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Heading into the 2023 season, head coach Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers will have several difficult decisions to make, including how they will address the quarterback room. The team started the 2022 campaign with Trey Lance as the starter. but through injury, it was rookie Brock Purdy that led the team to the […]

With Trey Lance and Brock Purdy both on the roster, the San Francisco 49ers have an interesting quarterback conundrum to sift through. With Purdy coming back from injury, the 49ers don’t seem too keen to trade Lance away. While an official decision on Lance’s future hasn’t been made, all signs point to him remaining in […]

The San Francisco 49ers do appear to have a quarterback quandary to deal with in the offseason. The 2023 NFL season is still many months away, but there will always be a focus on which between Trey Lance and Brock Purdy will be under center in Week 1. That said, there are also murmurs around […]

As the San Francisco 49ers begin their offseason program, the team’s quarterback battle will arguably be the most eye-catching topic. While 49ers fans knew Brock Purdy would be out to start the program, San Francisco made a peculiar decision when it came to Trey Lance and Sam Darnold. Both Lance and Darnold are expected to […]

The San Francisco 49ers have some interesting questions to answer in the 2023 season. The biggest question, of course, lies at the quarterback position: which young stud do they select? Brock Purdy was excellent for them last year, but he’s coming off of a major injury he suffered during the NFCCG. That leaves the door […]

When the San Francisco 49ers selected Trey Lance with the third overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft, the team anticipated him to be their quarterback of the future. After spending his rookie season behind Jimmy Garoppolo, Lance was named the starter heading into 2022. But after suffering a broken ankle in Week 2, Lance’s […]

A quarterback controversy is not necessarily a good reflection of an NFL franchise. Sure, it is good to have choices, but that is a position where there needs to absolute clarity. Waffling between multiple candidates can indicate indecision to fans. For the San Francisco 49ers, though, it is crucial to have options going into next […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy broke onto the scene as a rookie last season, forcing the 49ers to open up the starting quarterback competition. General Manager John Lynch suggested that Purdy has done enough on and off the field to earn the starting job, reports ESPN’s Nick Wagoner. “I think Brock has earned the […]

San Francisco 49ers fans were treated to some positive news Monday regarding quarterback Brock Purdy, who underwent surgery early in March to repair the torn UCL he suffered in the NFC Championship. 49ers general manager John Lynch provided the first update since the successful procedure, maintaining the same timetable that has already been outlined for […]

When Brock Purdy took the field for the San Francisco 49ers in Week 12 against the Miami Dolphins, many were unsure what they would be getting in the 2022 seventh-round pick. Following three inconsistent appearances earlier in the season, many doubted the former Iowa State QB1. But it didn’t take long for Purdy to prove […]

When Brock Purdy suffered an injury in the NFC Championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles, the San Francisco 49ers offense was brought to a halt. The normally explosive unit was limited to just seven points. During a recent conversation with reporters, former Eagles defensive tackle, and a new member of the 49ers defense Javon Hargrave […]

The Detroit Lions have proposed a rule change that the San Francisco 49ers might be in favor of implementing. The submission proposes that NFL teams should be allowed to use an emergency quarterback if a team’s two active quarterbacks are ruled out for the game. Had the NFL rule proposal been in place this past […]

The San Francisco 49ers quarterback situation will be a significant talking points all offseason as Trey Lance and Brock Purdy appear set for a QB battle. Purdy emerged late in the season, but he underwent elbow surgery, and he got an important update, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. “#49ers QB Brock Purdy underwent […]

With Brock Purdy set to undergo elbow surgery on Wednesday and expected to miss a big chunk of the 2023 season, the San Francisco 49ers are looking at a veteran quarterback to pair with 2021 first-round pick Trey Lance, according to Bally Sports’ Michael Silver. Three signal-callers that the franchise are reportedly interested in include […]

It’s a cliche at this point: if you have two quarterbacks, you have none. But the San Francisco 49ers are not afraid to dream, daring to ask the question: what if you have three? With incumbent starter Brock Purdy set to have Tommy John surgery in his throwing elbow on Wednesday and 2021 first-rounder Trey […]

The latest Brock Purdy update is exactly what the San Francisco 49ers and their fans want to hear. The rookie quarterback is slated to have elbow surgery after a successful first season. Purdy’s surgery was rescheduled just as it was supposed to happen but the latest update is a good one. His latest checkup with […]

The San Francisco 49ers don’t want a repeat of the 2022-23 postseason when they practically ran out of quarterbacks. Brock Purdy, their third QB of the season, went down with an injury in the NFC Championship Game. 49ers’ GM John Lynch hinted at their QB plan moving forward, per Cam Inman. “We may have to […]

The San Francisco 49ers saw their season come to the end at the hands of a 31-7 drubbing by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game. However, with all of San Francisco’s quarterbacks getting hurt, it’s hard to discredit the 49ers. The NFL is now looking to ensure what happens to the 49ers doesn’t […]

Brock Purdy is expected to miss an extended period of time after suffering an elbow injury in the NFC Championship Game. Purdy is hoping to beat out Trey Lance and maintain his stranglehold of the San Francisco 49ers’ starting quarterback role. However, Purdy might be facing an uphill battle to return to the 49ers. Reports […]

After being the last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, no one expected Brock Purdy to have the rookie season he did for the San Francisco 49ers. Well, everyone but a popular NFL test that predicted the rise of Purdy. The S2 Cognition test is designed to test how quickly athletes process information. When Purdy […]

It’s been mostly good news from the San Francisco 49ers on Brock Purdy’s prospects to start off next season. While that still could be the case, his initial elbow surgery date just got postponed and the worst-case scenario for Purdy still exists. Niners fans know better than to expect a clean bill of health from […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was supposed to undergo surgery on Wednesday to repair the UCL tear he suffered during the NFC Championship Game. However, the youngster’s operation will be delayed at least until March. According to the latest updates, an inflammation on Purdy’s elbow prompted his doctor to delay the surgery. However, it […]

UPDATE: Brock Purdy’s surgery has been postponed. The San Francisco 49ers QB, whose original schedule was for Wednesday, February 22, will go under the knife in March instead due to “inflammation”. #49ers QB Brock Purdy today visited Dr. Keith Meister, who recommended postponing surgery because of ongoing inflammation in Purdy’s elbow, per sources. They’ll reconvene in […]

The San Francisco 49ers are in a very interesting position as they head into the offseason. The 49ers are likely looking at a very competitive quarterback battle between Trey Lance and Brock Purdy. Recency bias has led many to tab Purdy as the early favorite to win the job. However, former 49ers Pro Bowl tight […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy garnered plenty of comparisons to greats from today and from the past during his rookie season. For Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez, he sees a bit of Tom Brady in the former Iowa State passer. Speaking to NBC Sports Bay Area’s Jennifer Lee Chan during […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is confident he’ll be fully healthy when the 2023 season rolls around in September. Purdy confirmed on Friday that he is set to undergo surgery for his UCL tear in two weeks time. He also clarified that it’s not Tommy John surgery, so he should be able to start […]

With the San Francisco 49ers offseason underway, the team is now faced with a question at the quarterback position. Both Brock Purdy and Trey Lance are looking to earn the starting job, and only one will come out victorious. Lance was named the starter heading into the 2022 season. He played well in his short […]

Heading into the offseason, the biggest question involving the San Francisco 49ers will be how they address the quarterback position. While Trey Lance earned the job heading into the 2021 campaign, he appeared in just two games before going down with an injury. In his place, Jimmy Garoppolo stepped in as the starter. But his […]

San Francisco 49ers legend Joe Montana has no doubt in his mind who should be the franchise’s starting quarterback between Brock Purdy and Trey Lance. To recall, Montana said recently that the 49ers should consider bringing back Jimmy Garoppolo to start at quarterback, raising several eyebrows since Jimmy G. was basically out of the team’s […]

San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback Brock Purdy proved to be one of the biggest talking points of the 2022 season. After being the last pick in the draft, Purdy ultimately led his team to the NFC Championship. With his performance, he shocked many around the league, including teammate Christian McCaffrey. During an appearance on Up […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Purdy suffered a brutal UCL tear in the NFC Championship Game. As Purdy looks to get back on the road to recovery, his path has gotten much clearer. Purdy will meet with Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas on Feb. 21, via the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. He will then have surgery […]

When it comes to the quarterback situation for the San Francisco 49ers, everyone has an opinion on what the team should do going forward. It was only a matter of time before Joe Montana, the gold standard of QBs who have played for the franchise, would chime in with his own. The 49ers have a […]

The San Francisco 49ers are no strangers to a quarterback carousel, and it looks like they have another on their hands with youngsters Brock Purdy and Trey Lance. How we got to this point was a ride onto itself, but it’s definitely a situation the 49ers brass wasn’t expecting to have going into training camp […]

The San Francisco 49ers gave Tyre Nichols’ family a heartwarming gift as the family mourns and remembers the loving child and father. Apparently, Nichols was a huge 49ers fan. And so when the team learned about that little tidbit, they quickly arranged a gift for him and his family: a customized jersey autographed by 49ers […]

In his rookie season, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy took the NFL by storm. After being selected with the last pick in the 2022 NFL draft, expectations were not high for the former Iowa State quarterback. Between almost being released in the preseason, to being behind both Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo on the […]

The San Francisco 49er quarterback room was the key talking point of their season. Injuries struck the group at the start of the season, and ultimately, played a role in their season-ending early. Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo both suffered season-ending injuries during the regular season. In the playoffs, rookie quarterback Brock Purdy went down […]

As the San Francisco 49ers fell to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship, starting quarterback Brock Purdy suffered a torn UCL. Brock Purdy still hasn’t decided if he will have surgery to prepare the tear. But if he does elect to go that route, it appears that he will be back in full force […]

Trey Lance watched from the sideline as Brock Purdy became an unsung hero for the San Francisco 49ers. While both quarterbacks will be battling it out to become the 49ers’ starting QB, Lance had nothing but praise for Purdy’s rookie performance. Lance started the year as the 49ers’ starting quarterback before suffering a season-ending ankle […]

San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy suffered an elbow injury during the NFC Championship, and it turns out it was a pretty significant one. Amid reports that Purdy has sustained a UCL injury, the 49ers’ seventh-round pick received a brutal update on the injury on Wednesday. After getting the opinion of Dr. Mark Adickes, it’s […]