How George Kittle helping 49ers with uncertainty about Brock Purdy’s targets

SANTA CLARA — There are a lot of unknowns and uncertainty about quarterback Brock Purdy’s targets.But the team’s main playmaker in the passing game is more obvious than ever.Purdy and tight end George Kittle, a six-time Pro Bowl selection, have been teaming up often during 11-on-11 portions of practice.They teamed up for a handful of receptions, including a touchdown during a red-zone drill and a big gain on a deep corner route.“Purdy is a dang good quarterback,” 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh said Friday. “The young man layers the ball as well as anybody in football. He’s very good at processing. He gets the ball out of his hands.“Kittle makes it easy because he’s got unbelievable route-running ability to create separation. He’s a big body but still has all the speed he had when he was a younger man.”Kittle is coming off a season in which he caught 78 passes for 1,106 yards and eight touchdowns. The 49ers figure to lean on him more than ever, especially with many unknowns at wide receiver.Deebo Samuel was traded to...