Tight ends George Kittle and Robert Tonyan joined ESPN's First Take today to discuss several topics, including Tight End University. Many of the topics were a repeat of what Kittle shared earlier on the Pardon My Take podcast or other interviews, including why Tim Tebow wasn't invited to Nashville, Tennessee for the gathering of NFL tight ends.
Also among the topics during the First Take interview was Trey Lance. Molly Qerim Rose asked Kittle about the San Francisco 49ers rookie quarterback, now that the offseason program is behind them.
"Trey's a good quarterback," Kittle told Stephen A. Smith, Max Kellerman, and Qerim Rose. "I'm excited to see the progression that he makes. He's a hell of an athlete. Just being in OTAs with him, he's a guy that wants to learn every single day. He's competitive every single day. He doesn't let mistakes stop him. Nothing snowballs."
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler recently shared what the 49ers focused on for their 21-year-old quarterback before players departed for their offseason break.
"I'm told San Fran spent much of the OTAs and minicamp working on Trey Lance's mechanics, making sure things were compact," Fowler said. "And the reason is they wanted to get that down so that in training camp they can unleash the full arsenal."
Players are off until they report back to Santa Clara on July 27 for training camp. They are expected to work on their own, hone what they learned during organized team activities, stay in shape, and be prepared to show their progress when they return.
Lance has been working hard during the time off. Several videos have surfaced (here, here, and here) of the rookie quarterback going through throwing sessions with receivers, including veteran teammate Mohamed Sanu.
Adds Kittle: "He's got all the right attributes, and I'm just excited to see how he progresses in training camp."
49ers' Kyle Shanahan impressed by Trey Lance's reaction to mistakes, Jimmy Garoppolo as a mentor
By David Bonilla
Jul 30, 2021
Trey Lance is a rookie. He is bound to make mistakes in his first NFL training camp. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback reportedly made what is described as some questionable throws during practice on Friday. They probably won't be his last.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan didn't sound too concerned about the practice miscues. There is no rush to prepare Lance to get onto the football field for a game. The 49ers have a veteran starter in Jimmy Garoppolo. Lance can make those types of mistakes because he has time to learn from them as his NFL education pushes forward.
Plus, Lance has ended up being his own biggest critic and is self-motivated to perfect his play.
"You don't have to get on him too much," Shanahan told reporters after Friday's practice. "When
Round Table: When will Trey Lance get his first start for the 49ers?
By Site Staff
Jul 23, 2021
Jimmy Garoppolo is expected to be the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers when the team opens the regular season on September 12 against the Detroit Lions. How long he remains the starter is the question. San Francisco traded up to draft Garoppolo's eventual successor, Trey Lance, at No. 3 overall. He will bring a much different dynamic to head coach Kyle Shanahan's offense. The inexperienced quarterback just needs time to learn and master the playbook and scheme.
We asked our 49ers Webzone contributors to predict when Lance will get his first start. Below are the responses in the order in which they were received.
Chaz Inouye
The 49ers should get off to a strong start with what looks to be an easy schedule to begin the season with
Trent Williams on board with 49ers adding QB Trey Lance, doesn't think there will be a QB controversy
By Kirk Larrabee
Jul 27, 2021
49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams has been around the NFL for over a decade, which means he fully understands just how harsh of a business the league can be.
For that reason, Williams has no problem with the 49ers' decision to add rookie quarterback Trey Lance even though they already have a proven veteran in Jimmy Garoppolo, and he doesn't seem to think there will be any controversy as a result.
Garoppolo led the 49ers to the Super Bowl in 2019 and carries a 22-8 overall record since joining the team in 2017. But he's also missed the bulk of two seasons due to injuries, has a contract with a hefty amount of non-guaranteed money over the next two seasons, and doesn't have the
Fred Warner on 49ers rookie Trey Lance: 'I'm very excited about his growth'
By David Bonilla
Jul 24, 2021
The San Francisco 49ers can see the potential talent in their first-round pick, Trey Lance. It's what led the team to trade up to select the quarterback with the No. 3 overall pick.
The rookie's teammates have praised the 21-year-old, who lacks a lot of collegiate experience heading into his first NFL season. Lance started 17 games for North Dakota State but faced lesser competition than some bigger programs and has played in just one game since January of 2020.
Jimmy Garoppolo is the frontrunner to be the 49ers' Week 1 starter and could hold onto the job for all of 2021, assuming he can remain healthy. However, Lance is proving to be a hard worker, evident by the several workout videos posted during the team's "time off," and could prove to be a quick
