George Kittle's Return and Offense Upside

San Francisco 49ers navigate trade deadline inactivity while young defensive stars emerge under Robert Saleh's guidance. Can Mac Jones sustain his resurgence as the team awaits Brock Purdy's return?

Brian Peacock and Eric Crocker break down why the 49ers avoided overpaying at the deadline, banking instead on returning players like Brandon Aiyuk, Christian McCaffrey, and Ricky Pearsall to bolster their playoff push. Nick Winkler joins for "Winky Wednesday" to analyze the dominant victory over the New York Giants and preview the crucial NFC West showdown against the 6-2 Los Angeles Rams.

Key discussions include the development of young defensive backs Deommodore Lenoir, Renardo Green, and Malik Mustafa, Eddie Pinero's perfect kicking streak, and Mac Jones proving himself as a legitimate backup quarterback. The crew examines Kyle Shanahan's offensive adjustments, special teams transformation under Brant Boyer, and whether George Kittle's praise of Purdy as "the best operator of offense" signals Jones' ceiling with the team.

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