The trade to snag Trey Lance at No. 3 overall in 2021 didn't work out, but fortunately for general manager John Lynch, coach Kyle Shanahan and the rest of the 49ers' brass, they stumbled into Brock Purdy the following year with the 262nd overall pick, the
49ers GM John Lynch: Trey Lance trade didn’t work out, but ‘thank God for Mr. Irrelevant’
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"Thank God for Mr. Irrelevant": John Lynch reflects on 49ers drafting Trey Lance
By David Bonilla
Apr 22, 2024
The decision to trade up in the 2021 NFL Draft and select quarterback Trey Lance could have had significant consequences for general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan. With the team lacking first-round picks in the last two drafts due to this move, and Lance no...
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