Mac Jones is hoping the 49ers coach can do the same for him. Jones, who has started 49 games in his career, signed a two-year deal with the 49ers this offseason and will back up Brock Purdy.

Mac Jones will back up Brock Purdy after signing a two-year, $8.4 million contract in San Francisco this offseason, and he said he’s “working hard” to be “ready to play” when needed.

Former first-round pick Mac Jones is on to his third team in three years, and he enters his debut season with the San Francisco 49ers as a backup to the now-highly paid Brock Purdy.

Kyle Shanahan helped Sam Darnold rejuvenate his career. Mac Jones is hoping the 49ers coach can do the same for him. Jones, who has started 49 games in his career, signed a two-year deal with the ...