Shanahan Says Purdy's Viral Sideline Shout Stemmed From 15-Second Headset Cutoff as 49ers Reach 6-0
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 21
Shanahan Says Purdy's Viral Sideline Shout Stemmed From 15-Second Headset Cutoff as 49ers Reach 6-0
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 21
Summary
Kyle Shanahan said Brock Purdy’s viral sideline outburst was not about a late play call but a request to repeat it after helmet communication cut off at the 15-second mark.
The 49ers coach said quarterbacks sometimes cannot hear the call clearly, and assistants or backups such as Mac Jones may have to alert him before he can resend it.
The exchange surfaced after San Francisco improved to 6-0 with a Monday night win over Washington, putting fresh attention on any visible tension despite the unbeaten start.
Purdy’s play has undercut any notion of a rift: through six weeks he leads the NFL in passer rating at 118.1 with 1,460 yards, 14 touchdowns and two interceptions.
San Francisco heads to Atlanta in Week 7, with Purdy also sitting five pass attempts from qualifying as the NFL’s all-time passer rating leader.