"Jones is finding a groove with Shanahan's play calls that buzz into the quarterback's helmet. That communication line stays open until 15 seconds remain on the play clock, leaving scant time to review the previous play. It's very like business casual, Jones said of their in-game communication, but it's very like, Alright, that was good. Next play.' Or That was really bad. Next play.'"
"Unless it's a play like Jones slamming into Christian McCaffrey to push him forward for extra yards, which typically results in Shanahan yelling over the headsets, Jones said with a cackle. Kyle does a great job just keeping me on track, and really as a quarterback, you just have to play each play as a life of its own and go at one play at a time, Jones added."
Brock Purdy is not reclaimed as starter and remains questionable with a toe injury, so Mac Jones will start Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. The 49ers are 6-3 and face a Rams defense allowing 15.9 points per game. Several 49ers are listed questionable, including defensive linemen Alfred Collins (hip), Kalia Davis (ankle) and Keion White (groin), linebackers Dee Winters and Tatum Bethune, and left guard Ben Bartch, who will be activated from injured reserve. Ricky Pearsall will miss a sixth straight game with a knee injury. Jake Brendel and Bryce Huff are expected to return to starting roles after hamstring injuries. Kyle Shanahan maintains direct in-game communication with Mac Jones, who emphasizes playing one play at a time.
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