Los Angeles Chargers QB Trey Lance Thread

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
Don't have to understand anything.. not how it works imo.

Any QB signing now gets on the prax field in offseason with TL and that's it. If that guy is doing laps around TL, they have a real shot to start. BP not in the picture here for a long time. If/when he comes back, we will probably carry 3 QBs anyway, like last year. I don't assume BP and TL coming off injury would beat out a third guy, if it's a real guy, not a JJ type. Hopefully they would, however what if they don't, or what if BP is out all season and we don't find this out until August, when all the FA QBs are gone.

and what QB is that lol? It's FA..it's not chock full of high upside starters that are willing to play for nothing. It's mostly career backups or old vets that aren't remotely close to who they were years ago.

SF needs to spend that cash on guys that are actually gonna play. We need starters at multiple spots.

I'm not saying they shouldn't invest in QB3, but I highly doubt they spend meaningful cash there. Most these deals are one yr stuff which eats up the available cap space.

Up to JL and KS they are on record saying they are exploring QB options outside of TL and BP. Mariota I think you mentioned on here yesterday would make sense..

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
Don't have to understand anything.. not how it works imo.

Any QB signing now gets on the prax field in offseason with TL and that's it. If that guy is doing laps around TL, they have a real shot to start. BP not in the picture here for a long time. If/when he comes back, we will probably carry 3 QBs anyway, like last year. I don't assume BP and TL coming off injury would beat out a third guy, if it's a real guy, not a JJ type. Hopefully they would, however what if they don't, or what if BP is out all season and we don't find this out until August, when all the FA QBs are gone.

and what QB is that lol? It's FA..it's not chock full of high upside starters that are willing to play for nothing. It's mostly career backups or old vets that aren't remotely close to who they were years ago.

SF needs to spend that cash on guys that are actually gonna play. We need starters at multiple spots.

I'm not saying they shouldn't invest in QB3, but I highly doubt they spend meaningful cash there. Most these deals are one yr stuff which eats up the available cap space.

Fr. Any starting caliber QB available in FA is going to choose a situation where they actually have a chance to compete for the starting job and expect to get paid as such. That situation is more than likely not here.

Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
Up to JL and KS they are on record saying they are exploring QB options outside of TL and BP. Mariota I think you mentioned on here yesterday would make sense..

And if Brock is back then what? You got Mariota not active on game days. It's essentially a waste of money. Cash you could have spent for players that can play.

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by dj43:
The questions will be answered once we know the outcome of Purdy's surgery. If it turns out to be a simple repair, then a low-end guy to hold the clipboard will be fine. However, if it winds up being a hybrid or Tommy John deal, then we spend more money.

In any case, we can be sure Lynch has considered all the options and is waiting for surgery results to make the next move.

Yeah I agree…are we gonna know the outcome of all that before FA starts?

The plan/hope was the surgery would happen "early" next week. Assuming it happens by the 8th, Lynch will know by the 9th at least. Everyone, including Dr. Meister, knows the critical timeline. Hence, Lynch will get the most time possible to make plans before the start of the legal tampering period on March 11.

The worst-case scenario is the inflammation still has not subsided by next week and a further delay is necessary. If that happens, Lynch is in a bind. He may have to plan for the worst and hope for the best, meaning, sign a potential #2 QB. That would mean someone like Brissett. I don't see Lynch letting an opportunity to sign a #2 slip by in hopes that Purdy needs only a repair.

The clock is ticking.

Originally posted by YACBros85:
Fr. Any starting caliber QB available in FA is going to choose a situation where they actually have a chance to compete for the starting job and expect to get paid as such. That situation is more than likely not here.

It's the truth of it. If Brock is out for the year then it makes much more sense. IMO I don't see them looking at QBs in FA, at least not early in the process. That cash should go to players that are actually gonna be playing/long-term plans.

At worst they could trade for a backup at some point for some day 3 pick. I mean people are complaining about having Josh Johnson as their QB3, yet don't look at most teams QB3 lol.

Originally posted by dj43:
The plan/hope was the surgery would happen "early" next week. Assuming it happens by the 8th, Lynch will know by the 9th at least. Everyone, including Dr. Meister, knows the critical timeline. Hence, Lynch will get the most time possible to make plans before the start of the legal tampering period on March 11.

The worst-case scenario is the inflammation still has not subsided by next week and a further delay is necessary. If that happens, Lynch is in a bind. He may have to plan for the worst and hope for the best, meaning, sign a potential #2 QB. That would mean someone like Brissett. I don't see Lynch letting an opportunity to sign a #2 slip by in hopes that Purdy needs only a repair.

The clock is ticking.

I don't see them spending legit money on a guy that could very well be QB3 and not even active. I don't see them attacking that position early in FA.

at worst they could trade for a backup QB down the road. Wouldn't cost a ton and I don't see all these backup QBs getting signed right off the bat either.

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by YACBros85:
Fr. Any starting caliber QB available in FA is going to choose a situation where they actually have a chance to compete for the starting job and expect to get paid as such. That situation is more than likely not here.

It's the truth of it. If Brock is out for the year then it makes much more sense. IMO I don't see them looking at QBs in FA, at least not early in the process. That cash should go to players that are actually gonna be playing/long-term plans.

At worst they could trade for a backup at some point for some day 3 pick. I mean people are complaining about having Josh Johnson as their QB3, yet don't look at most teams QB3 lol.

One more good argument for the league changing the rules so QB salaries don't count against the cap.

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by YACBros85:
Fr. Any starting caliber QB available in FA is going to choose a situation where they actually have a chance to compete for the starting job and expect to get paid as such. That situation is more than likely not here.

It's the truth of it. If Brock is out for the year then it makes much more sense. IMO I don't see them looking at QBs in FA, at least not early in the process. That cash should go to players that are actually gonna be playing/long-term plans.

At worst they could trade for a backup at some point for some day 3 pick. I mean people are complaining about having Josh Johnson as their QB3, yet don't look at most teams QB3 lol.

Its been exhausting trying to explain to fans how most teams don't even have a QB2 that can win a few games in a pinch let alone a QB3 or a 4th string practice squad QB tasked with winning an NFCCG. Fans expectations are sometimes impossible.

Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
So let me get this straight. TL is on the prax field in July. The FA QB is clearly beyond what TL is doing. We set the chart so the clearly better QB is on the bench and the guy struggling is the starter, is that really your opinion?

how it works is clear, JL said they are adding a QB.. which yes, obviously they will
that guy will get his shot on the prax field to show what he can do
may the better QB get the job
if TL can't beat out some freely available bench caliber QB in year 3 in SF, that is a major problem!

on TL to win the job.. you may assume he will, I am already on record in this thread weeks ago saying TL will start week 1 if I had to guess... yet I am not closing my mind to any other possibility, I know it's a position in flux right now.

Ain't no vet coming in beating out a third year QB in this system having played with those roster of players for these coaches. Give it up!

Originally posted by Pillbusta:
Ain't no vet coming in beating out a third year QB in this system having played with those roster of players for these coaches. Give it up!

Why not?? A rookie QB fresh outta college looked more poised than he ever has. And you could say Purdy definitely outplayed Trey Lance.

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by Pillbusta:
Ain't no vet coming in beating out a third year QB in this system having played with those roster of players for these coaches. Give it up!

Why not?? A rookie QB fresh outta college looked more poised than he ever has. And you could say Purdy definitely outplayed Trey Lance.

Trey was QB1 to start the season with a whole lot that needed to gel offensively players that needed to get their game reps and playmakers that had to be traded for. We got it going as the year went on and once Brock came into the perfect situation he played well

If you recall we had 153 yards in the first 17 plays Vs SEA with Trey in game 2. I'd say we were gonna eclipse 400 yards that game easily

I repeat we ain't getting a vet on our payroll that's beating out Trey this offseason. Get ready to see number 5 under center for us week 1

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by dj43:
The plan/hope was the surgery would happen "early" next week. Assuming it happens by the 8th, Lynch will know by the 9th at least. Everyone, including Dr. Meister, knows the critical timeline. Hence, Lynch will get the most time possible to make plans before the start of the legal tampering period on March 11.

The worst-case scenario is the inflammation still has not subsided by next week and a further delay is necessary. If that happens, Lynch is in a bind. He may have to plan for the worst and hope for the best, meaning, sign a potential #2 QB. That would mean someone like Brissett. I don't see Lynch letting an opportunity to sign a #2 slip by in hopes that Purdy needs only a repair.

The clock is ticking.

I don't see them spending legit money on a guy that could very well be QB3 and not even active. I don't see them attacking that position early in FA.

at worst they could trade for a backup QB down the road. Wouldn't cost a ton and I don't see all these backup QBs getting signed right off the bat either.

All that is the game Lynch will have to play if the surgery is delayed.

In a sense, if there is bad news coming, it would come sooner rather than a further delay in the surgery.

Originally posted by Pillbusta:

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by Pillbusta:
Ain't no vet coming in beating out a third year QB in this system having played with those roster of players for these coaches. Give it up!

Why not?? A rookie QB fresh outta college looked more poised than he ever has. And you could say Purdy definitely outplayed Trey Lance.

Trey was QB1 to start the season with a whole lot that needed to gel offensively players that needed to get their game reps and playmakers that had to be traded for. We got it going as the year went on and once Brock came into the perfect situation he played well

If you recall we had 153 yards in the first 17 plays Vs SEA with Trey in game 2. I'd say we were gonna eclipse 400 yards that game easily

I repeat we ain't getting a vet on our payroll that's beating out Trey this offseason. Get ready to see number 5 under center for us week 1

Brock Purdy was the last pick in the draft, he wasn't suppose to do what he did. IDGAF what Purdy had around him and how well the team gelled, he was making plays and not sitting back like some game manager.

He outplayed Trey Lance.

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by Pillbusta:
Ain't no vet coming in beating out a third year QB in this system having played with those roster of players for these coaches. Give it up!

Why not?? A rookie QB fresh outta college looked more poised than he ever has. And you could say Purdy definitely outplayed Trey Lance.

Yeah that's an example of keep your mind open.. don't close your mind to possibilities.. you would have been laughed at for suggesting it last offseason, yet it happened.

At QB after this past season, expect the unexpected folks.

Originally posted by Kolohe:
Brock Purdy was the last pick in the draft, he wasn't suppose to do what he did. IDGAF what Purdy had around him and how well the team gelled, he was making plays and not sitting back like some game manager.

He outplayed Trey Lance.

Just because you want to pretend it didn't happen doesn't change the facts of what happened.