The 49ers already had an experienced quarterback on their roster in 2021, but the team was searching for a signal-caller with more upside who could be the starter.
KYLE SHANAHAN SAYS HE'S 'REALLY NOT CONCERNED ABOUT' JIMMY GAROPPOLO CALLING 49ERS QB SITUATION 'WEIRD'"But we did like our decisions when we looked into the two veterans that were available, and we didn’t get that. And we knew what way we were going to have to go two years from then. We knew we needed to go up and get a quarterback at that time."
Trey Lance of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass during the second half of a preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Levi's Stadium Aug. 19, 2023, in Santa Clara, Calif.Seventh-round draft pick Brock Purdy started games down the stretch in 2022, leading the team to an appearance in the NFC championship.
Trey Lance of the San Francisco 49ers warms up before a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium Sept. 18, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. Shanahan, entering his seventh year as the Niners head coach, expressed optimism about both the team's future and Lance's career with"It didn’t work exactly the way all of us wanted it to, and once you realize that it’s time to move on — and we did for us and we did for him — and I think we’re both in a much better position now," he said.
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