Kyle Shanahan Reveals How Long It Took Brock Purdy To Prove Himself

Brock Purdy was the surprise of the NFL season last year after being forced into action due to the team's quarterback injuries.

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As Jimmy Garoppolo healed from his broken foot,

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some questioned when he would be inserted back into the lineup

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As Jimmy Garoppolo healed from his broken foot,

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he admitted to Albert Breer of Monday Morning Quarterback.

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As Jimmy Garoppolo healed from his broken foot,

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Shanahan went on to say that it's never been a question about whether or not Purdy would be San Francisco's starter in 2023.

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Purdy clearly looks like the 49ers best option at quarterback

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which has to be bittersweet after the organization gave up so much to draft Trey Lance.

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Kyle Shanahan Reveals How Long It Took Brock Purdy To Prove Himself

Brock Purdy was the surprise of the NFL season last year after being forced into action due to the team's quarterback injuries.

As Jimmy Garoppolo healed from his broken foot,

some questioned when he would be inserted back into the lineup

As Jimmy Garoppolo healed from his broken foot,

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan knew pretty early on that Purdy was QB1.

he admitted to Albert Breer of Monday Morning Quarterback.

As Jimmy Garoppolo healed from his broken foot,

"It took about three games."

Shanahan went on to say that it's never been a question about whether or not Purdy would be San Francisco's starter in 2023.

Purdy clearly looks like the 49ers best option at quarterback

which has to be bittersweet after the organization gave up so much to draft Trey Lance.