Heading into the offseason, the San Francisco 49ers have a bit of a quarterback controversy on their hands between Trey Lance and Brock Purdy as both rebound from season-ending injuries last season, but it sounds like that eventual quarterback battle will be one of mutual respect.
During a press conference this week, Trey Lance revealed that as the two quarterbacks head into the offseason, he has a lot of respect for Brock Purdy but just wants the opportunity to be able to compete for the starting role.
“My opportunity is just to come in to compete, and that’s all I wanted,” Lance told reporters on Tuesday according to 49erswebzone.com. “So for me, I don’t want to take anything away from Brock, and no one should be able to take anything away from Brock. He did what he did last year, and he deserves all the credit in the world for it. Like I said, for me, I just wanted an opportunity to compete.”
Lance has been the source of plenty of trade rumors this offseason, but he made it clear on Wednesday that he wants to remain with the team.
“I knew where I wanted to be,” Lance said. “Even going back, like I said last year, I just want the opportunity to compete. For me, I love it here. I love the coaching staff. I love working with [quarterback coaches Brian] Griese and Klay [Kubiak], and now Klint [Kubiak] as well. I love the quarterback room, love the guys in the locker room.
“No doubt for me—this is absolutely where I want to be.”