Vernon Davis tells TMZ Sports he thinks Trey Lance -- not Brock Purdy -- will be the starter in San Francisco going forward.
The ex-49ers star made the prediction out at the Super Bowl earlier this month ... and it's a hot take -- considering Purdy absolutely balled out when he filled in for the injured Lance andDavis made it clear, though, he simply believes Lance is the more talented signal-caller of the two."He needs more time, and I think over time, it's going to happen," Davis said of Lance."We're going to see him evolve and become a great quarterback.
Davis said Purdy, despite playing well in his five regular-season starts and most of the playoffs, doesn't have the clout to demand a trade ... and"should stay and be a backup."
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