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Mac Jones and his path to the 49ers
Posted on 10/2/25 at 11:59 pm
Posted on 10/2/25 at 11:59 pm
It’s pretty funny to look back at the reports of the 49ers, or at least some within the organization, wanting to draft Mac Jones in the 2021 Draft. Of course they go on to draft Trey Lance and ultimately Brock Purdy. Now, Purdy is hurt and here comes Jones to save the day.
Clearly, Jones fits the mold of a Shanahan quarterback. Crazy how it’s all playing out.
Kyle Shanahan:
Clearly, Jones fits the mold of a Shanahan quarterback. Crazy how it’s all playing out.
Kyle Shanahan:
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Posted on 10/3/25 at 2:19 am to GoldenBoy
SF gave up 3 firsts and a 3rd just to NOT draft Mac
Posted on 10/3/25 at 6:57 am to ReauxlTide222
All-time caving to public pressure scenario.
They can deny it all they want, but we all know Kyle wanted McCorkle
Nothing about Trey Lance relates to a Shannahan QB in any way
The funny part is if they had just sat back, they could have drafted him without any BS and still had those extra 1sts.
They can deny it all they want, but we all know Kyle wanted McCorkle
Nothing about Trey Lance relates to a Shannahan QB in any way
The funny part is if they had just sat back, they could have drafted him without any BS and still had those extra 1sts.
Posted on 10/3/25 at 8:19 am to GoldenBoy
Time for 49ers to save the money from the Purdy contract and move on.
Posted on 10/3/25 at 9:08 am to UltimaParadox
Purdy is good. But he doesnt take over a game.
Jones, looks like he has that ability in him.
Jones, looks like he has that ability in him.
Posted on 10/3/25 at 9:25 am to GoldenBoy
It’s amazing to me. How many of these NFL guys get a second chance to just buy a change of scenery.
Posted on 10/3/25 at 9:27 am to GeauxTigers123
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It’s amazing to me. How many of these NFL guys get a second chance to just buy a change of scenery.
New England was a dumpster fire when Mac Jones was there
Posted on 10/3/25 at 9:39 am to bad93ex
quote:Agreed, unfortunately.
New England was a dumpster fire when Mac Jones was there
Posted on 10/3/25 at 9:42 am to bad93ex
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New England was a dumpster fire when Mac Jones was there
He still sucked. Way too many horrendous decisions.
Good to see him making the most of his chance in SF but he wasn't ready to be the guy when he was a Patriot.
Posted on 10/3/25 at 9:43 am to bad93ex
quote:
It’s amazing to me. How many of these NFL guys get a second chance to just buy a change of scenery.
New England was a dumpster fire when Mac Jones was there
Well, I mean, who doesnt think its a great idea for a DEFENSIVE Co to change to an OFFENSIVE Co and thinks its going to work out great, LOL.
Posted on 10/3/25 at 9:58 am to Sunnyvale
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Purdy is good. But he doesnt take over a game.
He's a huge reason why SF made it to the last Super Bowl, especially in the NFC championship vs Detroit.
Dude is a player. As a Niner and Bama fan, I'm loving seeing Mac Jones light it up in red and gold, but that doesn't take anything away from Purdy. SF is in a good QB situation, especially if they can both get healthy.
This post was edited on 10/3/25 at 10:03 am
Posted on 10/3/25 at 10:20 am to ReauxlTide222
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SF gave up 3 firsts and a 3rd just to NOT draft Mac
I couldn't believe they traded all those picks to move up in the draft. Even if they had drafted Mac, I don't know if it would of been worth it personally.
Posted on 10/3/25 at 10:23 am to GeauxTigers123
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It’s amazing to me. How many of these NFL guys get a second chance to just buy a change of scenery.
You have to be on a certain tier to be able to overcome your team/coaching situation. Very few can.
For the vast majority, that's the biggest part of the equation.
Posted on 10/3/25 at 10:30 am to GoldenBoy
Time to find those old Mac Jones rookie cards I threw out lol
Posted on 10/3/25 at 11:37 am to Sunnyvale
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Purdy is good. But he doesnt take over a game.
Jones, looks like he has that ability in him.
Posted on 10/3/25 at 11:49 am to castorinho
Yeah. And it makes me wonder about all the people who burn out of the league because they had to go play for the Jets or Browns or something.
Posted on 10/3/25 at 11:59 am to Sunnyvale
quote:Can you please clarify what Jones brings to the table that the 49ers single season passing record holder inherently lacks?
Purdy is good. But he doesnt take over a game.
Jones, looks like he has that ability in him.
Posted on 10/3/25 at 12:30 pm to RemouladeSawce
Good for Mac. I like seeing guys that paid their dues finding some success
Posted on 10/3/25 at 1:01 pm to Bamafan24
quote:They originally had the 12th pick. Mac went 15th.
I couldn't believe they traded all those picks to move up in the draft. Even if they had drafted Mac, I don't know if it would have been worth it personally.
Good chance they could have comfortably waiting for him at 12 and kept those picks :fartnoise:
Posted on 10/3/25 at 1:04 pm to TTsTowel
Yeah I like the guy a lot, but we haven’t yet gotten to the part where he makes RIDICULOUS decisions with the ball in SF.
I think a lot of it was a product of being in the freakin worst situation imaginable, though. I don’t think he gets that bad on a serious football team.
NE wasn’t even close to serious.
ETA: And he’s WAY better than you ever give him credit for
I think a lot of it was a product of being in the freakin worst situation imaginable, though. I don’t think he gets that bad on a serious football team.
NE wasn’t even close to serious.
ETA: And he’s WAY better than you ever give him credit for
This post was edited on 10/3/25 at 1:06 pm
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