01-23-2023, 06:26 PM -
Has anyone watched "Mr Irrelevant" (Brock Purdy, QB, 49ers) this season? The absolutely last pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was an afterthought. He was on their practice squad, not even on the active roster. Until...... both starting quarterbacks were injured.
Then he was elevated to the Active Roster. He is undefeated as a starter for the 49ers. He won the last six games of the regular season, then the wild card game against the Seahawks. This week he won against Dallas, and next week he will start, as an almost undrafted rookie, in the NFC Championship Game against the Eagles.
Nobody ever heard of him before week 13. He has thrown 13 Touchdowns to only 4 interceptions, almost 1400 yards passing with a 107.33 passer rating.
Here is Purdy's Draft Analysis, projecting him to be an Undrafted Free Agent. He only got a 5.57 Score lol.
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/brock-purd...ab5e23b748
Overview
Four-year starter who was never able to improve upon a stellar sophomore campaign. Purdy is a burly pocket quarterback who needs a play-action based offense where he can rely on timing over release quickness and arm strength. He can be a confident passer when he finds his rhythm, but throwing is more of a chore than a talent thanks to a labored release. Certain areas of the field will be off limits as he moves up to take on NFL coverage talent. He's a scrappy runner but not dynamic enough to make up for his shortcomings as a passer.
Strengths
Four-year starter and team leader.
Different quarterback when he finds his rhythm.
Makes his way through progressions.
Strong hands allow for easy pump fakes to move defenders.
Generally accurate passer between the numbers.
Confident throwing over linebackers and in front of safeties.
Good toughness and anticipation as a runner.
Willing to dive to move the chains.
Weaknesses
Pocket setup lacks quickness.
Field blinders occasionally rob him of seeing the big play.
Delivery is labored.
Lacks timing to beat NFL corners outside the numbers.
Shies away from tight-window throws.
Ball needs to come out sooner on deep-ball shots.
Confidence and consistency have been issues.
And I'm just saying this to illustrate how often the "Talking Heads" are either way off base or completely wrong.
Then he was elevated to the Active Roster. He is undefeated as a starter for the 49ers. He won the last six games of the regular season, then the wild card game against the Seahawks. This week he won against Dallas, and next week he will start, as an almost undrafted rookie, in the NFC Championship Game against the Eagles.
Nobody ever heard of him before week 13. He has thrown 13 Touchdowns to only 4 interceptions, almost 1400 yards passing with a 107.33 passer rating.
Here is Purdy's Draft Analysis, projecting him to be an Undrafted Free Agent. He only got a 5.57 Score lol.
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/brock-purd...ab5e23b748
Overview
Four-year starter who was never able to improve upon a stellar sophomore campaign. Purdy is a burly pocket quarterback who needs a play-action based offense where he can rely on timing over release quickness and arm strength. He can be a confident passer when he finds his rhythm, but throwing is more of a chore than a talent thanks to a labored release. Certain areas of the field will be off limits as he moves up to take on NFL coverage talent. He's a scrappy runner but not dynamic enough to make up for his shortcomings as a passer.
Strengths
Four-year starter and team leader.
Different quarterback when he finds his rhythm.
Makes his way through progressions.
Strong hands allow for easy pump fakes to move defenders.
Generally accurate passer between the numbers.
Confident throwing over linebackers and in front of safeties.
Good toughness and anticipation as a runner.
Willing to dive to move the chains.
Weaknesses
Pocket setup lacks quickness.
Field blinders occasionally rob him of seeing the big play.
Delivery is labored.
Lacks timing to beat NFL corners outside the numbers.
Shies away from tight-window throws.
Ball needs to come out sooner on deep-ball shots.
Confidence and consistency have been issues.
And I'm just saying this to illustrate how often the "Talking Heads" are either way off base or completely wrong.
