San Francisco 49ers

NFL Draft: Trey Lance #5 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi's Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

3 reasons why Trey Lance could be labeled a bust after 2023

The San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback situation is exhausting

Sam Darnold could be the diamond in the rough for the 49ers

Ranking the top 5 linebackers in the NFL for the 2023 season

NFL head coach; Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor celebrates after Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) scored during a 2-point conversion in the third quarter during an NFL wild-card playoff football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.Baltimore Ravens At Cincinnati Bengals Afc Wild Card Jan 15 201

2023 NFL Season: Way too early picks for division winners

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 18: Cameron Heyward #97 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates with T.J. Watt #90 after a sack against Sam Darnold #14 of the Carolina Panthers during the third quarter of the game at Bank of America Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

NFL 2023: Ranking 5 best pass rush duos in the league

Nov 20, 2021; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers inside linebacker Jack Colletto (12) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the second half at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers UDFA could not be in a more perfect situation

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 08: Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers looks on from the sidelines in the first half during the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

49ers add yet another quarterback to the depth chart in 2023

NFL trade rumors: Trey Lance #5 and Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers on the field before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on December 15, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. The 49ers defeated the Seahawks 21-13. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers ready to part ways with Trey Lance?

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 18: Trey Lance #5 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass the ball against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers should be hesitant to trade Trey Lance

NFL trades, San Francisco 49ers, Trey Lance - Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY Sports

Trey Lance could be available in a trade just days before 2023 NFL Draft

2023 NFL offseason; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) talks with head coach Bill Belichick and Matthew Patricia during the second half of a game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

Could the Patriots and the 49ers make a quarterback swap?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 29: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up prior to the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on January 29, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

John Lynch declares 49ers leader in the clubhouse for QB1 job

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 29: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers screams while running onto the field prior to the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on January 29, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

So what’s next for the San Francisco 49ers in 2023?

2023 NFL offseason: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers warms up prior to the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on January 29, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

Who will be the San Francisco 49ers quarterback in 2023?

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Will the Eagles or 49ers represent the NFC in Super Bowl LVII

ARLINGTON, TX - JANUARY 16: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers runs after making a catch during the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on January 16, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. The 49ers defeated the Cowboys 23-17. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)

Cowboys and 49ers rekindle a rivalry going back three-plus decades

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 14: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers scrambles against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter in the NFC Wild Card playoff game at Levi's Stadium on January 14, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

49ers studs and duds: Brock Purdy erupts for four touchdowns

NFL picks; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) walks off the field after defeating the Washington Commanders at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

NFL playoffs: San Francisco 49ers will face familiar foe in Wild Card round

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 15: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the third quarter of the game at Lumen Field on December 15, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Christopher Mast/Getty Images)

49ers have humbled the once-formidable NFC West

49ers, Brock Purdy. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Brock Purdy is the prototype for what you want in a late QB

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 30: Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers reacts in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game at SoFi Stadium on January 30, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

San Francisco 49ers should call Drew Brees or Philip Rivers out of retirement

Aug 25, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Television analyst Ryan Fitzpatrick smiles before the game between the Houston Texans and the San Francisco 49ers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

49ers should call on Ryan Fitzpatrick to replace Jimmy Garoppolo

Sep 12, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) with the ball as New York Jets cornerback Javelin Guidry (40) defends in the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

San Francisco 49ers trade for CMC is a clear desperation move

George Kittle (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

49ers George Kittle will wake you up at 3 am to show off his toughness

Washington Commanders, Curtis Samuel (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Washington Commanders nearly traded for Jimmy Garoppolo

Jan 9, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) warms up before the game against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Teams should not fall for the Jimmy Garoppolo trap

August 14, 2021; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) warm up before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

The 49ers’ Jimmy Garoppolo-Trey Lance situation is good and awful