Why Brock Purdy vs. Mac Jones quarterback controversy is good thing for 49ers

No team wants anything even approaching a distraction surrounding their quarterback position.Ever.Well, maybe not ever.This is actually a good problem to have for the 49ers.It reflects well on coach Kyle Shanahan, general manager John Lynch and, especially, quarterback Mac Jones.There is no real controversy. Perhaps, there are those who truly believe Jones should replace Brock Purdy as the 49ers’ starting quarterback. More than likely, it’s just an easy way to get increased clicks or views or, simply, to stir it up.That said, the fact that the subject was even broached on the Prime broadcast Thursday night means one thing: Jones has done his job remarkably well.Jones has rescued the 49ers’ season after Purdy exited the lineup after Week 1 due to a toe injury sustained against the Seattle Seahawks.The goal of any backup quarterback is generally to play .500 football. One win, one loss. That’s it. With Jones at quarterback, the 49ers are 3-0.And their latest victory was about as impressive as it gets. The injury-ravaged 49ers were 8.5-point underdogs against the NFC West-favorite Los Angeles Rams in Week 5. Jones was fantastic while toughing out a...