SANTA CLARA -- It had been more than a year since the 49ers saw Jalen Hurd on the practice field, but coach Kyle Shanahan had a plan for the 6-foot-5 wide receiver.
Once the regular season started, there might be some games in which Hurd would not be much of a factor. But if the circumstances – and opposing defensive personnel – called for it, Hurd would provide Shanahan with a variety of options.
One area where Shanahan relished the thought of unleashing Hurd was in no-huddle or two-minute situations.
With a premium on getting to the line of scrimmage quickly, there are no substitutions on either side of the ball.