Tuesday said Shanahan and quarterbacks coach Brian Griese will influence any changes in Lances throwing motion in the coming months. As for the minutiae of delivering the ball, Shanahan sees it as a constant process over time rather than something dramatic in one offseason. Lance actually had a pretty good day throwing the ball. 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. In training camp this year, he cut down his release time by 0.06, a notable improvement. 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 change is set to take place this offseason. However, Tom Pelissero reported that Dr. Keith Meister, who will perform the procedure, recommended it be postponed due to inflammation remaining in the San Francisco 49ers quarterback's arm. Lynch noted that he and Brady briefly were Patriots teammates in 2008. Hes playing against a lot of future bankers, or at best, practice squad level players. That limited the impact his mobility had in the passing game. If the Broncos want to evaluate Lock for one more season, Lance wont be coming to Denver. 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. Ward, the teams longest-tenured player, said Hufanga alerted him to a pre-snap rotation in the defensive backfield during Tuesdays practice. The practices are not padded and theres no contact allowed so there isnt a lot to glean from the on-field work. 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 Later, Lances sideline dart found Malik Turner after whizzing a few inches over a defenders hand. Thats the degree to which the figurative hairs have to be split when deciding on a franchise passer, especially in the case of the Broncos, who would be required to give up additional draft capital to select him. Again, Rodgers doesnt always throw like this, but when he does the ball path is shorter because of his pre-pass position. Second-Day Steal: Davis Mills, Stanford. Weird though it might have been, left tackle Trent Williams said the awkwardness of the situation wasnt evident. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance has been under a microscope over the last few weeks. Lances most exciting play was his 73-yard strike to Williams. WebTrey Lance of the San Francisco 49ers on the sideline after throwing a 76-yard touchdown during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi's Stadium on August 12, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images He carries himself extremely well, which is why hes here, why everyone is so high on him. 49ers not totally sold on Jimmy G and are hoping that Trey can fix his game to take the helm from Jimmy G. Yeeesh, not much of an endorsement there Shanahan, go get your boy Kirk! 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. He just fit one in on me today, Ward said. He appeared to have a It is expected to be six months should there be no complications. This was a football injury where there was a lot of force there. With average arm strength and below-average mobility, Trasks upside will be limited in the NFL. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @weekly_spiral and twitter@weeklyspiralfor updates when we post and release our podcasts. 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.. True, but Wentz was also at NDSU for five years before getting drafted and spent his rookie season experiencing a lot of growing pains. Rodgers had this same issue in college. You play with your fundamentals and improve the plays that you have.. In fact, the one turnover he had all season, a fumble, happened in the first quarter of the first game of the season. Yikes rebuild incoming, free agents gonna walk. Matt Barrows is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the 49ers. You should receive a confirmation email shortly asking you to verify your subscription.

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