When news broke that Christian McCaffrey was going to be out of action for the foreseeable future with ACL issues, fans wondered how well the San Francisco 49ers would fare without their best offensive player. Would Brock Purdy be able to shoulder an even bigger role on the offense? And what about his backup, Jordan Mason? After famously missing a handoff back in 2022, would the Georgia Tech product be able to mesh with his QB1?
Well, so far, so good; Mason leads the NFL in rushing attempts and ranks second in rushing yards, and Purdy is right up there with him, ranking second in passing yards through four games. But according to “Mr. Irrelevant,” their connection still has a chance to improve, as he told reporters that Mason still has room to grow as a receiver.
“I think he’s got just good skills with seeing the defense and a good feel. So, when he is running these choice routes and stuff from the backfield, he understands where the quarterback needs to put the ball. And then from there, he’s able to make plays, man,” Purdy told reporters…