
While many so-called experts continue to try to convince everyone that San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy isn’t very good, that he’s a system quarterback on a star-studded team, or that all he does is check the ball down to those weapons, an increasing number of NFL players (and former players) are speaking out in support of the second-year signal caller.
Kurt Warner, a Hall of Famer, has spent several months defending Purdy. Warner has remained perplexed by the actions of those who continue to sour Purdy’s mood. Warner, who was the ultimate underdog story, recognizes a lot of himself and his story in Purdy. So it’s understandable that Warner would disagree with some of the sleights thrown Purdy’s way. However, Warner is not the only recent Purdy defender.
On the Dan Patrick Show, ESPN’s Louis Riddick admitted, “I kinda want Brock Purdy and San Francisco to win this game.” Do you know why? I’d like to see people twist themselves into pretzels trying to explain why he won the game.
Former NFL quarterback Drew Brees, whom Purdy is frequently compared to, appeared on The Jim Rome Show this week and stated that what Purdy did in the NFC Championship Game, particularly with his legs, contradicts the game-manager title. According to Brees, Brock Purdy’s legs were the key to their victory. Many people wonder, ‘Is Purdy a system quarterback?’ Guess what? He went outside of the system, did what no one expected him to do in those moments, and used his legs to effectively win the game for them. I believe he plays with poise, maturity, and knowledge beyond his years.
While Purdy lacks the physical size and tools of some of the league’s top quarterbacks, his performance is undeniable. He was selected to the Pro Bowl, named FedEx Air Player of the Year, and broke the 49ers’ single-season passing yardage record with 4,280 yards. And he broke the record in just 16 games.
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