-Is that how you read the tea leaves? I see it more as an indictment that Lance is not going to be ready.
-Steve McNair largely rode the bench for 2 seasons while Chris Chandler or Chandelier depending on how you recall that guy but McNair sat and it served him well. I know Jimmy G costs a lot of $$$ for the Niners if they kept in '22 but if they want to return and make a deep run, they might need both QBs.
-McNair started 2 games as a rookie and 4 more his 2nd season behind Chandler.
I like the idea you have of creating a bigger market, what do you think Jimmy G is worth in a trade? Do you think the Phins would bring him in to help Tua learn a little more and make Tua earn his starting spot? I feel like there are minimal 4-5 teams that would be happy to work a trade as long as it isn't multiple 1st round picks which would be hard to imagine but the Niners might have a high asking price until they get closer to the Draft.
Whatever the Niners think they need to make Lance work in '22, whatever that is, impact defensive players to set up the offense and bail them out or better weapons, OL is pretty good but maybe they could add a sweet piece to the line and improve that running game even further. But something could happen on Draft Day and they can use Jimmy G to leverage whatever final pieces they feel they need for '22.
Cheers Bobby