San Francisco 49ers fans still want Trey Lance; tough blow for Brock Purdy
During this offseason, the San Francisco 49ers extended their quarterback, sparking mixed reactions among fans and analysts. Brock Purdy signed a 5-year, $265 million contract, with $181 million guaranteed, turning "Mr. Irrelevant" of 2022 into one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in NFL history.49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk Carted Off After Collision Before HalftimeIt's worth remembering that Purdy led the 49ers to the 2023 Super Bowl, where they fell to Patrick Mahomes' Kansas City Chiefs in overtime. That same season, Christian McCaffrey also had a spectacular year. The 49ers couldn't replicate that success in 2024, but they're aiming for a comeback in 2025.Despite all this, 49ers fans haven't forgotten the quarterback they originally chose in 2021 to lead the franchise: Trey Lance, for whom they traded three first-round picks. For one reason or another, it simply didn't work out.Trey Lance returns to […]