Mac Jones inspiring confidence among 49ers teammates ahead of Saints matchup

SANTA CLARA — There might be some uncertainty as to who will be able to suit up for the 49ers’ Week 2 matchup against the New Orleans Saints, but there is overwhelming consensus in the locker room of Mac Jones’ popularity.Brock Purdy sat out of a second straight practice on Thursday with a left shoulder and toe injury, further indicating that Jones will be the starter facing the Saints on Sunday. With Jones taking all of the reps with the first team offense, there has been much discussion about the signal-caller’s command of the huddle and personality in the locker room. It’s incredibly clear that there’s no lack of confidence with the change under center, with the comments about the Alabama product being overwhelmingly positive. When right guard Dominick Puni was asked about Jones’ temperament, a huge smile immediately washed over his face as he discussed the quarterback.“Mac Jones has been great,” Puni said. “We love Mac Jones as an offense, and as a team. He’s just a dude. He comes into the training room, the locker room and chats with all of us. He loves hanging out with the O-line and I think...