49ers hoping QB Trey Lance helps them take next step
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By The Associated Press
The San Francisco 49ers are trying to build on last season’s trip to the NFC title game and win the franchise’s first Super Bowl in more than a quarter-century. The Niners are making a big change this season by handing over the offense to second-year QB Trey Lance. Lance played sparingly behind Jimmy Garoppolo as a rookie, but should have plenty of help with a strong defense led by Nick Bosa, All-Pro left tackle Trent Williams and a talented group of playmakers highlighted by versatile receiver Deebo Samuel.