{"id":286155,"date":"2025-08-14T00:53:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T00:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/286155\/"},"modified":"2025-08-14T00:53:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T00:53:12","slug":"brock-purdy-on-his-growing-relationship-with-kyle-shanahan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/286155\/","title":{"rendered":"Brock Purdy on his growing relationship with Kyle Shanahan"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brock Purdy is entering his fourth NFL season, his third consecutive as the starting quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers. Coming in as Mr. Irrelevant (the final pick in the 2022 NFL Draft), it took time for him to build the trust of his teammates and coaches.<\/p>\n

While San Francisco didn\u2019t have much of an option when Purdy first got an opportunity due to injuries, they could\u2019ve looked to replace him in the three years since, but haven\u2019t.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s clearly the guy 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan are willing to bet on.<\/p>\n

Purdy talked about his growing trust with Shanahan when joining The Richard Sherman Podcast earlier this week.<\/p>\n

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\u201cFor him to pour into me and teach me these things, it\u2019s been awesome,\u201d Purdy said of his head coach.<\/p>\n

\u201cObviously, I think I\u2019m able to open up his playbook and his system with how he calls plays, and he can trust me in certain moments. I\u2019m still learning, he\u2019s still teaching me, but I think together we\u2019ve done nothing but trust each other and go through things\u2026 we\u2019ve been through some stuff together, which I think can be a good thing with a playcaller and a quarterback, and it\u2019s been nothing but trust, man. So, I\u2019m excited for this year with him.\u201d<\/p>\n

With a complicated offense and tendency to go against the grain, Purdy has learned plenty from the experienced Shanahan.<\/p>\n

And having trust in their passer has allowed San Francisco to open up their playbook, something Purday noted he doesn\u2019t see on every team.<\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes I feel like you can see coordinators keeping things really simple for quarterbacks,\u2019 he said. \u201cBut, with [Shanahan], it\u2019s been let\u2019s see if you can handle it, and I feel like I\u2019ve shown that.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Iowa State product said he feels like his coach isn\u2019t \u201chandcuffing me at all\u201d regarding throws he\u2019s trusted to read and execute.<\/p>\n

Heading into 2025 with a new look roster, especially on the defensive end, most of Purdy\u2019s offensive weapons are returning faces looking to get healthy.<\/p>\n

WR Brandon Aiyuk is expected to be out until roughly mid-season<\/a>, but TE George Kittle and HB Christian McCaffrey have been in full swing throughout training camp.<\/p>\n

Having McCaffrey back, especially, who played just four games last season, is something that Purdy says helps unlock their offense.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot having him last year and what he can do within our offense, as a quarterback, it\u2019s like, \u2018Man, I would love to have this Hall of Famer in the backfield with me,’\u201d Purdy said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe way he runs the ball, the way we can split him out, throw him the ball. And then it just opens up other guys, too. It\u2019s crazy what one guy can do. Having him back and healthy is great.\u201d<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll see if some of those guys get repetitions in preseason game two, set for Saturday against the Raiders in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n

More San Francisco 49ers coverage on Sactown Sports<\/p>\n

Robert Saleh has returned to his role as San Francisco\u2019s defensive coordinator, but the roster has been shaken up in the three years he was leading the New York Jets.<\/p>\n

Heading into 2025, he\u2019s expected to have a heavy reliance on rookies. 49ers\u2019 general manager John Lynch spent their first five selections in the 2025 NFL Draft on defense.<\/p>\n

First-round edge rusher Mykel Williams (No. 11) is the obvious highlight, but Saleh highlighted the importance of last week\u2019s preseason debut as a \u201creally good step\u201d for another rookie lineman.<\/p>\n

\u201cI felt like Alfred [Collins] took a really good step in the game,\u201d Saleh told reporters in Santa Clara on Monday. Defensive tackle Collins was San Francisco\u2019s second-round selection.<\/p>\n

Read More:<\/p>\n

Robert Saleh says 49ers rookie \u201ctook a really good step\u201d in preseason debut<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Upcoming San Francisco 49ers Schedule<\/p>\n

Preseason<\/p>\n

Saturday, August 16th\u00a0\u2013 @ Las Vegas Raiders \u2013 1:00 PM PT
\nSaturday, August 23rd\u00a0\u2013 vs. Los Angeles Chargers \u2013 5:30 PM PT<\/p>\n

Regular Season<\/p>\n

Sunday, September 7th\u00a0\u2013 @ Seattle Seahawks \u2013 1:05 PM PT\u00a0\u00a0*Season opener*
\nSunday, September 14th\u00a0\u2013 @ New Orleans Saints \u2013 10:00 AM PT
\nSunday, September 21st\u00a0\u2013 vs. Arizona Cardinals \u2013 1:25 PM PT
\nSunday, September 28th\u00a0\u2013 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars \u2013 1:05 PM PT
\nThursday, October 2nd\u00a0\u2013 @ Los Angeles Rams \u2013 5:15 PM PT<\/p>\n

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