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Where do things stand in the San Francisco 49ers QB battle?

Aug 4, 2023, 1:19 PM

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Trey Lance #5 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass the ...

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We are just over a week away from the San Francisco 49ers’ preseason opener in Las Vegas, meaning it’s time to dive into important training camp-related topics.

Steve Wyche, Chief National Reporter for NFL Network, joined Whitey & Watkins on Friday afternoon to talk about the San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback battle, discuss Trey Lance’s current standing in the competition and much more.

Plus: Is San Francisco’s championship window shrinking, or can the 49ers maximize their potential during the next 4-5 years?

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Topics Discussed

  • Steve talks about how excited he was to be watching NFL preseason action during Thursday’s Hall of Fame game in Canton, Ohio
  • What is it like to watch football at the Pro Football Hall of Fame
  • Is Trey Lance on “shaky ground” with the San Francisco 49ers?
  • How does Steve feel about how the 49ers are approaching the quarterback situation?
  • “If Brock Purdy is healthy, he’s the guy.”
  • Do the 49ers need to maximize this current window that they’re in?
  • Is it ‘championship or bust’ for San Francisco?
  • “I think that window is another 3-4 years.”

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