Kyle Shanahan had a tough choice to make when the 49ers ruled out Brock Purdy for this Sunday against the Packers. Shanahan could start quarterback Joshua Dobbs, who has a career record of 3-11. Or Shanahan could start quarterback Brandon Allen.
SANTA CLARA -- Kyle Shanahan had a tough choice to make when the 49ers ruled out Brock Purdy for this Sunday against the Packers.
Shanahan went with Allen. Then he explained his decision on Friday. Here's what he said courtesy of the 49ers' p.r. department.SHANAHAN: “I think Brandon's a really good thrower, runs our offense well. He's done a really good job since he's been here, been here two years now. Guys believe in him and believe he'll give us a good chance to win.”
SHANAHAN: “Yeah, there's not a big game-plan adjustment, this is something that we didn't think would happen early in the week. We were fully preparing for Brock to go and getting a little surprised about this yesterday. Nothing has to change, so that's a good deal for us.” SHANAHAN: “I don't think they look at it that way. It's good to have that story and stuff, but I think why they have hope is because they're with Brandon every single day. I know outside of here people haven't seen a lot of Brandon because he hasn't had to go in yet. But this is Brandon's second year. They see him on scout team all the time. Obviously guys want Brock up, but guys are excited to see Brandon play.
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