Kyle Shanahan reveals funny story of why Brock Purdy made him proud vs. Titans

SANTA CLARA — Coach Kyle Shanahan is known for being a tough critic. He is not exactly quick to give out praise.Shanahan said earlier this season, his wife Mandy gave him some unsolicited advice.“My wife tells me that sometimes I got to give people compliments more,” Shanahan said last month. “They got to hear them. So I’m trying to do that better.”NFL Films captured a moment when Shanahan appeared to give 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy some positive affirmation in the 49ers’ 37-24 win over the Tennessee Titans last week.“So proud of you right there, Brock,” Shanahan was shown telling Purdy through their sideline-to-helmet radio communication.It appeared to be a nice moment between coach and player, but . . . “That was sarcasm,” Shanahan said on NBC Sports Bay Area’s “49ers Game Plan.” “I was trying to piss him off.”Purdy told NBC Sports Bay Area he did not properly execute a simple play against the Cleveland Browns in Week 13. So when the same play was called against the Titans in Week 15, Purdy got derisive praise from his coach when the pass went to fullback Kyle...