A year ago it was either Brandon Allen or Joshua Dobbs behind Purdy, and it didn’t turn out well for the 49ers.

San Francisco 49ers backup QB Mac Jones speaks to reporters after his team's 30-9 preseason loss to the Denver Broncos on ...

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan speaks to reporters after his team's preseason loss to the Denver Broncos on Saturday ...

Jones completed four of seven pass attempts for 74 yards and an interception while rushing once for two yards in Saturday's 30-9 preseason loss the Broncos. Jones got the nod under center with starter ...

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones began his new chapter in red and gold by leading a touchdown drive to open the game. The 49ers opened their preseason with a 30-9 defeat to the Denver Broncos ...

The San Francisco 49ers opened the preseason with the newly acquired Mac Jones under center. Jones made a good first ...

Now that the San Francisco 49ers' first preseason game is in the books, the roster outlook is starting to get a bit clearer. What would a potential 53-man roste ...

The 49ers likely have no intention of playing starter Christian McCaffrey in the preseason, backup Isaac Guerendo is out for ...

Sitting at his locker Saturday night, 49ers rookie linebacker Nick Martin already was watching video of his first NFL ...

The San Francisco 49ers preseason slate opens Saturday evening against the Denver Broncos at Levi's Stadium.

The San Francisco 49ers rookies had up-and-down performances against the Denver Broncos in Week 1 of the NFL preseason.

After a dominant showing vs. 49ers, Broncos Pat Surtain expects Nik Bonitto to 'break the market' with contract extension ...