SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Mac Jones finally gets the chance to start for San Francisco, four years after the 49ers considered drafting him to be their franchise quarterback.

Jones will step in for the injured Brock Purdy on Sunday when the 49ers visit the New Orleans Saints as he looks to spark a career that got off to a promising start with New England before he regressed the past few seasons.

“I’m just blessed to be here and really thankful for the people here who’ve allowed me to get back on track,” Jones said Friday. “Obviously, there’s a lot more to do and got to be ready for this Sunday and go out there and have fun and let it fly. I put in the work, so that’s all you can ask, at least give yourself a chance.”

Jones will have a chance at least for one week and possibly a few

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