It's understandable why quarterback Mac Jones' debut with the San Francisco 49ers would spark some sort of controversy about whom head coach Kyle Shanahan should start under center long term.
Given the opportunity to shine with Brock Purdy sidelined with a turf-toe injury, Jones did just that in Week 3, tossing three touchdowns against zero interceptions and helming the Niners to a 26-21 road victory over the New Orleans Saints. In nearly every facet, San Francisco's offseason free-agent pickup checked off the first box in rewriting the narrative of what's otherwise been a disappointing career since being selected at No.