Rosenthal: Trey Lance could become 49ers starter sooner than you think

Share Share this on Twitter Share this on Facebook Flip into Flipboard Share this on Reddit Share via Email. Right now, the plan is to have Jimmy Garoppolo be the San Francisco 49ers starting quarterback when the team travels to Detroit to play the Lions on September 12. However, the No. 3 overall draft pick, Trey Lance, sits behind veteran passer, learning the offense and waiting for his opportunity to take over the reins.