A year ago it was either Brandon Allen or Joshua Dobbs behind Purdy, and it didn’t turn out well for the 49ers.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones began his new chapter in red and gold by leading a touchdown drive to open the game ...

Mac Jones is excited for the challenge to grow with San Francisco's offense after making his debut with the team Saturday.

San Francisco 49ers backup QB Mac Jones speaks to reporters after his team's 30-9 preseason loss to the Denver Broncos on ...

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan speaks to reporters after his team's preseason loss to the Denver Broncos on Saturday ...

Jones completed four of seven pass attempts for 74 yards and an interception while rushing once for two yards in Saturday's 30-9 preseason loss the Broncos. Jones got the nod under center with starter ...

Here are the highs, lows and good deeds from the 49ers’ preseason-opening 30-9 loss to the Denver Broncos on Saturday night ...

Quarterback Mac Jones made his San Francisco 49ers debut on Saturday night, playing three drives to open the preseason ...

The San Francisco 49ers opened the preseason with the newly acquired Mac Jones under center. Jones made a good first ...

Kalia Davis appeared to take a big step toward a Week 1 starting spot, while Chase Lucas thrust himself into the cornerback ...

Instead, the 49ers signed Mac Jones and Carter Bradley, and the Browns drafted Sanders early in Round 5 -- a few picks after the 49ers took wide receiver Jordan Watkins. And on Friday, Sanders threw ...

The 49ers just lost their preseason opener to the Denver Broncos by a score of 30-9. Here are the 49ers' grades for this performance.