KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Rookie C.J. Beathard was not a quarterback who gained a lot of exposure before this year’s draft.
But 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan saw something he liked.
Shanahan was impressed with Beathard’s toughness and his willingness to stand in the pocket to deliver passes just a split-second before he knew he would absorb a hit.
That trait was on display in the 49ers’ 27-17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Friday night at Arrowhead Stadium.
Beathard is battling veteran Matt Barkley for the 49ers’ backup job behind starter Brian Hoyer. Both players performed well in the exhibition debut.