QB Brock Purdy Thread

I truly believe that Jim Harbaugh convinced an entire era of 49ers into believing that throwing an interception is the worst thing that a QB can do, and people still subconsciously brainwashed to still believe that.

Are throwing picks good? No, of course not. But if a quarterback is throwing for a bunch of touchdowns, is regularly moving the ball, converting third downs at a high rate, etc., then throwing an interception here and there isnt that big of a deal. It becomes less of a big deal as the quality of your team's defense goes up.

I have been saying this since after Harbaugh's first year with us...throwing for barely 3k yards with 17 touchdowns and 5 interceptions is a TRASH season throwing the ball. I dont care if the interceptions are incredibly low. You need to actually produce, not just protect the ball.

Purdy played in 9 games this season. If you extrapolate his interceptions over a 17 game season, you come to a pretty bad number at 18 interceptions. I do believe this needs to be limited some moving forward. But if 18 interceptions is also coming with 4100 yards and THIRTY EIGHT touchdowns, I think we could live with a high interception number. Like I said, I would like that number to be less than one interception a game.

But sometimes interceptions are the cost of having a highly productive passing. And that is what we have with Purdy. If Purdy's interceptions start to get drastically better, but that also comes with much less production, I will pass on that improvement.

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
I truly believe that Jim Harbaugh convinced an entire era of 49ers into believing that throwing an interception is the worst thing that a QB can do, and people still subconsciously brainwashed to still believe that.

Are throwing picks good? No, of course not. But if a quarterback is throwing for a bunch of touchdowns, is regularly moving the ball, converting third downs at a high rate, etc., then throwing an interception here and there isnt that big of a deal. It becomes less of a big deal as the quality of your team's defense goes up.

I have been saying this since after Harbaugh's first year with us...throwing for barely 3k yards with 17 touchdowns and 5 interceptions is a TRASH season throwing the ball. I dont care if the interceptions are incredibly low. You need to actually produce, not just protect the ball.

Purdy played in 9 games this season. If you extrapolate his interceptions over a 17 game season, you come to a pretty bad number at 18 interceptions. I do believe this needs to be limited some moving forward. But if 18 interceptions is also coming with 4100 yards and THIRTY EIGHT touchdowns, I think we could live with a high interception number. Like I said, I would like that number to be less than one interception a game.

But sometimes interceptions are the cost of having a highly productive passing. And that is what we have with Purdy. If Purdy's interceptions start to get drastically better, but that also comes with much less production, I will pass on that improvement.

Agree but I will say 2011-2012 was different. SF didn't need a QB to do much more given how insane the defense was playing. Didn't the 49ers have the highest scoring defense or highest takeaway rate those years? Aldon Smith had like 19 sacks just himself in 2011. This team has I think 20 combined for the year . But I get your overall point and agree. People nitpick and over analyze and make way too much out of every single missed throw. Niner twitter is almost insufferable on game day. Purdy will miss one throw and "uGH thAts GaME...WTF ARE U DOOOING brOCK! PuT iN MAC" It's just constant

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
I truly believe that Jim Harbaugh convinced an entire era of 49ers into believing that throwing an interception is the worst thing that a QB can do, and people still subconsciously brainwashed to still believe that.

Are throwing picks good? No, of course not. But if a quarterback is throwing for a bunch of touchdowns, is regularly moving the ball, converting third downs at a high rate, etc., then throwing an interception here and there isnt that big of a deal. It becomes less of a big deal as the quality of your team's defense goes up.

I have been saying this since after Harbaugh's first year with us...throwing for barely 3k yards with 17 touchdowns and 5 interceptions is a TRASH season throwing the ball. I dont care if the interceptions are incredibly low. You need to actually produce, not just protect the ball.

Purdy played in 9 games this season. If you extrapolate his interceptions over a 17 game season, you come to a pretty bad number at 18 interceptions. I do believe this needs to be limited some moving forward. But if 18 interceptions is also coming with 4100 yards and THIRTY EIGHT touchdowns, I think we could live with a high interception number. Like I said, I would like that number to be less than one interception a game.

But sometimes interceptions are the cost of having a highly productive passing. And that is what we have with Purdy. If Purdy's interceptions start to get drastically better, but that also comes with much less production, I will pass on that improvement.

I just wish if you are going to push the ball that could potentially be intercepted, do it on 3rd down where it could just be similar to punting the ball. Also depends where you throw the Interception. Doing it in the middle of the field is not too bad, but near either goal line can be disastrous.

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
I truly believe that Jim Harbaugh convinced an entire era of 49ers into believing that throwing an interception is the worst thing that a QB can do, and people still subconsciously brainwashed to still believe that.

Are throwing picks good? No, of course not. But if a quarterback is throwing for a bunch of touchdowns, is regularly moving the ball, converting third downs at a high rate, etc., then throwing an interception here and there isnt that big of a deal. It becomes less of a big deal as the quality of your team's defense goes up.

I have been saying this since after Harbaugh's first year with us...throwing for barely 3k yards with 17 touchdowns and 5 interceptions is a TRASH season throwing the ball. I dont care if the interceptions are incredibly low. You need to actually produce, not just protect the ball.

Purdy played in 9 games this season. If you extrapolate his interceptions over a 17 game season, you come to a pretty bad number at 18 interceptions. I do believe this needs to be limited some moving forward. But if 18 interceptions is also coming with 4100 yards and THIRTY EIGHT touchdowns, I think we could live with a high interception number. Like I said, I would like that number to be less than one interception a game.

But sometimes interceptions are the cost of having a highly productive passing. And that is what we have with Purdy. If Purdy's interceptions start to get drastically better, but that also comes with much less production, I will pass on that improvement.

GREAT post, perfectly said. I would add that 40 TD passes to 18 interceptions in a season in and of itself is not necessarily good/great. But when you add in Purdy's efficiency numbers, particularly on 3rd/4th down, it's incredible production. His YPA, EPA, completion percentage, passer rating, QBR, are all in the top 5. He buys time in the pocket and is able to create outside of the play structure - and Kyle is finally giving him more freedom to do that.

Originally posted by LambdaChi49:

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
I truly believe that Jim Harbaugh convinced an entire era of 49ers into believing that throwing an interception is the worst thing that a QB can do, and people still subconsciously brainwashed to still believe that.

Are throwing picks good? No, of course not. But if a quarterback is throwing for a bunch of touchdowns, is regularly moving the ball, converting third downs at a high rate, etc., then throwing an interception here and there isnt that big of a deal. It becomes less of a big deal as the quality of your team's defense goes up.

I have been saying this since after Harbaugh's first year with us...throwing for barely 3k yards with 17 touchdowns and 5 interceptions is a TRASH season throwing the ball. I dont care if the interceptions are incredibly low. You need to actually produce, not just protect the ball.

Purdy played in 9 games this season. If you extrapolate his interceptions over a 17 game season, you come to a pretty bad number at 18 interceptions. I do believe this needs to be limited some moving forward. But if 18 interceptions is also coming with 4100 yards and THIRTY EIGHT touchdowns, I think we could live with a high interception number. Like I said, I would like that number to be less than one interception a game.

But sometimes interceptions are the cost of having a highly productive passing. And that is what we have with Purdy. If Purdy's interceptions start to get drastically better, but that also comes with much less production, I will pass on that improvement.

Agree but I will say 2011-2012 was different. SF didn't need a QB to do much more given how insane the defense was playing. Didn't the 49ers have the highest scoring defense or highest takeaway rate those years? Aldon Smith had like 19 sacks just himself in 2011. This team has I think 20 combined for the year . But I get your overall point and agree. People nitpick and over analyze and make way too much out of every single missed throw. Niner twitter is almost insufferable on game day. Purdy will miss one throw and "uGH thAts GaME...WTF ARE U DOOOING brOCK! PuT iN MAC" It's just constant

I think the 2011-12 team absolutely needed the QB to do a little more. Alex was just too much of a people pleaser so he let Harbaugh coach any semblance of playmaking out of him. That is something Purdy and his personality just will never give in to lol. How many times have we seen Kyle shaking his head about something Purdy just did and Purdy just smiles, laughs, or hits Kyle with the "ice in his veins" gesture?

Purdy on that 2011-12 team and they probably go 19-0. Their only losses were by 3 points (OT to Dallas, 179 passing yards), 10 points (Ravens, offense only scored 6, 140 passing yards), and 2 points (Arizona, 175 passing yards). In the NFCCG, the Niners only converted 1-13 on 3rd down.

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
I truly believe that Jim Harbaugh convinced an entire era of 49ers into believing that throwing an interception is the worst thing that a QB can do, and people still subconsciously brainwashed to still believe that.

Theres nothing to be "brainwashed" about this. Teams that lose turnover battle lose most of the time, its not like thats not true.

This concept still rings true for any team with a strong defense. Look at Texans defense and Seahawks defense. Then think what is the main thing that people worry about with their offenses. It's turnovers by the quarterbacks. Those are SB caliber defenses that can win games on their own. If you also have a great special teams that can flip fields, even better.

And 49ers for majority of time of being in the playoffs were a defense-driven team. To top it off, that's Harbaugh's style as well. Play D, run the ball a ton.

Of course, if the defense isnt a world beater and/or qb has to do a ton for the team to have a chance (ie, Josh Allen) then interceptions dont become this all-be-all bogeymen. They are still bad, but if you throw 50 times and get 5tds and a pick or two, its not "as" bad.

Situational football still applies. Throwing a pick on 3rd and long where you dont have many options and are punting if you dont convert, is not a horrid thing (unless the other team gets a huge return off the pick). Going 0 for 8 on third downs with no picks is probably not better than going 5 for 8 with a pick. Going 3 and out a lot when your punter is mid is not sustainable unless your defense is a monster

With the run game being non existent, I think this game will come down to whether or not Purdy is able to complete throws in the intermediate area; the bread and butter plays of this offense.

I expect Mike McDonald to try and bait him there. Don't be surprised if Purdy throws a pick trying to fit one in that area. Hopefully he makes more than enough throws to make up for it.

Just gonna say it, Brock & Kyle are better than Herbert & Jim, both together & 1 on 1, I'll take Brock & Kyle over Herbert & Jim any day & every day of the week.

Originally posted by AB81Rules:
Just gonna say it, Brock & Kyle are better than Herbert & Jim, both together & 1 on 1, I'll take Brock & Kyle over Herbert & Jim any day & every day of the week.

Herbert sucks

Originally posted by SlipAndSlideBosa:
I just wish if you are going to push the ball that could potentially be intercepted, do it on 3rd down where it could just be similar to punting the ball. Also depends where you throw the Interception. Doing it in the middle of the field is not too bad, but near either goal line can be disastrous.

So, only try and strike down the field on 3rd down? Is that your solution? A lot of Kyle's offense takes place in the middle of the field on patterns that seem to be designed to maximize a receiver's ability to run after the catch. Plays around the goal line are always going to be congested because you're dealing with a much smaller area, but it seems you don't want them to pass down there either except towards the sides of the field.

Maybe they should just run it on every play and avoid the risk of interceptions altogether. Brock's willingness to attack down the field is one of the things that has made the offense work. If you take that aspect of his game away because you're afraid of picks, you might as well start Mac Jones.

Originally posted by DonnieDarko:

Originally posted by AB81Rules:
Just gonna say it, Brock & Kyle are better than Herbert & Jim, both together & 1 on 1, I'll take Brock & Kyle over Herbert & Jim any day & every day of the week.

Herbert sucks

It's nice that people are finally realizing it, he isn't this elite QB, he's an average QB.

Originally posted by AB81Rules:
Just gonna say it, Brock & Kyle are better than Herbert & Jim, both together & 1 on 1, I'll take Brock & Kyle over Herbert & Jim any day & every day of the week.

For sure, same

Originally posted by Furlow:

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
I truly believe that Jim Harbaugh convinced an entire era of 49ers into believing that throwing an interception is the worst thing that a QB can do, and people still subconsciously brainwashed to still believe that.

Are throwing picks good? No, of course not. But if a quarterback is throwing for a bunch of touchdowns, is regularly moving the ball, converting third downs at a high rate, etc., then throwing an interception here and there isnt that big of a deal. It becomes less of a big deal as the quality of your team's defense goes up.

I have been saying this since after Harbaugh's first year with us...throwing for barely 3k yards with 17 touchdowns and 5 interceptions is a TRASH season throwing the ball. I dont care if the interceptions are incredibly low. You need to actually produce, not just protect the ball.

Purdy played in 9 games this season. If you extrapolate his interceptions over a 17 game season, you come to a pretty bad number at 18 interceptions. I do believe this needs to be limited some moving forward. But if 18 interceptions is also coming with 4100 yards and THIRTY EIGHT touchdowns, I think we could live with a high interception number. Like I said, I would like that number to be less than one interception a game.

But sometimes interceptions are the cost of having a highly productive passing. And that is what we have with Purdy. If Purdy's interceptions start to get drastically better, but that also comes with much less production, I will pass on that improvement.

GREAT post, perfectly said. I would add that 40 TD passes to 18 interceptions in a season in and of itself is not necessarily good/great. But when you add in Purdy's efficiency numbers, particularly on 3rd/4th down, it's incredible production. His YPA, EPA, completion percentage, passer rating, QBR, are all in the top 5. He buys time in the pocket and is able to create outside of the play structure - and Kyle is finally giving him more freedom to do that.

All great stuff!

I am thinking we see more scrambly/rushing Brock on Sat ..if he sees yards, he is gunna grab 'em. Revenge game

Originally posted by genus49:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

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I think Purdy is the only QB left that wasn't a 1st round pick, if I'm not mistaken every other qb left was a 1st round pick??

#TEAM7THROUND#NEXTBRADY

Wilson was a 3rd rounder.

I think he's talking about in the playoffs.

I'm realizing Russell Wilson may be my least favorite person in the NFL. Not only did he torment us for years with his stupid running around like a greased chicken then making backbreaking plays against our great defenses but also that he conned the Broncos into that trade which gave Seattle the ammo to build this squad they have now.

Oh and he's married to Ciara...

Yes. Also Brock is undefeated in Seattle in his career(4-0). Shanny hasn't lost in the wild card or divisional round if im not mistaken. Those are two big factors into why I'm picking us to win again.

The guys working with no running game whatsoever and his best wr would be a wr#3 on any other team.

The fact that he's winning games and scoring points is unbelievable...

Criminally underrated even here on the zone...

Originally posted by AB81Rules:

Originally posted by DonnieDarko:

Originally posted by AB81Rules:
Just gonna say it, Brock & Kyle are better than Herbert & Jim, both together & 1 on 1, I'll take Brock & Kyle over Herbert & Jim any day & every day of the week.

Herbert sucks

It's nice that people are finally realizing it, he isn't this elite QB, he's an average QB.

But he throws such pretty balls! My wife even said so when I was watching Red Zone a couple months ago and she usually doesn't even care about football!