It shouldn't take long for the San Francisco 49ers to get newly-acquired wide receiver Keenan Allen involved against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
Allen got a crash course in the 49ers' offense during the week of practice he spent with the team after San Francisco landed him in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts.
Despite a short period of time with the club, head coach Kyle Shanahan said Allen caught on quickly while trying to cram a new offense.
“He had a good week," Shanahan told reporters after Friday's practice. "Got three good practices in. I know he’s catching up, putting a lot on his plate, working hard to get it and expect him to get more and more each week, but it was a good first start this week.”
When asked if Allen was ready to get
snaps in the 49ers' offense when they face the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, Shanahan didn't mince words.
"Yeah, he’ll have a role."
It's not a surprise Allen would have some kind of role out of the gate. The 34-year-old has been in the NFL for 14 seasons and should be a quick study in a new offense. The 49ers may even have a handful of plays in the opening script that Allen is fully up to speed on.
For now it's probably too much to expect a big game from Allen, but Brock Purdy could certainly use him as a go-to target on third downs and potentially in the red zone. If Allen can be productive in those areas it'll be a good first game for the newest 49er.
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