# Steve Young believes 49ers' season hinges on health amidst NFC West arms race

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Podcast: [49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/49ers-talk-a-san-francisco-49ers-podcast-437842)
Published: 2026-07-21T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

49ers Hall of Famer Steve Young knows a thing or two about playing the quarterback position on a winning team. Young joins "49ers Talk" host Matt Maiocco at the American Century Championship golf tournament in South Lake Tahoe to break down how Brock Purdy can take another step as the franchise QB1. He also analyzes how San Francisco can compete in what has become a divisional arms race in the loaded NFC West. In addition, Matt and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss an under-the-radar training camp competition with an international flair and which 49ers executive stayed put with the organization despite opportunities in world soccer following the FIFA World Cup.

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