Shanahan reveals ‘God-given' Purdy trait that some QBs don't have

Since taking over as San Francisco's starter last season, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has shown many talents.

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Kyle Shanahan, 49ers coach, believes Purdy is born with field vision, which other NFL quarterbacks lack.

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"I think it's a God-given trait that develops," Shanahan told reporters on Monday about Purdy's field vision. "You seem to be on a spectrum.

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Putting yourself in those situations more than once will help you get better at knowing what to do when they happen.

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But I don't think you can just get it if you don't already have it. Certain amounts are required, with some being higher than others.

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Can make it better the more they play football and are in tough situations. You do need a certain amount, though, to be able to see the field that way.

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Many analysts thought Purdy's field wasn't big enough, but he sees it very well and has only gotten better at that over time.

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