Trey Lance hasn t played for the 49ers in almost a year, and yet he s still one of the most expensive players on the team. The 49ers traded Lance after June 1 last year, so they took some of their dead cap hit in 2023 and will take the rest in 2024.
Brock Purdy has a chance to make some major strides this offseason. Last year, he was rehabbing from elbow surgery. This year, he s working on his throwing mechanics with Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, who was the no. 1 pick in the NFL Draft.
At the end of the 49ers Super Bowl against the Ravens, Jim Harbaugh didn t call Vernon Davis number. Instead, Colin Kaepernick threw three straight passes to Michael Crabtree, all three passes were incomplete and the 49ers lost.
Another week passes, another 49ers star wants a new contract. First, it was Brandon Aiyuk. Then it was Jauan Jennings. Then it was Christian McCaffrey. And now it s Trent Willliams according to ESPN s Jeremy Fowler.
Something has changed with the 49ers culture. For years, the best players all sacrificed money because they believed the organization would take care of them. But now they ve lost two Super Bowls, and the organization just released Arik Armstead.