Sam Darnold not long ago was considered a top NFL prospect. So was Trey Lance. Neither has done much to prove themselves yet. Other than a sunk cost phallacy there’s no reason to treat them differently. Lance didn’t really look good last year and looks worse coming back this year. He either needs development or is a bust. Neither of which should get him any special treatment.

Also, knowing the 49ers QB trends they should keep all three. They’ll probably all get starts again. They must be storing desecrated indian bones in the QB meeting room or something.