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Lance showed in college he had the basics in reading defenses as a pocket passer. The NFL is a completely different animal but if the QB understands the concepts then it's a matter of study, practice, and game experience. Contrasted with a one read and run QB like Kyler Murray who only now realizes he needs to understand how to play out of the pocket, i.e. read defenses, these guys rarely develop that skill after they enter the NFL.
Baker Mayfield is another one read and run college QB who is only now beginning to show growth in being more of a pocket passer. Ultimately how successful he will be remains to be seen. This is why Perkins won't clear waivers. He has shown his growth in being able to go through his progressions. I can easily see Lance growing quickly, which is why the FO sees his shortcomings now, but the promise he has after a year of development.
Lance has elite talent, it remains to be seen if he has the IT factor to reach his potential. Personally, I see him as becoming an elite level QB. The question will be can the SF FO keep a team around him on both sides of the ball to take full advantage of that talent. He could become another Stafford in Detroit type of QB if they can't.
All I can do is shake my head at the Niner fans who have given up on a QB before he's even played.
Baker Mayfield is another one read and run college QB who is only now beginning to show growth in being more of a pocket passer. Ultimately how successful he will be remains to be seen. This is why Perkins won't clear waivers. He has shown his growth in being able to go through his progressions. I can easily see Lance growing quickly, which is why the FO sees his shortcomings now, but the promise he has after a year of development.
Lance has elite talent, it remains to be seen if he has the IT factor to reach his potential. Personally, I see him as becoming an elite level QB. The question will be can the SF FO keep a team around him on both sides of the ball to take full advantage of that talent. He could become another Stafford in Detroit type of QB if they can't.
All I can do is shake my head at the Niner fans who have given up on a QB before he's even played.