Trey Lance's Trade Saga: From 49ers Draft Blunder to Cowboys Deal
The San Francisco 49ers made a historic blunder by trading up to the third pick in the 2021 NFL draft and selecting quarterback Trey Lance. After only two seasons, the team has abandoned ship on Lance, turning multiple first-round picks and $27 million into a fourth-round pick. Coach Kyle Shanahan acknowledged the failure but refrained from labeling it as such. The move to trade up and invest heavily in one player put immense pressure on everyone involved. The 49ers could have stayed put and retained their other picks, potentially acquiring significant contributors at a lower cost. Shanahan's decision-making regarding quarterbacks has been questionable, with missed opportunities and failures along the way. Despite the blunder, the 49ers are fortunate to have a strong team and stumbled upon a potential franchise quarterback with their last pick in the 2022 draft.