Brock Purdy and new target Mike Evans are already clicking for the 49ers. After just one day of training camp, the hype for their 2026 offense is already going into overdrive, with teammates calling Evans “unguardable.” That’s a scary thought for the rest of the league, and it’s clear why Evans took less money to get into Kyle Shanahan’s system with Purdy at the helm.
Purdy-Evans Chemistry Is Built Different
We’re talking Day One of training camp, and these guys are already looking like they’ve been together for years. One of the absolute highlights of Sunday’s session was Purdy finding Evans on a long gain, even with Deommodore Lenoir in coverage. Seriously? The skill sets between Purdy and Evans blend so well, it’s not even fair. If this is just a taste, we can absolutely expect more of these huge plays all season long. With Evans being positioned as the anchor of that receiving group, he needs to hit the ground running in Week 1, which, remember, is all the way out in Australia. That first-day performance, coupled with the praise from his teammates, it all just pushes the hype for the 49ers’ 2026 offense straight into overdrive. You can practically hear the rest of the NFC groaning already.
Battles Brewing in the Trenches and Secondary
While the offense is already looking scary good, there are some serious battles brewing for key spots. Over on the offensive line, the left guard spot is wide open, and it looks like Connor Colby is getting the first shot. This isn’t a huge surprise, considering the 49ers brought him in last season and he got pushed into duty in 2025. OL coach and acting head coach Chris Foerster confirmed that Colby is indeed getting the first crack during the install period. Veteran Robert Jones will absolutely get his reps, but Sunday was all Colby. Look, you can’t really evaluate the trenches until those pads come on, but Colby’s placement is definitely something to monitor.
Then there’s the safety position, where three guys are fighting for two spots. Ji’Ayir Brown, Marques Sigle, and Malik Mustapha were all over the field during team periods. Brown held his spot, while Sigle and Mustapha rotated like crazy. The staff clearly prefers two of their draft picks as permanent starters, and these guys are making plays already. Sigle snagged an interception from Mac Jones, and Mustapha got a PBU on a pass intended for Ricky Pearsall. It makes you wonder if Raheem Morris is thinking two free safety types instead of the usual free and strong safety combo. That’s a dynamic change if it happens.
Day one is done, but these battles are just heating up for the 49ers. Keep a close eye on that left guard spot and who solidifies their role in the safety room once those pads really start popping. It’s going to be a fascinating camp to watch as they build towards Week 1.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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