The San Francisco 49ers are rolling into Week 2 with a different quarterback leading the way. With Brock Purdy dealing with turf toe, San Francisco is turning to former 2021 first-round pick Mac Jones as their quarterback against the New Orleans Saints . Once rumored to be Kyle Shanahan's favorite quarterback of the class, Jones will get another chance to start after filling in for Trevor Lawrence in Jacksonville last season.

Jones' last few years in the NFL have not inspired confidence in the quarterback's ability to pilot a competent offense. However, Shanahan believes that Jones could turn it around in Week 2? Why? Because his “swag” and general confidence makes him likable to his teammates , and players love a guy who's just unabashedly himself.

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