QB Brock Purdy Thread

Originally posted by OnTheClock:

Originally posted by Heed49er:
The first start of Nick Mullens

16-of-22 for 262 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions for a passer rating of 151.9.

With each completed pass, Mullens seemed to reach another historic benchmark.
• Mullens' passer rating of 151.9 was the best by a quarterback making his debut with at least 20 attempts since 1970.
• That passer rating was the highest by a 49er since Alex Smith had a rating of 157.1 on Oct. 29, 2012.
• Mullens joined Marc Bulger, Ryan Fitzpatrick and Marcus Mariota as the only players over the past 25 seasons to throw for three or more touchdowns in their first game, according to ESPN Stats & Information research.
• Mullens is the first player since Carson Wentz to throw for a touchdown in his first career game on the team's opening drive, and one of four to do it in the past 15 seasons, along with Wentz, Mariota and Matt Ryan.
• Mullens joined Fran Tarkenton (1961) and Jim Kelly (1986) as the only quarterbacks to throw for 250-plus yards, three-plus touchdowns and no interceptions in an NFL debut since 1950.
• Mullens is the first player in 49ers history to throw for three touchdowns in his first game with the team, according to Elias Sport Bureau.
• The last time a 49ers quarterback threw two touchdown passes on the first two drives of a game was Colin Kaepernick in Week 4 of 2016. The last time the Niners scored a touchdown on their first two drives of a game was Week 14 of 2016.

Things went so well for Mullens on Thursday night that his previously unverified Twitter account was granted a blue check mark -- during the game.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/25151421/nick-mullens-puts-historic-numbers-nfl-debut-49ers-cruise

To be fair, the Raiders were the 2nd worst team in the NFL and the 26th ranked defense. Purdy beat two playoff contenders and the Bucs have the #6 pass defense in the NFL.

Originally posted by tankle104:
The only comp I can think of being a good comparison is Brady. I'm not saying he will anywhere near as good as Brady, he just reminds me of a young Brady.

his composure, his confidence, his competitiveness, the way he attacks the defense. The way he was prepared and seized an unlikely opportunity (like brady). Both had really good defenses early in their career. Purdy has a much better offensive skill group than brady did though.
they play the game similar too with the whole chess match and attacking defenses.

Who knows what will happen over the next few weeks, but it's fun to be a 49ers fan right now! Hopefully we are all celebrating ar the end of the year!

Originally posted by TheRickestRick:
While they adjust, there is no adjustment for read and recognition. Thats what made Brady the GOAT. If he continues to look off defenses and hitting passes while the defense is continually trying to confuse him, its a good sign. At least we know he can handle a zero blitz in his face and not flinch.

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
Let's put aside the numbers and focus on what our eyes tell us. Sometimes when you've played a game enough or watched enough you can tell if a player has IT or not. Purdy looks like he has IT. That doesn't mean he's going to keep winning every game. I'm sure there will be some bad plays and rough games. The thing is he looks comfortable out there even though he's just getting his first NFL action. It looks like he was well prepared in college. It's amazing that so any team would pass him by when he performed so well in college. Iowa State isn't a perennial powerhouse so that's why he got ignored. If he had played at Alabama or Georgia or any of the big time programs he would have been selected higher even though he isn't big. Thank you Kyle for seeing enough to not let him go into free agency.

Originally posted by tankle104:
What's interesting to think about is that Purdy was going to be our starter no matter what this year. Haha it was just delayed cause Jimmy surprisingly came back.

but Purdy won the #2 job.in camp. So he would of been playing since week 2 or so.

Originally posted by Cg9erSF:

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
Let's put aside the numbers and focus on what our eyes tell us. Sometimes when you've played a game enough or watched enough you can tell if a player has IT or not. Purdy looks like he has IT. That doesn't mean he's going to keep winning every game. I'm sure there will be some bad plays and rough games. The thing is he looks comfortable out there even though he's just getting his first NFL action. It looks like he was well prepared in college. It's amazing that so any team would pass him by when he performed so well in college. Iowa State isn't a perennial powerhouse so that's why he got ignored. If he had played at Alabama or Georgia or any of the big time programs he would have been selected higher even though he isn't big. Thank you Kyle for seeing enough to not let him go into free agency.

It's always about the measures, body size, arm strength etc.. What is the hardest to measure is Heart, and desire to be the best. Intangibles! We shall see and it will be fun to watch over the coming weeks with Purdy.

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by TheRickestRick:

While they adjust, there is no adjustment for read and recognition. Thats what made Brady the GOAT. If he continues to look off defenses and hitting passes while the defense is continually trying to confuse him, its a good sign. At least we know he can handle a zero blitz in his face and not flinch.

Absolutely. I think there's limitations there for sure, but at the very least he's a heady QB that plays with anticipation and has got pocket feel. Like I said with Jimmy just run the offense and don't turn the ball over. SF can win a ton of games throughout the season playing like that…the playoffs are a bit different. We will see

Now, he must be courageous and intensely competitive. He will be the one on the field who is running the team. His teammates must believe in him or it may not matter how much physical ability he has. If he is courageous and intensely competitive, then other players will know and respect that. This will be a foundation for becoming a leader.

Arm strength is somewhat misleading. Some players can throw 80 yards, but they aren't good passers. Good passing has to do with accuracy, timing, and throwing a ball with touch so it is catchable. This all involves understanding a system, the receivers in the system, and having great anticipation. It is a plus to be able to throw a ball on a line for 35 yards, but not if it is off target or arrives in such a way that it is difficult to catch.

There have been quarterbacks of greatness, Hall of Fame quarterbacks, who didn't have a complete inventory of passes. But you're looking to see the potential of the quarterback in each area. You can see where the emphasis of the offense would be if he were with your team.

"The single trait that separates great quarterbacks from good quarterbacks is the ability to make the great, spontaneous decision, especially at a crucial time. The clock is running down and your team is five points behind. The play that was called has broken down and 22 players are moving in almost unpredictable directions all over the field.

This is where the great quarterback uses his experience, vision, mobility and what we will call spontaneous genius. He makes something good happen. This, of course, is what we saw in Joe Montana when he pulled out those dramatic victories for Notre Dame."

-Bill Walsh

Originally posted by qnnhan7:
https://theathletic.com/3312085/2022/05/16/49ers-brock-purdy-nfl-draft/

Good article on Purdy

Nick Saban never arrived. But the Alabama head coach sent an assistant, and Saban met with Purdy during an on-campus visit in Tuscaloosa, Ala., after his senior football season.

The meeting didn't go well.

Said Jones: "Brock told me, 'He didn't really know me, Coach.' (Saban said), 'You're below average in height. Your arm strength is whatever. Your accuracy is average.' And as soon as he mentioned the accuracy, Brock knew right away: 'This guy doesn't know me.' Because, if anything, that's his strength. He goes, 'Coach, he didn't know who I was.'"

Doesn't show it in his demeanor but I gotta think this guy has a big chip on his shoulder for continually overlooked.

Originally posted by TheRickestRick:
The "it" factor has hit many a rookie QB and yet maybe 10% succeed and then the non "It" factor hits others and they end up succeeding. I'm 100% in on Brock for this season... but it takes a season's worth of tape to see if a QB can overcome true NFL defenses. I hope that arrow keeps pointing up but we have all been taken before.

Originally posted by tankle104:

Originally posted by qnnhan7:
https://theathletic.com/3312085/2022/05/16/49ers-brock-purdy-nfl-draft/

Good article on Purdy

Nick Saban never arrived. But the Alabama head coach sent an assistant, and Saban met with Purdy during an on-campus visit in Tuscaloosa, Ala., after his senior football season.

The meeting didn't go well.

Said Jones: "Brock told me, 'He didn't really know me, Coach.' (Saban said), 'You're below average in height. Your arm strength is whatever. Your accuracy is average.' And as soon as he mentioned the accuracy, Brock knew right away: 'This guy doesn't know me.' Because, if anything, that's his strength. He goes, 'Coach, he didn't know who I was.'"

Doesn't show it in his demeanor but I gotta think this guy has a big chip on his shoulder for continually overlooked.

Adam snyder is a coach at his old high school?! Wild. Lol

Originally posted by qnnhan7:

Originally posted by tankle104:

Originally posted by qnnhan7:
https://theathletic.com/3312085/2022/05/16/49ers-brock-purdy-nfl-draft/

Good article on Purdy

Nick Saban never arrived. But the Alabama head coach sent an assistant, and Saban met with Purdy during an on-campus visit in Tuscaloosa, Ala., after his senior football season.

The meeting didn't go well.

Said Jones: "Brock told me, 'He didn't really know me, Coach.' (Saban said), 'You're below average in height. Your arm strength is whatever. Your accuracy is average.' And as soon as he mentioned the accuracy, Brock knew right away: 'This guy doesn't know me.' Because, if anything, that's his strength. He goes, 'Coach, he didn't know who I was.'"

Doesn't show it in his demeanor but I gotta think this guy has a big chip on his shoulder for continually overlooked.

Adam snyder is a coach at his old high school?! Wild. Lol

Dude was destined to be a Niner

Originally posted by OnTheClock:
You know.. sometimes I sit back and think -- what does it even mean to say "just run the offense"? Isn't running the offense what you would ask of anyone, whether they're a superstar or not? I mean, I think about what Bill Walsh said about how he evaluates quarterbacks, and feel like... man.. if Purdy can keep this up, we might really have something here. These pieces of his old article really stuck out to me (see below):