Since the 49ers drafted Trey Lance as their next franchise quarterback, he has experienced nothing but injuries and disappointment. Lance heads into his third season happy and, most importantly, healthy. “Yeah, absolutely,” Lance told Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area during the recent Tight End University. “I’m in a great spot physically, mentally and just excited for … [Read more...] about Trey Lance: Last year was a bump in the road, and I will be better for it
Sam Darnold: Grasping offense “a work in progress,” excited to continue in training camp
As long as Brock Purdy remains in rehab mode for his elbow, the 49ers will have a competition between Trey Lance and Sam Darnold for the starting quarterback job. The 49ers acquired Lance with the third overall pick of the 2021 draft, so he has spent three years with head coach Kyle Shanahan in the team’s offensive system. Darnold was with the Jets and Panthers before signing … [Read more...] about Sam Darnold: Grasping offense “a work in progress,” excited to continue in training camp
Mason Crosby preparing for 17th season despite remaining unsigned
Mason Crosby is one of several veteran kickers still without work. Crosby, though, continues to workout, expecting to get a 17th NFL season. His time in Green Bay likely is over, with the Packers having drafted Auburn kicker Anders Carlson in the sixth round. But Crosby isn’t ruling out anything. “Never count anything out in this game,” Crosby told Jason Wilde of ESPN … [Read more...] about Mason Crosby preparing for 17th season despite remaining unsigned
Devon Allen says he’s the fastest player in the NFL
Eagles receiver Devon Allen, who recently ran the fourth fastest 110-meter hurdles of the year, believes he’s faster than any other man in the NFL. Allen made that declaration recently to TMZ.com. “I definitely am ,” Allen said. “I’m not gonna roast [Tyreek Hill and DK Metcalf] because what they did [in track appearances] was impressive. I raced Tyreek Hill when I was in high … [Read more...] about Devon Allen says he’s the fastest player in the NFL
Kellen Moore calls Dak Prescott “the best leader I’ve ever been around, easily”
Kellen Moore left Dallas this offseason after coaching Dak Prescott for the last four years, and Moore is going to miss the quarterback he describes as one of the best people he’s ever known. Asked about his experience with Prescott, Moore told Peter Schrager that there’s no one else like him. “The best person . I think the best leader I’ve ever been around, easily,” Moore … [Read more...] about Kellen Moore calls Dak Prescott “the best leader I’ve ever been around, easily”