Inside the 49ers: Is Aaron Banks more mysterious 2021 pick than Trey

Inside the 49ers: Is Aaron Banks more mysterious 2021 pick than Trey Lance?

So is a guy who’ll block for him this year, presumably at left guard. Presumably, presumably.

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Aaron Banks’ rookie season amounted to five offensive snaps. The Notre Dame All-American was a NFL redshirt in 2021.

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For all the mystery that surrounds Lance’s transition to starting quarterback, Banks is toiling under a quieter shroud of uncertainty.

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The Ruins of Liam Hemsworth’s Former Malibu Home Quietly Sell They’ve both received glowing reviews this offseason,

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Lance’s transition truly appears on track via pass-oriented practices, Banks’ is harder to judge until the pads come on in training camp in August.

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How much praise is too much for a young linemen? Is there overblown optimism,

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Or is Banks the next Pro Bowl guard following the likes of Guy McIntyre, Jesse Sapolu, Mike Iupati and Laken Tomlinson, Banks’ immediate predecessor?

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