“Aside from being a tacit sign that his rehab is proceeding on schedule (Purdy would likely remain in Arizona working exclusively with Kocher if there were any hiccups), this is significant news from a developmental perspective. Purdy will be able to maximize time with Kyle Shanahan and the rest of the 49ers’ coaching staff, which can only help in the quarterback’s quest to master the team’s offense.
Toward the end of his run last season, Purdy did miss some of Shanahan’s early reads, opting instead for more difficult throws later in the progression. A popular example came against the Raiders, when Purdy bypassed receiver Jauan Jennings on a simple out route and instead hit tight end George Kittle for an off-schedule touchdown.