The San Francisco 49ers have a very talented quarterback in Brock Purdy. Nevertheless, his injury history raises concerns, and Mac Jones, his new teammate, has issued a warning about the upcoming competition between them.
Finding a reliable quarterback is crucial for every NFL team, but it’s far from easy. Many players fall short of expectations, while others, often overlooked, rise to the occasion and shine.
That’s exactly what happened with the 49ers. In 2022, they used the final pick of the NFL Draft to select Brock Purdy, who quickly took over as the starter and has been a standout performer week after week for the Bay Area club—defying all initial expectations.
Mac Jones sends a message to Brock Purdy ahead of the 2025 NFL season
Brock Purdy has proven to be one of the smartest decisions the 49ers have made in recent memory. Drafted with the final pick in 2022, he quickly showed head coach Kyle Shanahan that he was capable of leading the team.
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After injuries sidelined both Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo, Purdy stepped in and impressed, even leading San Francisco to a Super Bowl appearance early in his career.
Still, nothing is guaranteed in football. Despite Purdy’s success, his injury record is a concern. That’s why the 49ers signed Mac Jones this offseason—a former first-round pick who brings experience and depth in case Purdy is sidelined again.
While Jones understands he’s not the starter, he has made it clear that he’s ready. The former Patriots and Jaguars quarterback believes in his abilities and has sent a message of readiness, saying he’ll be prepared to step up whenever the 49ers call on him during the 2025 NFL season.
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“Just continue to grow as a player and a person and a teammate,” Jones told Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC. “I know it’s going to take care of itself, the way I work. And they’ve rubbed off on me, too.
“So, I’m working hard. They’re working hard, and my goal is to be ready to play when I have to go in, and that’s all you can ask for.”
