Despite numerous trade rumors surrounding quarterback Trey Lance, 49ers GM John Lynch attempted to quell some of those at Monday’s press conference.
“I expect Trey [Lance] to be here [on the 49ers team in 2023],” Lynch said, via The Athletic’s David Lombardi.
John Lynch: “I expect Trey (Lance) to be here” (on the 49ers team in 2023)
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) April 24, 2023
Lynch’s comments began to go viral around NFL Twitter.
“That man is as good as gone,” a fan replied.
that man is as good as gone
— Olddirtybastardd (@Dustnthewinddd) April 24, 2023
— CD (@CurryInAHurry82) April 24, 2023
“Anyone with some sense knew that,” a user said. “Hopefully those without get the message.”
Anyone with some sense knew that- hopefully those without get the message. https://t.co/hSPCMwnEzy
— Brandon (@JustB_510) April 24, 2023
“#SaveMeASpot,” another tweeted.
#SaveMeASpot https://t.co/rGmP6SGIcO pic.twitter.com/Rx19k2UJSs
— rav ‼️ (@treyrevengeszn) April 24, 2023
It’s been reported that the 49ers had conversations with the Minnesota Vikings about a possible trade centered around Lance and Kirk Cousins. As well as fielding calls from some other interested teams.
After giving up so much to draft Lance, its hard to imagine San Francisco cutting bait just eight games into his career. But the emergence of seventh-rounder Brock Purdy has shifted things a bit.