QB Brock Purdy Thread

Originally posted by Montana:

Originally posted by OnTheClock:

I don't know why people think Mac is much better at protecting the ball. He threw several horrific passes against Tampa, he threw a pick with the game on the line @ Houston, and he threw a horrific pick with the game on the line against AZ the first time.

Ppl dnt mention it cause, he didn't get a fat paycheck, also Mac is a 1st rounder with more stylish threads than a Cabela's wardrobe. lol. I beg to differ with those loafers though lol /j

I would say your breakdown of both qbs sums it up. I would say that Mac is a proven play maker though, to a degree. But Brock definitely is more fluid/scrambly out there. Mac played his ass off out there though, especially, having basically one leg lol. And we defo saw improvements with his play as the leg got more healed up. Love Mac, love Purdy, we have it pretty good offensively right now.

Agree, I admire his grit, character, and relative consistency. All good things. He leaned heavily into the system and was good about taking the quick high percentage stuff when it was there.

What I didn't like was consistently choosing the short option over the intermediate or deep open options.

I didn't like the throwing short of the sticks on third down. Part of that is that he couldn't move well enough at times to buy enough time to convert something bigger.

I felt like he was particularly problematic against the blitz. Going into the Tampa game he was among the bottom 8 in the NFL and considering how that game went he might've ranked even lower after.

Originally posted by OnTheClock:
Agree, I admire his grit, character, and relative consistency. All good things. He leaned heavily into the system and was good about taking the quick high percentage stuff when it was there.

What I didn't like was consistently choosing the short option over the intermediate or deep open options.

I didn't like the throwing short of the sticks on third down. Part of that is that he couldn't move well enough at times to buy enough time to convert something bigger.

I felt like he was particularly problematic against the blitz. Going into the Tampa game he was among the bottom 8 in the NFL and considering how that game went he might've ranked even lower after.

This is why I don't really hold it against him that he took the short options. The limitations of mobility due to that injury. He did throw several dimes, was decisive etc. Some screw ups but I would like to see him play fully healthy for a while and see how he does.

Originally posted by krizay:
PM me your NFL+ credentials and I'll gladly rewatch some games with you.

As for leaving out the stat you mentioned.... I posted the stats that go by attempts. Isn't that what you were talking about? So now you want to change it to completions because it makes your argument look better.

Giving the numbers I just posted and the one you posted. I'd love to see the up to date numbers

Updated chart

Originally posted by krizay:
Lol. Was being facetious on the 1st part.

No you have been talking about pushing the ball downfield. Now you're changing your argument.

Pushing the ball downfield never mattered as much as you wanted it to regardless of consistency. Especially in this offense. Plenty of evidence proving that.

As for

ironically if they're closer together that would go against your opinion that Brock hasn't learned from watching Mac play

My argument from the very beginning has been the offense playing in rythm. That is what I want to see. That is what Mac Brings to the table.

Brock's pocket time is 2.7 seconds which would lead the NFL if he qualified.

I dont give two s**ts about distance. I want rythm. I only posted those numbers because people act as if Mac only checks down and Brock always goes deep. Their numbers are similar.

What in that Arizona game gave you the opinion that the offense wasn't in rhythm?

Nobody said Mac only checks it down or that a Purdy always goes deep however there is a clear difference in how each guy attacks defenses. Mac tends to go for the easier throws when open, it doesn't mean he won't take shots time to time. Obviously the biggest one that comes to mind is to Pearsall i think either vs Saints or Cards on 4#€ and 2. I gave him a ton of praise on that one but that stuff is atypical for him.

Brock tends to take the shot more often than not and it's helped us win a lot of games. It's a good trait to have for a QB as long as it's controlled and the risk vs reward are properly analyzed.

This last game was actually a lot closer to Mac than not and that's not a bad thing. He saved his questionable plays for 3rd downs and in opposing territory where a pick doesn't hurt as much.

If you care enough to look around at anyone analyzing his game who does it for a living…I don't know of any who had issues with how he played.

Originally posted by CharlieSheen:

Originally posted by Silky:
^^^I think some people are thinking big picture. He can get away with those bad throws against the cardinals, but not good teams and especially playoff teams. It's ok to be critical in a blowout. Give him his flowers but also point out some mistakes to hopefully make him better. We'll see if he has a clean, no interception game against the panthers. They're not a world beater but certainly better than Arizona.

If it's the first thing you mention (and feel the need to argue over) after a complete blowout in his first game back, then it's more than just thinking big picture imo. Like do we really need to go around reminding everybody that our qb isn't perfect after a game like that?

I don't think that's what's happening. No QB is perfect. If Brock has a game like that against the Eagles D, I would not say a negative thing about him. I also don't think calling out a few throws that should have been intercepted is being negative. He also threw some dimes and I originally stated how great he played. I think being so close to 2 SB victories and possibly our very last chance at one until tough decisions need to be made have fans nervous and critical. Of course another window can open in 2-4 years and we be back on top, but i'm personally hoping for a 2007 or 2011 NYG type of run. Get in as a wildcard and make greatness happen. I think it can happen because i'm a hopeless romantic. I just need to see some things cleaned up on O and especially on D.

Originally posted by NYniner85:

How often does each QB throw 20+ air yards downfield and what percentage of those throws are catchable? pic.twitter.com/78S2elNZEO

— Doug Analytics (@Doug_Analytics) November 20, 2025

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Originally posted by OnTheClock:
I don't know why people think Mac is much better at protecting the ball. He threw several horrific passes against Tampa, he threw a pick with the game on the line @ Houston, and he threw a horrific pick with the game on the line against AZ the first time.

And he fumbles a lot.

Doesn't matter who the QB is if they turn the ball over on dumb play then they should be called out for it or it should be able to discuss it.

Again it should not be a Brock vs Mac situation its a TEAM.

Bell be like, "Catchable balls are subjective".

Originally posted by bud49:
Doesn't matter who the QB is if they turn the ball over on dumb play then they should be called out for it or it should be able to discuss it.

Again it should not be a Brock vs Mac situation its a TEAM.

Should be able to discuss bad play or turnovers for sure. The issue I see sometimes are people who don't really know what they're looking at come in here thinking their opinions are the only things that matter and everyone else who may see it differently is making excuses.

Not every turnover is the same level of blame for the QB and nuance in those discussions are important.

We're all guilty of making over the top statements and getting emotional cuz of this team, we're called fans for a reason but some people refuse to look deeper at things and simply point to box scores to make their points.

Box score watching is a really poor way to do that.

There are way smarter people football wise than me on this site or on Twitter and I always enjoy hearing what they have to say but I try my best to check games again so I can keep myself honest in what I see. I also think we tend to forget things sometimes and then narratives go unchecked.

Maybe you watch a game where a QB throws two picks one bounced off the receivers hand into the defenders. Another is batted in the air and caught by the defense. We all tend to give the QB leeway on those…but wait a few weeks or a year and it's just 2 picks and many forget the circumstances of those turnovers. They're just part of a number.

I think it's important to analyze each turnover to understand where the blame goes and keep that in mind. Nobody likes turnovers or course but a QB trying to fit a ball intro triple coverage is one thing. Him getting hit while throwing on a quick throw and the ball sails for a pick is another issue. Etc.

Originally posted by genus49:

Originally posted by bud49:
Doesn't matter who the QB is if they turn the ball over on dumb play then they should be called out for it or it should be able to discuss it.

Again it should not be a Brock vs Mac situation its a TEAM.

Should be able to discuss bad play or turnovers for sure. The issue I see sometimes are people who don't really know what they're looking at come in here thinking their opinions are the only things that matter and everyone else who may see it differently is making excuses.

Not every turnover is the same level of blame for the QB and nuance in those discussions are important.

We're all guilty of making over the top statements and getting emotional cuz of this team, we're called fans for a reason but some people refuse to look deeper at things and simply point to box scores to make their points.

Box score watching is a really poor way to do that.

There are way smarter people football wise than me on this site or on Twitter and I always enjoy hearing what they have to say but I try my best to check games again so I can keep myself honest in what I see. I also think we tend to forget things sometimes and then narratives go unchecked.

Maybe you watch a game where a QB throws two picks one bounced off the receivers hand into the defenders. Another is batted in the air and caught by the defense. We all tend to give the QB leeway on those…but wait a few weeks or a year and it's just 2 picks and many forget the circumstances of those turnovers. They're just part of a number.

I think it's important to analyze each turnover to understand where the blame goes and keep that in mind. Nobody likes turnovers or course but a QB trying to fit a ball intro triple coverage is one thing. Him getting hit while throwing on a quick throw and the ball sails for a pick is another issue. Etc.

Very well put and communicated.

Another chart that shows why having Brock play more like Mac isn't necessarily a good thing with a defense that's struggling in a big way to get stops.

Originally posted by genus49:

Another chart that shows why having Brock play more like Mac isn't necessarily a good thing with a defense that's struggling in a big way to get stops.

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— Steven Patton (@PattonAnalytics) November 20, 2025

I think that's a good chart showing the comparison. We know the offense is more explosive under Brock, but he certainly can get a wild hair at times.