To think the 49ers ‘ future at quarterback points anywhere other than Brock Purdy doesn’t quite add up. Still, that hasn’t stopped the speculations. Mac Jones ‘ gritty Thursday Night Football performance (threw 342 yards and 2 touchdowns) and his steady plan while Purdy’s been sidelined are making things interesting for the San Francisco. The buzz is definitely growing, but now let’s be real, Jones is holding the injury-depleted 49ers until Purdy is fully recovered from his turf toe injury. Still, the 49ers should be careful with Jones, who can jeopardize the “QB future” for them.

Jones has been on the injury report with a knee injury that he sustained against the Los Angeles Rams . He took a hard hit from defensive lineman Jared Verse on a ten-yard pass to Kendrick Bou

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