"Jim Harbaugh turning Trey Lance into prime Colin Kaepernick" - NFL fans react as Chargers QB continues to impress in preseason

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"Jim Harbaugh turning Trey Lance into prime Colin Kaepernick" - NFL fans react as Chargers QB continues to impress in preseason (Credit: IMAGN)

Signing with the LA Chargers this offseason could be a shot in the arm that Trey Lance needed to rejuvenate his career.

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The former No. 3 pick was replaced by Brock Purdy on the San Francisco 49ers and didn't have the chance to showcase his talents with the Dallas Cowboys.

While he's not an MVP-caliber quarterback, Lance had a strong preseason start, filling the stat sheet during his first two outings. After putting up a show against the Detroit Lions in the Hall of Fame Game, Lance entered SoFi Stadium hungry to beat the New Orleans Saints.

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He scored a rushing touchdown at the end of the second quarter to extend the Chargers' lead to 10-0.

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His solid performance in the first half generated plenty of reactions. Many fans lauded Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh for seemingly bringing the best out of Lance. One fan compared Lance to Colin Kaepernick, who led the 49ers to their first Super Bowl appearance since 1994.

"Harbaugh turning Trey Lance into peak Colin Kaepernick," one fan said.
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"Trey Lance is with the right program, right coach, right QB room. No BS. No agendas. He has a chance to see what he can actually now become. Happy AF for him," former NFL player Louis Riddick tweeted.
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"Harbaugh>Shanahan," another fan wrote.
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Others blamed Lance's prior teams for not giving him a real chance and also suggested the Saints should pick up the phone to trade for the Chargers quarterback.

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Trey Lance completed five of 11 passes for 37 yards in three quarters. He also carried the ball six times for 45 yards and one touchdown.

Trey Lance dominated the Lions in preseason opener

Before taking on the New Orleans Saints, the Chargers clashed with the Detroit Lions in their preseason opener. Lance threw 20 passes and connected on 13, tallying 120 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed the ball three times, but only managed eight yards.

After playing eight games with the San Francisco 49ers and four games with the Dallas Cowboys, Lance is taking on a different challenge. He is still a young quarterback who can thrive in the right situation. It remains to be seen if his preseason performances grant him an opportunity somewhere else.

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Edited by Alvin Amansec
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