49ers Bobby Turner proud of Jordan Masons growth after shaky NFL start NBC Sports Bay Area & California [Video]

SANTA CLARA — Jordan Mason and 49ers running backs coach Bobby Turner did not start off on the best of terms, but heading into the 2024 NFL season, the ball carrier has earned his coach’s trust and respect.

As a rookie, Mason did not see the importance of diligently studying his playbook and was unable to answer Turner’s questions during meetings and film studies. The undrafted free agent had earned the trust of coach Kyle Shanahan and the remainder of the 49ers’ staff as a special teams ace, but the venerable coach still had his doubts

“They all believed in him and trusted him,” Turner told NBC Sports Bay Area on Monday. “I had my own lens, so he and I did not hit it off at the very beginning. I wanted more out of him than that. I was honest with him and told him the truth. This is what I expect out of you, so …