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49ers's Kyle Shanahan Shocked by Brock Purdy-Mike Evans Dynamic

The chemistry between San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and wide receiver Mike Evans has caught the attention of the NFL. Though they have only played together for five weeks, it appears they have been a dynamic duo since childhood. This chemistry has even surprised their head coach, Kyle Shanahan, who admitted he was "a little bit" surprised by the speed of their rapport before Thursday's practice.

Shanahan explained to reporters that while Mike Evans is undoubtedly talented, their easy chemistry comes as no surprise considering how long they have been together. He described how Mike has been a first-ballot Hall of Famer and shared how he had to explain to Brock that there would be times when Mike would just know what to do without the coach's input.

According to reports, Mike Evans missed the day's practice due to Achilles soreness and suffering from two broken ribs. The 49ers are set to take on the Washington Commanders in a Monday Night Football game.

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