In every season, there is always one preseason quarterback duel that emerges as the main headline in the NFL. This year, all eyes are on just who between Jimmy Garoppolo and rookie Trey Lance will be the San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback this season.
Lance has already impressed in 49ers' training camp practices so far. From play-action plays to full-team drills in the red zone, Lance is beginning to catch the attention of the 49ers' coaching staff, including from offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel, who recently noted that the rookie is getting more and more comfortable with the team's offense.
This has led many within the 49ers to presume that Lance may possibly be ready to be the team's new starting quarterback as soon as their Week 1 opener against the Detroit Lions.
As noted by the NFL Network's Gregg Rosenthal, Lance holds all the cards as to whether he will be under center for the matchup with Detroit. If the former North Dakota State star can continue to impress in training camp and shine in the team's upcoming preseason schedule, then he may be tabbed as the team's starting quarterback by Week 1.
From there, Garoppolo would slot into the team's backup quarterback role. And while Rosenthal speculates that a team like the Indianapolis Colts — following Carson Wentz's notable knee injury — could possibly emerge as a suitor for Garoppolo, the 49ers front office may lean towards keeping him for the moment.
The 49ers have faced a multitude of injuries at the quarterback position over the past couple of years. While a trade can never be counted out in the NFL, the 49ers may currently prefer to keep Garoppolo if he loses the starting quarterback duel in order to have some insurance at the position.
For now, all eyes will be on San Francisco's upcoming preseason opener against the Kansas City Chiefs.
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