49ers training camp: What we learned with Week 1 in the books

What we learned from 49ers training camp: Trey Lance has a mixed first week, but there’s a caveat

Trey Lance performed very well in organized team activities (OTAs), but it remained to be seen if he could keep that momentum going when training camp rolled around.

The early results are a bit mixed, while Lance had some good practices he also showcased why he’s a raw prospect who had to sit out for the most part last season.

The big negative is he’s thrown an interception every day but for Day 1, often with a lack of vision that did occasionally cloud his play when he was pressed into service in 2021. But he also had some good throws and showed exactly why the 49ers will be looking to stretch the field more with him at quarterback.

The Niners’ passing game will still be predicated on yards after the catch and utilizing the speedy receivers they possess, but having a deep-passing element to the offense allows more space underneath and more opportunity to be free.

There’s also a caveat with the blocking to be said. San Francisco didn’t have any veteran starters on the offensive line until Day 4, with the exception of Daniel Brunskill, and against such a strong defense like San Francisco’s, that can be trouble.

It’s not a coincidence that on Day 4, Lance had a much better day with more starters on the line, and so how he throws in Week 2 with better blocking might be a much better indicator of where he’s at as a passer.