For many athletes, being benched is a bitter pill to swallow. But it also comes with a certain freedom in relief, a kind that only a benched player can understand. However, with headlines swirling around the San Francisco 49ers ‘ quarterback Brock Purdy’s skimpy form and head coach Kyle Shanahan’s bold decision, one wide receiver seems to have found that relief.

After weeks of speculation, Kendrick Bourne was handed an unfamiliar role: “the bench.” Now, the fans and people following the saga would have expected Bourne to be frustrated or share cryptic posts. Instead, the 30-year-old accepted his new role with ease and embraced it to learn and savor the journey. The same feelings were echoed in his Instagram post and its accompanying caption.

“RIDING ON THE BENCH RN BUT LIFE STILL LIT �

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