San Francisco 49ers Name Sam Darnold as No. 2 Quarterback
Introduction
The San Francisco 49ers have officially named Sam Darnold as the team’s No. 2 quarterback, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero.
Exploring Options with Trey Lance
With Darnold now serving as Brock Purdy’s backup, the 49ers are reportedly considering their options with Trey Lance, as reported by Jeff Howe of The Athletic. The organization moved up to the No. 3 spot in the 2021 draft to select Lance.
Darnold’s Journey
Darnold, who was originally picked as the No. 3 overall draft pick in 2018, joined the 49ers during free agency after Jimmy Garoppolo joined the Raiders. Prior to joining San Francisco, Darnold had an inconsistent tenure with the New York Jets and Carolina Panthers.
Coach Shanahan’s Statement
“I do believe we have three quarterbacks talent-wise who are all capable of being franchise-like quarterbacks,” Shanahan said. “Brock’s done that in his eight [games]. And we have two other guys on our roster who we strongly believe can do that also.”
Trey Lance’s Preseason Performance
Lance was named as the starting quarterback for the 49ers’ preseason opener. However, he had a rough showing, finishing 10 of 15 for 112 yards against the Las Vegas Raiders. Despite the challenges, he showed promise with a late rally and narrowly avoiding multiple interceptions.
Upcoming Preseason Game
The 49ers will face the Los Angeles Chargers in their final preseason game, where they plan to play all of their starters. Practice began shortly after the news of Darnold’s position, but Lance was reportedly absent from the field.
Conclusion
This story will be updated.