How 49ers QB Purdy lifted Bell’s spirits after costly dropped pass

SANTA CLARA — Wide receiver Ronnie Bell stood at his locker Wednesday just before the start of practice. He said his focus is on moving forward and putting his crucial dropped pass in the rear-view mirror. Bell credited 49ers quarterback and team captain Brock Purdy for helping him get through the disappointment of his role in Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Rams. "I'm going to be honest, that was probably the best thing for me in the last couple days was Purdy coming and talking to me, and really helping me lift my spirits, man," Bell said. "It helps a lot to have guys having your back like that. And he helped me a ton to get back up, so I can move on, move past it and be ready to continue to help the team win." With the score tied at 24-24 with 1:08 remaining in regulation, Bell was in position to catch a deep pass from Purdy near the Rams' 25-yard line. Bell left his feet, but the on-target pass slipped through his hands. After a failed third-down attempt, the 49ers punted the ball back to the Rams. After a long return, the Rams moved into position for the winning field goal when 49ers linebacker De'Vondre Campbell was called for a 25-yard penalty for pass interference. Now,...