The San Francisco 49ers have deployed "Mr. Irrelevant" Brock Purdy as their starter for the last two seasons, but the addition of Jones, to the surprise of many, could be good news for Purdy.

Purdy showed Darnold that playing quarterback was like being a point guard, getting the ball to the team's playmakers.

He carried the unwanted tag of "first-round bust." Darnold's job in '23 was to back up Brock Purdy, a then-24-year-old quarterback just over one year removed from being the last player selected in ...