Michael Zagaris/Getty ImagesOn Friday's episode of "First Take," Clark was unequivocal on two counts.

First, Purdy has earned the starting nod after going undefeated at least through the NFL title game (and possibly beyond!).

Clark noted that Purdy has clearly outperformed Jimmy Garoppolo; he's been more consistent, and he's shown more ability outside the pocket.

And then Clark made his second bold pronouncement: Trey Lance time has already come and gone in the Bay Area.

If we were going to go talent, if we were going to look for the guy with the greatest potential athletically, we should've picked Justin Fields.

That means Clark is right, as strange as it may sound: Lance's future in San Francisco is certainly up in the air.