Purdy's Rise and Shanahan's Fall | San Francisco News

Brock Purdy’s meteoric rise with the 49ers has sparked debate: is he a true superstar or just a product of Kyle Shanahan’s genius system? While Purdy thrived under Shanahan’s playbook—thanks to elite running backs and top receivers—the 49ers’ current struggles expose a deeper problem. With a crumbling run game, aging stars, and strained relationships, Shanahan’s system is now forcing Purdy to carry the offense alone, leading to more turnovers and injuries. The question isn’t whether Purdy deserves credit—it’s whether Shanahan’s blueprint is still working—or if it’s finally backfiring. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/880dce621b24bd85