We know the 49ers lost almost a dozen starting players this offseason. But they also lost someone under the radar -- former quarterbacks coach

Fourth-round draft pick Jordan Watkins could be entering an opportunity to thrive immediately with the San Francisco 49ers.

That was the message from head coach Kyle Shanahan during a Thursday press conference. Purdy’s contract confirms that the 49ers see him as the centerpiece of their franchise and Shanahan was asked if that means the team is looking for Purdy to become a more aggressive leader of the team during the 2025 season.