San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy Is Not Worried About Mac Jones Taking His Job
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones had had a hot start to the 2025 season filling in for injured starter Brock Purdy which has led to a lot of chatter around the football world about if there is a quarterback controversy in San Francisco.
But according to 49ers general manager John Lynch, that chatter is not bothering Purdy one bit.
“A cool quality about Brock Purdy is he is one of the most self assured, humble people,” Lynch said on KNBR’s Murph and Markus show on Thursday October 9. “It’s one of the things that appealed to us…I think we all feel fortunate that we found a backup who can go in and play like a starter and earn us tough hard fought wins.”
In that one quote, Lynch simultaneously reassured 49ers fans that the organization still clearly views Purdy as the starter and Jones as the backup, and said that even if there turns out to be a QB controversy in SF, he expects Purdy to be nothing but the most supportive and professional guy in the locker room.
Regardless of how you feel about the 49ers quarterback situation and how it plays out from here on out, Purdy’s humility is great for team culture.
Purdy’s Humility Has To Do With His Christian Faith
Being self confident and team first is hard to do when it feels like the whole world believes you should lose your job.
And yet, Lynch said that Purdy has remained that way. How is that possible?
If the past is any indication, Purdy’s Christian Faith is likely what is behind his ability to have a good mindset amidst this situation.
Purdy leaned on his faith when the 49ers drafted him last in the 2022 NFL draft, giving him the title of Mr. Irrelevant, which is something that he talked about with legendary college football quarterback Tim Tebow on a podcast back in 2024.
“So grateful for that, being drafted last, and for [God] to be able to choose me to have this kind of story,” Purdy said. “For my glory? No, for His glory. So that’s what brings me joy.”
It seems like no matter what happens to Purdy, he is going to approach his new situation with humility and gratitude.
Mac Jones Has Also Been Humble, Supportive Of Purdy
The humility of the San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback room is a culture that goes beyond just Purdy.
Mac Jones has downplayed the idea of a QB controversy several times in his public comments.
Even after Jones and the 49ers’ most recent win against the Los Angeles Rams, a game in which Jones played the best football in his career and had every reason to feel full of himself, Jones strongly reiterated that he sees himself as the backup QB.
“They brought me here to be a backup,” Jones said. “That’s my job. Brock is the starter of this team. Right now he’s dealing with something, and for him to go out there last week and play, when you know he probably wasn’t at full health, he cares about this team.”
He has also said in recent weeks that he and Brock are good friends, a relationship that started before the two even played together on the 49ers.
“Brock’s one of my best friends and I want him back out there,” Jones said.
49ers fans could learn a great deal from the public comments of Mac Jones and Brock Purdy, and just support both guys and root for them both to have success and the highest possible level.
Because they’ll certainly cheer one another on.
Kevin Durant Shocks Fans with Praise for Dallas Cowboys: "They're Making Me Rethink My Entire View on Them"
In a surprising twist that left sports fans buzzing, NBA superstar Kevin Durant recently admitted that he's starting to respect the Dallas Cowboys, a team he's long considered a rival. Durant, who has been a vocal supporter of Washington Commanders, surprised many by acknowledging the Cowboys' impressive performance this season.
In a recent interview, Durant shared his thoughts, revealing that despite his deep-rooted disdain for the Cowboys, he couldn't ignore the way Dak Prescott and his teammates have been performing. "It sounds crazy, but I can't ignore the progress the Dallas Cowboys have made. I’ve always thought of them as a team I’d never like, but I have to admit: Dak Prescott and those guys are making the entire league take notice," Durant said.
Durant’s comments were particularly striking given his position as a long-time Washington fan, a team that shares a fierce rivalry with the Cowboys in the NFC East. However, Durant went on to explain that if the Cowboys keep playing this well, he may need to reassess his stance on the team. "If they keep going like this, I might have to change how I view them. Sometimes, you have to stand by the truth, even when it's a painful truth," Durant continued.
What’s even more intriguing is Durant’s acknowledgment of the Cowboys’ key players, particularly Dak Prescott, who has shown significant leadership on the field. Prescott's ability to rally his team and lead them through tough situations has earned him respect, even from those who typically see him as an adversary. Additionally, the emergence of young stars like CeeDee Lamb and Trevon Diggs has only strengthened the Cowboys' position as serious contenders in the NFL this season.
Durant’s words highlight a shift in the narrative surrounding the Cowboys. For years, they’ve been seen as underachievers, despite having a roster full of talent. But with strong performances this season, it seems the Cowboys may finally be living up to the hype. Durant’s admission is a testament to their growth and the undeniable talent they now possess.
The question now is whether this newfound respect from Durant will open the door for other critics to acknowledge the Cowboys as a legitimate threat in the NFC. If Prescott and the Cowboys continue on their current trajectory, there’s no telling how far they could go in the postseason—and how much further they’ll shift opinions across the league.
