Rumor mill’s latest: Lance to S.F.
Brady miffed by new ruling on uni numbers
First, it was Ohio State’s Justin Fields. Then it was Alabama’s Mac Jones. Now, with the NFL draft just a week away, it’s North Dakota State’s Trey Lance.
Yes, we’ve officially hit peak draft rumor season when each new report needs to be viewed through a cynic’s lens. Every draft pundit, reporter or former NFL executive would have us believe he or she has exclusive insight on which of the three quarterbacks the 49ers will take with the third overall pick next Thursday night.
Only 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch truly know which guy the team intends to choose as it looks for a long-term replacement for Jimmy Garoppolo. And while they’ve been adept at keeping that a secret, it hasn’t deterred the experts from guaranteeing us they know who the new 49ers rookie quarterback will be.
The rumors and proclamations began as soon as the 49ers pulled off the massive deal with Miami to move from the No. 12 pick to the No. 3 pick on March 26.
The NFL Network’s Rich Eisen
dropped the latest draft bombshell of sorts when he revealed Wednesday that Lance will be S.F.’s choice.
“I’m hearing it’s Trey Lance. That’s what I’m hearing now,” Eisen said confidently. “I’m hearing the kid is supremely talented physically, and neck-up smart and also really wants to learn.”.
BRADY: Uniform numbers mean a lot to Tom Brady. Shortly after signing with the Bucs last season, he asked WR Chris Godwin to give up No. 12. The Bucs receiver obliged.
But when the NFL announced
owners had voted to relax a rule regarding jersey numbers at certain positions, Brady took issue.
On social media, Brady posted a story about some rules changes and wrote DUMB across the top.
“Why not let the linemen wear whatever they want, too,” Brady said. “Why have numbers? Just have colored jerseys … why not wear the same number? … DUMB @nfl @nflpa.”
SEAHAWKS: Seattle has brought back QB Geno Smith to serve as the backup to Russell Wilson.