The 49ers are poised to have a three-way quarterback competition this summer, but GM John Lynch already sees a favorite out of the bunch.Brock Purdy is "the leader in the clubhouse" to be the team's starting quarterback in 2023, Lynch said during the NFL owners' meetings on Monday."I think Brock has earned the right with the way he played that Quentin Richardson Jersey hes probably the leader in the clubhouse at that ... we were to line up, hed probably take that first snap," Lynch told reporters.Lynch added that where Trey Lance and Purdy were drafted will not factor into the decision. San Francisco selected Lance third overall in Serge Ibaka Jersey 2021, while Purdy was the last pick of the draft in 2022.MORE:"Were still very excited about Trey but I think the way Brock played, he probably has earned that right to be the guy," Lynch said.Asked about whether the 49ers could trade Lance, Lynch said he'll "listen to anything" but wants him on the team.On whether Marcus Morris Jersey it's po sible the would trade Trey Lance, GM John Lynch said: "We listen to anything but we like Trey on our team. Were very excited about the way hes progre sing, about his opportunity. I think hes chomping at the bit to get back out there." Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) One complication in Purdy's pursuit of the starting role is his recovery from major elbow surgery. The 49ers Terance Mann Jersey have said Purdy's procedure, which took place in early March, carries a six-month return timeline. While that brushes up against Week 1, Lynch said Monday that the team's "hope is hes ready to go in training camp."MORE:If Purdy doesn't progre s as quickly as the 49ers expect, Lance and the newly signed Sam Darnold could have a unique opportunity to make an impre sion.Purdy entered 2022 third on the 49ers' depth chart but was thrust into a starting role after Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo both went down with season-ending injuries. Purdy won his first seven starts before suffering an injury of his own in the NFC championship game.While Kyle Shanahan's system is as quarterback-friendly as any, it's tough to argue with the results. Jay Scrubb Jersey Purdy completed 67.4 percent of pa ses for 13 touchdowns and four interceptions in the regular season.