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Originally Posted by dissentowner
Why would the Niners trade Lance when they can have him behind Purdy on the cheap?
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They can still get some value for him, and it might be a bit of a distraction if he's still there. As a top 5 pick he's not that cheap. He might also ask for a trade if he's not the starter too knowing that every year he doesn't start potentially hurts his value. Sometimes it's better to establish a clear order where all players are willing to play the role they're assigned.
If Purdy struggles and it's an open competition for the job at camp I don't think anything happens. But if Purdy has a strong playoff where he can reasonably expect to be the starter, I think Lance could be in play.