49ers training camp: Changing of guard (and quarterback) among top storylines

This 49ers training camp will come with a sense of unease.

SANTA CLARA — Late-morning practices, amid the South Bay’s gentle breeze, will greet the 49ers for their 20th straight training camp on their home fields.

Here are the most intriguing storylines to follow as camp opens Tuesday with rookies and veterans reporting:Trey Lance will tighten his grip on the starting quarterback job, barring an unforeseen comeback from Jimmy Garoppolo, who had shoulder surgery in March to delay a still-anticipated exodus. Is Jake Brendel the best option at center, even if Lance is in sync with him from their 2021 scout-team reps?

And, last but not least, are the homegrown backups enough competition after the 49ers ignored adding to the offensive line in free agency?All due respect to the importance of quarterback play in today’s NFL but these 49ers are most reliant on their defensive front, which, in today’s NFL, means an ability to pressure opposing quarterbacks.

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