SANTA CLARA — The 49ers' receivers room looks a bit different than it did in 2024, which is why quarterback Brock Purdy is relying on veteran leadership in the group. At San Francisco's organized team activities (OTAs), veteran free-agent receiver Demarcus Robinson quickly has stepped in as a player to watch while Jauan Jennings has not skipped a beat since his near-1,000 yard performance last season."Yeah, it's huge," Purdy said Wednesday of the receiving pair's leadership. "We got some young guys that are definitely going to need to step up and make plays for us winning man-to-man matchups, play 17 games of good football, and getting in and out of cuts and taking care of your body."Without Deebo Samuel, who was traded to the Washington Commanders, and Brandon Aiyuk, whose timeline to return from ACL surgery is uncertain, Jennings and Robinson will need to help the younger members of the team's receiving group get up to speed."There's this whole thing that goes with playing in the NFL, and it's not easy," Purdy said. "To have some vets like J.J., Demarcus obviously, even [George] Kittle and Christian [McCaffrey], we can all help these young guys, especially in that receiving...
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