Did you catch the latest bout involving former UK boxing champion Anthony Joshua this past Saturday? Well, let's talk about a striking similarity between Joshua and Trey Lance.
Here's the thing – they both seem to be a tad gun shy.
Now, what's "gun shy," you ask? It's that moment when they hesitate to pull the trigger. Let's zoom in on Trey Lance's first preseason start. If you caught that game, you'd notice he had moments of hesitation, much like Joshua.
There were instances where he'd pump, spot a receiver locked in tight coverage, and then... no pass attempt. It's like he's grappling with doubts, hesitating to sling that ball into tight spaces.
Perhaps, deep down, he's worried that mistakes could cost him his spot, or worse – a trade.
When Joshua took on Helenius, it was a battle that simmered for 7 rounds before he sealed the deal with a KO. Wilder, on the other hand, blazed through the first round, clocking in at a swift 2 minutes and 50 seconds for a victory. He didn’t want to engage and maybe that’s due to the trauma from the last late replacement he fought; Andy Ruiz.
Joshua and Lance share a bond beyond sports. Its that fear of slipping up, of tasting defeat. Making mistakes and losing, that's the thread that stitches them together.
Back in the 2021 NFL draft, the 49ers traded a heap of picks to move up and snag Trey Lance, the anointed heir to Jimmy Garoppolo's throne. But let's be real, it's looking like Brock Purdy might just end up wearing the crown. Word on the street is that Trey Lance is in the spotlight to showcase himself for a potential trade.
Now, let's ponder – maybe that's the silver lining for Trey. Why not trade him off to the Miami Dolphins or even the Atlanta Falcons, depending on how Ritter's shaping up? Right now, it's not crystal clear if he's got what it takes to lead that offense. And hold on, I might not be a fan of Sam Darnold, but he seems more adept at steering the ship right now.
Sure, it's preseason, but the glimpses we've caught suggest Trey Lance is grappling to adapt to the NFL tempo. Although, wait, let's backtrack a bit.
There's not a ton of proof – he's barely had playtime. Let's give it until the NFL regular season kicks off. Maybe these preseason games will help him find that missing confidence.
The struggle to face their own shadows, the ghosts of past matchups. It's not just about punches and jabs, it's about conquering their own doubts and fears. And that, my friends, is something all of us, whether on the court or in life, can rally behind.
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