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49ers’ Mullens has been better than expected

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens warms up before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens warms up before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Photo: Elaine Thompson / Associated Press

Nick Mullens is the 49ers’ starter, but he’s yet to prove he’s a starting-caliber NFL quarterback.

At least that was head coach Kyle Shanahan’s assessment when asked if Mullens has shown No. 1-QB qualities.

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“I don’t know,” Shanahan said.