The 49ers travel to Pittsburgh this week to take on one of the greatest coaches of my lifetime. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is a straight shooter. He’s never been one for fluff. So it’s noteworthy to get an idea of how he views his opponent this week, specifically, the quarterback.
Tomlin gave a detailed scouting report Tuesday morning about the Niners. During his opening statement, Tomlin applauded the 49ers for their recent success, and added that the team “found their quarterback, in Purdy, who, I thought, was really impressive.”
But Tomlin knows which player is responsible for making the offense go:
“Starting on the offensive side of the ball, it starts with Christian McCaffrey.