Did Trey Lance ever get a real shot?

[mav1234]

11 hours ago, Proudiddy said:

My opinion has been if Shanahan can’t make them pop, then they probably won’t cut it anywhere else as a QB.  But, I believe in Lance’s physicals and was intrigued by them the year he came out.  Ultimately, I land the same place you do - my approach this offseason is the shotgun - shoot and let the pellets hit where they may.  Bring in multiple guys with the tools and/or resume and see who rises to the top.  Lance, Cousins, Jameis, see if Shedeur is available, draft a rookie, etc.  

I get this but I also think we'll never know exactly how Lance would have looked developing with Shanahan, longer term - he didn't look atrocious in his couple starts a few years ago for him, but he also was clearly a worse option. He was very raw. He's still only 25, and it does seem lately some of these guys right their career older than they used to. 

I doubt he is the answer but I am of the mind we still knock on every door as it were at least scouting wise (I know we're all good at scouting QBs, heh)

[SmokinwithWilly]

I dont think Lance is or isn't the solution, but we're never going to find one if we don't even kick some tires. Try him out. If he sucks, let him walk. It really is that simple. 

[strato]

Yeah we need to sort through *all* the options.
He may not be it but the guys in SF thought enough of his potential to give up 3 1sts. 
He should be on the target list unless they have someone they like better. 

[hepcat]

If he's available he's probably at least able to move the ball with his athleticism as a backup. That's probably why he's hanging around in the NFL still.