A training-camp drill highlighted the offense's reliance on versatile backfield play, with Christian McCaffrey on 8 of 10 plays and a one-handed touchdown catch from Brock Purdy against tight goal-line coverage by Fred Warner. McCaffrey's heavy use in 2022-23 gave way to injuries that limited him to 3.5 games last season. Isaac Guerendo figures as the contingency after Jordan Mason was traded, and Guerendo reports improved grasp of the complex offense after returning from an Aug. 2 shoulder injury. Depth remains thin with only Jeff Wilson Jr. and Ke'Shawn Vaughn healthy, Jordan James sidelined, and rookie Corey Kiner waived with a high-ankle sprain.
"Going into Year 1, it's a complex offense, so picking it up can be difficult. Your mind is racing 100 mph,"
"Timing-wise, it's nice, but as you know in this game, stuff changes quick," Guerendo said. "You always have to be ready for that."
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