Dieter Kurtenbach: Kyle Shanahan Gets the Last Laugh as He and Mac Jones Lead the 49ers to a Vintage Win

Dieter Kurtenbach: Kyle Shanahan gets the last laugh as he and Mac Jones lead the 49ers to a vintage win

It’s crazy to think about, but there’s a parallel universe out there, maybe situated right next to ours, where Kyle Shanahan got exactly what he wanted: Mac Jones, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft; the player…

49ers grades: How Mac Jones stacks up with Brock Purdy, OL excellence, and more

A week after the Seahawks’ defensive line dominated the trenches, the 49ers’ offensive line bounced back to keep the pocket clean for Mac Jones.

Colin Cowherd Reveals Honest Thoughts About Mac Jones' Performance

(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)   The San Francisco 49ers turned to Mac Jones on Sunday after Brock Purdy was sidelined with turf toe, and the backup quarterback delivered a solid performance in the victory over the New Orleans Saints. Jones’ strong showing has sparked fresh debate about Purdy’s recent contract extension and whether the timing was premature given the team’s quarterback depth. Analyst Colin Cowherd weighed in on Jones’ Wee…

NFC Notes: Sam Darnold, Mac Jones, 49ers, Cardinals, Seahawks

49ers 49ers QB Mac Jones had some nerves in his first start for an injured QB Brock Purdy, missing his first three passes. He settled in and hit 26 of his next 26 to go with three touchdowns in a hard-fought win on the road against the Saints, validating the confidence the team had in him.  “[LT] Trent [Williams] came up to me and was like, ‘You’re good, dude, just go out there and hoop,’” Jones said via the Athletic’s Matt Barrows. “And I was l…