Time for Jerry to unleash his secret weapon he’s had waiting in the wings…. TREY LANCE.
Why are they paying Trey Lance so much money again? 4th highest paid backup QB in the NFL and you don't even take a look when your starter goes down? Unreal. This franchise is beyond dysfunctional.
I think they brought him in as a developmental player. Clearly he still must struggle with the actual throwing of the football. If he actually had developed that part of his game, hed likely be the guy they called upon.
though I doubt they dress 3 QB for all games, so Rush is likely the guy who was on the bench at the time. it is possible that they put Lance in to see what he can do to start. But Rush (as far as backups go anyways) is a fairly competent QB. I dont know why you would sit him for a guy that flamed out in San Fran.
This team is not winning a Super Bowl, this team is probably not even going to the playoffs. Cooper Rush is not your QB of the future. Give Lance the reps, see what you've got.
all I am saying is if they are not playing him, there must be a reason.
Last time I saw him he looked a lot like Tim Teebow. couldnt throw worth a lick but could run the ball. if they could fix the throwing part so he can actually get the ball to his receivers hands most of the time then I'd say you have something there, but the last time I looked he was a long way off of the NFL standard in terms of actual decision making and throwing the football.
so my expectation was that it would take a while to get him up to speed. likely fixing the throwing mechanics is a large part of it. and its hard to retrain someone who has been throwing the same way for a long time. some people take a long time to break the old habits. others not so much. yet some never are able to make the change.
no question the upside is there, and I do think at some point they will take a look to see where he is at. But my bet is..... hes not yet where they want/need him to be.