It appeared that the San Francisco 49ers would be set for a competition at starting quarterback this offseason, but that reportedly is not the case.
According to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports, Brock Purdy is viewed as "the clear favorite to open the season as the 49ers' starting quarterback" over Trey Lance and Sam Darnold.
Maiocco noted that Purdy has completed his first week of throwing a regulation-sized football, which is a progression in his recovery from surgery in March to repair the UCL in his right elbow. There is optimism within the 49ers organization that he'll be ready to take the field in Week 1 against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept.