Kyle Shanahan Reveals What Makes Brock Purdy So Easy to Coach

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan appreciates that quarterback Brock Purdy remains receptive to coaching, even after making a big play. That willingness to accept criticism helps Shanahan keep pushing his quarterback to improve.

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“Brock’s awesome. He doesn’t get offended… You can keep coaching him no matter what the game is like,” Shanahan said, per NFL analyst Josh Chambers.

Shanahan illustrated his point with a touchdown drive against Denver. Purdy made an off-schedule play to Deebo Samuel, helping the offense reach the end zone.

Kyle Shanahan says Brock Purdy is so easy to coach because even after Purdy creates a touchdown out of nothing Shanahan can still immediately tell him what he did wrong and he will receive it the right way

“On our first touchdown versus Denver, Brock had an awesome drive. He… pic.twitter.com/wwlYpyoboA

— Josh Chambers (@JoshChambers) October 12, 2026

Even after the successful play, Shanahan saw areas to correct. He told Purdy that he had lost patience on a couple of plays and left the pocket too quickly.

Purdy’s response to that feedback is what makes the relationship work. Shanahan can praise the quarterback’s impact while still addressing decisions that could be improved.

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That balance matters for a quarterback leading Shanahan’s offense. A play can produce a touchdown and still offer a lesson, especially when patience and timing are central to executing the system.

Purdy’s ability to take criticism without treating it as a personal attack gives the coaching staff room to be direct. Shanahan does not have to choose between recognizing a good result and explaining how the process could be better.

The 49ers are coming off a 32-29 road win over the Seattle Seahawks, according to the supplied report. Purdy’s performance and his response to coaching remain important parts of San Francisco’s early-season story.

For Shanahan, the key is not simply whether Purdy makes successful plays. It is that the quarterback stays open to learning after them, giving the coach confidence that improvement can continue.

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This story was originally published October 13, 2026 at 10:40 AM.