The Rise and Fall of Trey Lance: A Costly Gamble
The San Francisco 49ers' decision to trade up and select Trey Lance in the 2021 NFL Draft has been criticized as a bust, but columnist Jim Trotter argues that there is no shame in taking a gamble to acquire a potential franchise quarterback. Despite missing on Lance, the 49ers have built a strong roster and have had more hits than misses in their personnel decisions. They have been proactive and unwilling to settle, which has contributed to their success as one of the league's best teams. While the Lance trade may make teams more reluctant to make blockbuster draft trades, Trotter believes that playing it safe with scared money is not the way to build a winner.
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