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Sam Darnold named 49ers’ No. 2 QB; Trey Lance given ‘a big chance to win’ backup spot, Kyle Shanahan says

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Kyle Shanahan says Trey Lance given a major opportunity to secure backup spot as Sam Darnold named 49ers’ No. 2 QB San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance’s future with the team is uncertain after being named the No. 2 quarterback behind Brock Purdy. Lance was given the day off from practice after being informed of … Read more

Kyle Shanahan unconcerned with Brock Purdy’s training camp interceptions

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Brock Purdy has thrown 10 interceptions in 197 training camp throws, David Lombardi of TheAthletic.com reports. That includes two picks the 49ers quarterback threw Wednesday, with another couple of near-picks. 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan is unconcerned. “You never want interceptions in any situation,” Shanahan said. “There’s never one answer. Each one’s different. But I definitely … Read more

Kyle Shanahan plans QB rotation switch in 49ers’ second exhibition game

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Kyle Shanahan plans to shake up his quarterback rotation in the second exhibition game for the San Francisco 49ers. Shanahan said Wednesday that the Niners are planning to give Sam Darnold most of the first half snaps on Saturday night at home against Denver and let Trey Lance come in after that in a reversal … Read more