Based on the way the 2021 season has gone, a lot of people are questioning the 49ers' decision to draft Trey Lance No. 3 overall.
Those people include 49ers legendary quarterback Joe Montana.
“If I was the 49ers I would have taken the kid from Alabama last year,” Montana said on ESPN's College Football Live, referring to Mac Jones, who went to the Patriots at No. 15 overall.
The 49ers gave up a number of first-round selections to move up to No. 3 overall in a trade with Miami.
Like others, Montana pointed to Jones being the more pro-ready player.
“Nothing against the guy that they took,” Montana said. “It’s just that more pro-style offense, used to being in pressure situations than that. Again, we’ll see what happens in San Francisco. Nothing against Trey, but it’s one of those things that here’s a guy that’s got a great team behind him. They’re always fun to watch.”
Lance has been injured and playing behind Jimmy Garoppolo, while Jones has clearly been the best rookie in the class.