Football GM: Brock Purdy & the 49ers, Brandon Beane’s comments, Bill O’Brien’s return to Patriots & more

Can Brock Purdy lead the 49ers to the Super Bowl? Mike Sando and former GM Randy Mueller discuss what they’ve seen from the rookie QB ahead of conference championship weekend. Then, they talk about Brandon Beane’s comments towards the Bengals, the likelihood of an Aaron Rodgers trade this offseason and Bill O’Brien’s return to the Patriots. Plus, they rate the head coach vacancies and share their AFC and NFC picks.

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1:11 Brock Purdy & the 49ers

17:07 Brandon Beane’s comments towards Bengals

26:13 Likelihood of an Aaron Rodgers trade

34:34 Would a contender rather add Rodgers or Brady this offseason?

41:14 Rating head coach vacancies

53:47 Bill O’Brien returns to Patriots as OC

58:05 GM Notebook

1:01:29 Championship weekend picks

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