Vikings interested in Trey Lance?

[Swagger]

What experience has he gained since then?

Well he started 2 games as a rookie plus played in 4 others for the 49ers with 5 TDs plus a rushing TD and 2 Interceptions. They won 1 of those games he started. That is reasonable - it isn't terrible.

He then got injured during the second game as starter the following season.

He's 23 years old with little experience at college level.

He has had 6 months' with McCarthy who has done a very good job at developing a very limited QB like Prescott although obviously even he is unable to overcome the latter melting down in the play offs as that's his trademark/USP.

I don't know how good Lance is and never do you but given that some quarterbacks are far better in actual live game situations, I wouldn't write him off without even seeing him play in pre-season games.

 

[reddyuta]

we need to see him play,Jerrys ego is too much for him to trade Lance anyway

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Would you trade him for the Vikings' 11th pick and 4th rounder in exchange for 24 and Lance? Yes, it's asking a lot but he's a QB.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

That doesn't even make sense. You don't see why we need to clear up cap space to add players who will actually contribute to winning a meaningful game? You can't pay a #3 QB what we will be paying whichever of Rush or Lance is #3

What is 5 million gonna give you in free agency?

 

[shabazz]

Most people have written off Lance without even seeing him play for the Cowboys! Ridiculous. Give the guy a chance.

I agree but if Shanahan gave up on a guy that they sacrificed so much to get, it speaks volumes.

We'll see

 

[Swagger]

I agree but if Shanahan gave up on a guy that they sacrificed so much to get, it speaks volumes.

We'll see

Perhaps but he might have been in a win now mindset and didn’t want to have a long term development project like Lance. Purdy is more NFL ready and has come in and played extremely well.

 

[Jarntt]

What is 5 million gonna give you in free agency?

First off, based on that question, I'm not sure you know how much NFL contracts are completely backloaded, so the short answer is a really good player. Second even if you want to ignore the way NFL contracts work, it's the difference between a $5M and $10M player on a one year deal, which is still significant.

Example: Dalvin Tomlinson (don't focus on your opinion of the player, focus on the contract that was signed) signed a 4 year $57M contract last year. His 2023 cap hit was $4.3M. So that's a $14M per year player that could fit under the cap into a $5M slot

 

[Chasing6]

Because they are on rookie deals. You can’t go to free agency and expect to get a quality player for 5 million a year I know they like to bargain bin shop but that’s a bit much.

So we had 31 rookies last year? Hankins was a 31 year old rookie.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

I agree but if Shanahan gave up on a guy that they sacrificed so much to get, it speaks volumes.

We'll see

It does but that's not to say he wasn't a 1st round talent. The bottom line, Shanahan never gave the kid a fair shot and damaged his confidence in the process. Major boo-boo on his part.........

Read this
https://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article/kyle-shanahan-trey-lance-benched-trade-18329189.php

 

[kskboys]

Well he started 2 games as a rookie plus played in 4 others for the 49ers with 5 TDs plus a rushing TD and 2 Interceptions. They won 1 of those games he started. That is reasonable - it isn't terrible.

He then got injured during the second game as starter the following season.

He's 23 years old with little experience at college level.

He has had 6 months' with McCarthy who has done a very good job at developing a very limited QB like Prescott although obviously even he is unable to overcome the latter melting down in the play offs as that's his trademark/USP.

I don't know how good Lance is and never do you but given that some quarterbacks are far better in actual live game situations, I wouldn't write him off without even seeing him play in pre-season games.

Fair enough.

 

[DCwarrior]

I'm afraid Dak is getting 60, or that's what he wants at least.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I would make if for a 7th.

That wouldn't be smart at all.

 

[Whiskey Cowboy]

Well our best starting LB last year made less than $5M.

So you believe our 12th highest paid player on the team should an emergency QB at $5M.

If they believe he can be a viable option moving forward, $5m is worth it. It will all depend on how they approach Dak this offseason.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Why would you extend and tie your team to a QB who has proven over and over , no matter how much talent he's surrounded with , and what system he's had tailored to him, HE FOLDS IN BIG GAMES.

I prefer to use the word 'choke'.

 

[kskboys]

If they believe he can be a viable option moving forward, $5m is worth it. It will all depend on how they approach Dak this offseason.

And you cannot compare QB salaries to the salary of any other position. Not in the same realm.

 

[Captain-Crash]

I agree but if Shanahan gave up on a guy that they sacrificed so much to get, it speaks volumes.

We'll see

According to what he told the GM, he had found their QB. Why would he want to keep Lance on the team or sidelines after that? He was all in on Purdy and he had Jimmy G.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

First off, based on that question, I'm not sure you know how much NFL contracts are completely backloaded, so the short answer is a really good player. Second even if you want to ignore the way NFL contracts work, it's the difference between a $5M and $10M player on a one year deal, which is still significant.

Example: Dalvin Tomlinson (don't focus on your opinion of the player, focus on the contract that was signed) signed a 4 year $57M contract last year. His 2023 cap hit was $4.3M. So that's a $14M per year player that could fit under the cap into a $5M slot

And you can’t restructure Martin or anyone else? The only way to clear 5 million is by cutting Lance?

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

So we had 31 rookies last year? Hankins was a 31 year old rookie.

I sense your sarcasm but not sure what Hankins has to do with what I said?

 

[GMO415]

Ok but three minutes later on the same podcast Jerry is saying Dak will play out his final year with no extension. So, we would need Lance.

 

[CowboysLakerBamaFan]

Comp pick??? You don't get comp picks for back up QB's.

I think it depends on how much he was paid, right?