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No Huddle Podcast: 49ers Off-Season Musings And The Brock Purdy Rule
May 24, 2023 at 5:53 AM
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(Episode 238) - Brian Renick and Al Sacco give their first impression of
Trey Lance's new throwing mechanics in OTA's, the QB2 battle is wide open, how much 49ers fans need to appreciate
Brock Purdy, reaction to the newly introduced "Brock Purdy" rule, and more!
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Head Coach Kyle Shanahan
WR Jauan Jennings was working on the side field, did he have any issues?
"He just had a little tightness. We're being safe with him. Same with [WR Brandon Aiyuk] B. A., both of them, same boat."
What's the thought process behind that last drill that you guys do? 11-on-11, no helmets.
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