Key dates for 49ers and Brock Purdy; Offseason schedule announced

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1. Seems to me the team looks a little thin at OT, OLB, and CB. If the could add some kind of play-making TE to compliment Kittle, that would be great. I wouldn’t be surprised to see the 49ers draft a kicker as well.

   1. agree with Jeff. Also, look for Darold to open the system if trey does not show major improvement in camp. I would not be surprised if Darold plays the first 4-6 weeks of the season or more.

   2. Jeff
      I would add a Safety, a QB, a K and a 2nd OT to your list of OT, OLB, CB and TE.
      Then the only question left is, do the 9ers trade up for a OT? IMO. yes! I’d try to trade up for Blake Freeland, BYU or for Jaelyn Duncan, Maryland.

2. Very interesting. I know many fans are taking a negative attitude towards Purdy’s availability. However, the medical community says that the healing process should be complete at 3 months just prior to OTAs and then the arm strengthening part begins. Purdy will be there during this period and getting at least mental reps. When training camp starts, Purdy will be 2 months into his arm strengthening program and will be at the same stage as Mullen was when he had completed his rehab.

   This is all to say that Purdy is likely ready to be a full participant at the beginning of training camp or at least the start of preseason games. Lance will likely get the majority of reps during training camp. Based on how well he plays in training camp will likely determine the order of playing time between Lance and Purdy in preseason games. Unless Lance clearly shows dramatic improvement in both training camp and the preseason, Purdy will start the season.

   1. By my calculation Purdy will return to full activity (practice) on or around Sept 10. That puts his return 1 day after the first game. Meaning he will miss all OTAs, mini camp, camp and preseason games. Every Doctor I have heard says he will be ready for full practice in Approx. 6 months. If that time table holds he should be fully ready by the 4th or 5th week. If his rehab is quicker than most Dr.s predict he could possibly be ready by the 1st or second week. I see Lance starting at least the first two games unless he looks terrible and then we might see Darnold for a couple of weeks. The 49ers early season success lies with Steve Wilks and his D. imho

      1. Yeah, I think they should play Lance at the beginning of the season until Purdy is comfortable to play. No sense of rushing Purdy back with Lance waiting in the wings.

      2. Lamar will not be our next QB.. He is not a great passer and is an oft-injured running QB. Time is catching up with him and fast. Cousins is far more Kyle’s type of QB if we were in the trade market.

         1. You’re joking, right?Are you going to pay Lamar’s salary? Or are you one of those that thinks trading Nick Bosa and another player to Baltimore is a good call, and we worry about the money later on, by restructuring contracts, and paying guys for 5 years after they retire?

      3. You could be right, however, I think you are missing the point that he will be fully healed after 3 months. The next 3 months are just strengthening the arm. Mullens did it in 2 month so why cant Purdy do it? He absolutely has the possibility of being ready to play before the first game. Time will tell though as nobody knows for sure, but unless Lance looks great going through training camp, I believe Purdy will start.

      4. OldCoach
         Would you draft a QB? If yes, who and in what Rd?
         IMO, the 9ers should draft Clayton Tune, Houston in the 7th Rd. (If he’s still available)

         1. GEEP,
            Yes and yes. They should draft a QB and Tune is my #1 QB. I would go as high as the 6th round.

3. Jack
   Do you know if the public be allowed to watch the 9er OTA’s and mini camp?

   1. They are closed to the public.

      1. Thanks Jack

4. LARRY KRUEGER is spot on … the 49ers are on the doorstep, and walking through the door of another dominant, multiple championship run, and that’s on top of 3 NFC Championship games and a Super Bowl appearance over the last 4 seasons! If they pull this off, they become the first NFL team to have 2 separate, dynastic, decades-long run of domination! I absolutely love the way JL and the FO have honed and perfected their team, roster-building formula, and have really separated themselves from the pack, IM. they’ve got a talented group of QB’s at the basement pay scale, and they have added a priority, ELITE blue-chip talent at a position of need (C. Ward 2022, Hargraves 2023), all while MONOPOLIZING the NFL’s draft compensation formula ( a record 7 comp picks in 2023[league MAX]). This sure feels like a surefire team-building recipe for sustained success! Kyle just needs to figure out a way to keep his QB’s relatively healthy and it’s GAME ON!!

   1. Taken aback at how positive you’ve become about the Niners organizations and prospects. If a one-time skeptic such as yourself has been won over, this does bode well for the team and the year(s) ahead.

5. T

6. Even if Purdy is healthy he will not see the field until Lance gets hurt again.

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