The Facts: As the 49ers get set to open training camp, HC Kyle Shanahan is ready to turn the page to the Lance Plan. Joining Tim Kawakami on The Athletic's TK Show podcast, Shanahan said he expects Jimmy Garoppolo to report for camp to undergo a physical but made it clear it's Lance's time. "We had an awesome run with Jimmy, it was great," Shanahan said, via 49ers Web Zone. "I think our team's ready for Trey, going through OTAs, I'm just pumped to get to work [and] provide him some practices because I know the kid has the abilities, made of the right stuff, he just needs the reps."
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Lance spent most of his rookie season behind Garoppolo, making two starts. The young QB displayed a big arm and running ability but needed time to work on his fundamentals and speed through his progression. When the 49ers shelled out massive amounts of draft capital to snag Lance last year, the hope was he'd elevate a playoff roster. Now, it's his time to prove that projection true. As for the offseason storyline that Lance suffered from arm fatigue, Shanahan said it's "not a concern at all," noting most QBs deal with issues in some form or fashion. With Garoppolo still on the roster, it could set up some awkward moments. But asked directly by Kawakami if Garoppolo would see practice time if he's not traded in the immediate future, the coach responded, "I think anything's possible, but that would surprise me right now."