QB Brock Purdy Thread

In my opinion in honor of the off season QB rankings going into 2026:

My factors = Physical, Processing, Pocket Awareness, Accuracy, Least Amount of Supporting Cast

1. Matt Stafford
2. Josh Allen
3. Bo Nix
4. Sam Darnold
5. Drake Maye
6. Patrick Mahomes
7. Jared Goff
8. Caleb Williams
9. Brock Purdy
10. Trevor Lawrence

Originally posted by Kolohe:
In my opinion in honor of the off season QB rankings going into 2026:

My factors = Physical, Processing, Pocket Awareness, Accuracy, Least Amount of Supporting Cast

1. Matt Stafford
2. Josh Allen
3. Bo Nix
4. Sam Darnold
5. Drake Maye
6. Patrick Mahomes
7. Jared Goff
8. Caleb Williams
9. Brock Purdy
10. Trevor Lawrence

one reason i have us as champs I think stafford is getting past the sell by date, i think these lists are pretty much impossible to do as nfl is so situational, darnold is a good example ppl told me he was not good enough to be our backup and they are scared he if he had to play for us and then he wins more games than any QB last 2 seasons and the bowl in our stadium, it's all about getting hooked up to good situations, steve young proved that also

Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:

Originally posted by Kolohe:
In my opinion in honor of the off season QB rankings going into 2026:

My factors = Physical, Processing, Pocket Awareness, Accuracy, Least Amount of Supporting Cast

1. Matt Stafford
2. Josh Allen
3. Bo Nix
4. Sam Darnold
5. Drake Maye
6. Patrick Mahomes
7. Jared Goff
8. Caleb Williams
9. Brock Purdy
10. Trevor Lawrence

one reason i have us as champs I think stafford is getting past the sell by date, i think these lists are pretty much impossible to do as nfl is so situational, darnold is a good example ppl told me he was not good enough to be our backup and they are scared he if he had to play for us and then he wins more games than any QB last 2 seasons and the bowl in our stadium, it's all about getting hooked up to good situations, steve young proved that also

Totally agree with you. The fact that Darnold was good in two different systems (granted he had Justin Jefferson and JSN) is the reason he is one of my top 5 QB's. And you could kind of say the same for Caleb Williams, in two different systems he showed he can make good decisions. In Williams first and second seasons he thrown only 13 picks, IMO that's damn good.

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:

Originally posted by Kolohe:
In my opinion in honor of the off season QB rankings going into 2026:

My factors = Physical, Processing, Pocket Awareness, Accuracy, Least Amount of Supporting Cast

1. Matt Stafford
2. Josh Allen
3. Bo Nix
4. Sam Darnold
5. Drake Maye
6. Patrick Mahomes
7. Jared Goff
8. Caleb Williams
9. Brock Purdy
10. Trevor Lawrence

one reason i have us as champs I think stafford is getting past the sell by date, i think these lists are pretty much impossible to do as nfl is so situational, darnold is a good example ppl told me he was not good enough to be our backup and they are scared he if he had to play for us and then he wins more games than any QB last 2 seasons and the bowl in our stadium, it's all about getting hooked up to good situations, steve young proved that also

Totally agree with you. The fact that Darnold was good in two different systems (granted he had Justin Jefferson and JSN) is the reason he is one of my top 5 QB's. And you could kind of say the same for Caleb Williams, in two different systems he showed he can make good decisions. In Williams first and second seasons he thrown only 13 picks, IMO that's damn good.

People are entitled to have their rankings based on whatever they want. That's the beauty of rankings...you can't really argue with someone's opinion.

But I will say "two different systems" is a stretch. He's been in pretty much the same system since he got to the 49ers.

Also let's not forget similar to Goff when Vikings needed Sam to step up and carry the offense it wasn't pretty. Brock has had some ugly games for sure but he's never looked shell shocked out there like those guys have. Putting Darnold and Goff ahead of Brock to me is a major no no...but Kolohe is entitled to his opinion like I said.

Tho not having Lamar or Burrow in the top 10 to me is trolling.

Originally posted by genus49:
People are entitled to have their rankings based on whatever they want. That's the beauty of rankings...you can't really argue with someone's opinion.

But I will say "two different systems" is a stretch. He's been in pretty much the same system since he got to the 49ers.

Also let's not forget similar to Goff when Vikings needed Sam to step up and carry the offense it wasn't pretty. Brock has had some ugly games for sure but he's never looked shell shocked out there like those guys have. Putting Darnold and Goff ahead of Brock to me is a major no no...but Kolohe is entitled to his opinion like I said.

Tho not having Lamar or Burrow in the top 10 to me is trolling.

good points,

on sam, if you did ranks a couple years ago he would be QB40 or QB50 and ppl were running around here telling me he's trash, well don't think so, reality called and did a fact check on that. this is all really a big credit to shanny and brock, shanny knew he had game and it's open knowledge that being around brock helped sam there is no question,

we really have a good environment here it's one of the gold standards in NFL look at mac jones, he had some heroic games for us last year that's the environment kyle has built, where guys are open, plays are there to be made and careers get rehabbed,

that's why we don't need to spend a high pick on QB, just let other teams do that and we can plug guys in when they wash out someplace else, think baker, sam, mac jones and so on.. lot of qbs could look good in SF, except if your name is trey lance

Originally posted by Kolohe:
Totally agree with you. The fact that Darnold was good in two different systems (granted he had Justin Jefferson and JSN) is the reason he is one of my top 5 QB's. And you could kind of say the same for Caleb Williams, in two different systems he showed he can make good decisions. In Williams first and second seasons he thrown only 13 picks, IMO that's damn good.

I still would pump the breaks on Caleb. He had a pretty good year last year, but it wasnt great by any means other than not throwing interceptions (which I have always believed any NFL QB could do if they prioritize ball security over production). This is also putting aside that he threw almost as many interceptions in two playoff games as he did in all of the regular season.

Caleb has the potential to be really good NFL QB. But he still has to prove it.

Obviously, just a system QB.

CBS Sports' Jordan Dajani recently ranked the NFL's best and worst quarterback situations entering the 2026 season, placing the 49ers at No. 1.

"Brock Purdy is the coolest story in the NFL," Dajani wrote. "The final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft came in and led the 49ers to the NFC Championship game as a rookie, despite receiving his first professional start in Week 14 that year. In Purdy's first full season as a starter in 2023, he set the NFL record for most yards per attempt (9.6), set the franchise record for passing yards in a season (4,280), made the Pro Bowl, and finished fourth in MVP voting."

Dajani also highlighted Purdy's career 104.0 passer rating, which ranks first in 49ers franchise history—a remarkable accomplishment given the organization's rich quarterback tradition

"A whopping 58.3% of his third-down and fourth-down attempts went for first downs in 2025," Dajani continued. "That was the highest success rate by any quarterback over the past 35 seasons. Kyle Shanahan obviously deserves credit for that stat as well."

Purdy's numbers speak for themselves. And, yes, Shanahan deserves a lot of credit, but I've now seen 4 or 5 guys running that system and none of them do it as well as Purdy. I totally agree that he's a cool story, and I think it's fascinating that his physical attributes evidently make it hard for a lot of people to see that he does all the important things at a very high level - processing, reading defenses, moving in the pocket, foot work, accuracy at all levels. Been watching Niners since the 60's, and I swear he's just as fun to watch as any of the great QBs who came before him.

Originally posted by Kezarguy:
Purdy's numbers speak for themselves. And, yes, Shanahan deserves a lot of credit, but I've now seen 4 or 5 guys running that system and none of them do it as well as Purdy. I totally agree that he's a cool story, and I think it's fascinating that his physical attributes evidently make it hard for a lot of people to see that he does all the important things at a very high level - processing, reading defenses, moving in the pocket, foot work, accuracy at all levels. Been watching Niners since the 60's, and I swear he's just as fun to watch as any of the great QBs who came before him.

I have only been watching since Montana was drafted (specifically because the Niners drafted him), and I think Purdy is already the 3rd best QB in all of the years I have been watching Niners football. He's definitely fun to watch play too. He's the only other Niner quarterback that gives me the kind of confidence that I felt back in the 80'.

Originally posted by Memphis9er:

Originally posted by Kezarguy:
Purdy's numbers speak for themselves. And, yes, Shanahan deserves a lot of credit, but I've now seen 4 or 5 guys running that system and none of them do it as well as Purdy. I totally agree that he's a cool story, and I think it's fascinating that his physical attributes evidently make it hard for a lot of people to see that he does all the important things at a very high level - processing, reading defenses, moving in the pocket, foot work, accuracy at all levels. Been watching Niners since the 60's, and I swear he's just as fun to watch as any of the great QBs who came before him.

I have only been watching since Montana was drafted (specifically because the Niners drafted him), and I think Purdy is already the 3rd best QB in all of the years I have been watching Niners football. He's definitely fun to watch play too. He's the only other Niner quarterback that gives me the kind of confidence that I felt back in the 80'.

Brock is easily the 3rd best to me. If he keeps improving on his reads as he plays more and more and manages to keep his hero ball to must have downs and reduce the turnover worthy plays he's going to be special.

He's got tough shoes to fill leaping Steve for 2nd best 49ers QB but I'd love to see him try or at least get 2nd most SB wins by a 49ers QB...would love for him to take first place in that category but that's a really tough ask obviously.

Originally posted by genus49:

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:

Originally posted by Kolohe:
In my opinion in honor of the off season QB rankings going into 2026:

My factors = Physical, Processing, Pocket Awareness, Accuracy, Least Amount of Supporting Cast

1. Matt Stafford
2. Josh Allen
3. Bo Nix
4. Sam Darnold
5. Drake Maye
6. Patrick Mahomes
7. Jared Goff
8. Caleb Williams
9. Brock Purdy
10. Trevor Lawrence

one reason i have us as champs I think stafford is getting past the sell by date, i think these lists are pretty much impossible to do as nfl is so situational, darnold is a good example ppl told me he was not good enough to be our backup and they are scared he if he had to play for us and then he wins more games than any QB last 2 seasons and the bowl in our stadium, it's all about getting hooked up to good situations, steve young proved that also

Totally agree with you. The fact that Darnold was good in two different systems (granted he had Justin Jefferson and JSN) is the reason he is one of my top 5 QB's. And you could kind of say the same for Caleb Williams, in two different systems he showed he can make good decisions. In Williams first and second seasons he thrown only 13 picks, IMO that's damn good.

People are entitled to have their rankings based on whatever they want. That's the beauty of rankings...you can't really argue with someone's opinion.

But I will say "two different systems" is a stretch. He's been in pretty much the same system since he got to the 49ers.

Also let's not forget similar to Goff when Vikings needed Sam to step up and carry the offense it wasn't pretty. Brock has had some ugly games for sure but he's never looked shell shocked out there like those guys have. Putting Darnold and Goff ahead of Brock to me is a major no no...but Kolohe is entitled to his opinion like I said.

Tho not having Lamar or Burrow in the top 10 to me is trolling.

Thanks for the feed back genus!!! Much appreciated

But I just think the way Goff and Darnold operated their offenses looked pretty crisp to perfection. Darnold had comp%'s of 66.2 and 66.7 in his two seasons with different offenses. Sure he might've wet the bed vs the Rams in the playoffs but dude still had a cmp% of 62.5 vs a Rams defense that was beating the piss outta him, sacked 9 times. Now if that were Brock, we would crucify the O-line.

Burrow only starting 8 games last season didn't do it for me enough to put him in the top 10. Same with Lamar Jackson, I just didn't think he did well enough last season to put him in the top 10. Jackson was I think 25th in passing yards per game last season. He had 5 games were he didn't pass for 200 yards. Putting Burrow and Jackson in the top 10 would be by name only. IMO

Originally posted by genus49:
People are entitled to have their rankings based on whatever they want. That's the beauty of rankings...you can't really argue with someone's opinion.

But I will say "two different systems" is a stretch. He's been in pretty much the same system since he got to the 49ers.

Also let's not forget similar to Goff when Vikings needed Sam to step up and carry the offense it wasn't pretty. Brock has had some ugly games for sure but he's never looked shell shocked out there like those guys have. Putting Darnold and Goff ahead of Brock to me is a major no no...but Kolohe is entitled to his opinion like I said.

Tho not having Lamar or Burrow in the top 10 to me is trolling.

I think Lamar Jackson gets unduly rewarded for his athleticism at the position over his ability to actually PLAY the position. I saw something the other day about how his MVP years ended in playoff exists because the opposing defenses made a point of taking away his running lanes and making him beat them from the pocket, which he couldn't do. To his credit, I think he has improved as a passer since he came into the league, but I suspect he may well be one of those really athletic QBs who could never actually get it done when it mattered. Who knows, with a new coach he may yet surprise.

Originally posted by 49ers81:

Originally posted by genus49:
People are entitled to have their rankings based on whatever they want. That's the beauty of rankings...you can't really argue with someone's opinion.

But I will say "two different systems" is a stretch. He's been in pretty much the same system since he got to the 49ers.

Also let's not forget similar to Goff when Vikings needed Sam to step up and carry the offense it wasn't pretty. Brock has had some ugly games for sure but he's never looked shell shocked out there like those guys have. Putting Darnold and Goff ahead of Brock to me is a major no no...but Kolohe is entitled to his opinion like I said.

Tho not having Lamar or Burrow in the top 10 to me is trolling.

I think Lamar Jackson gets unduly rewarded for his athleticism at the position over his ability to actually PLAY the position. I saw something the other day about how his MVP years ended in playoff exists because the opposing defenses made a point of taking away his running lanes and making him beat them from the pocket, which he couldn't do. To his credit, I think he has improved as a passer since he came into the league, but I suspect he may well be one of those really athletic QBs who could never actually get it done when it mattered. Who knows, with a new coach he may yet surprise.

And I find that disingenuous. Lamar has taken a big step forward as a pocket passer - something few foresaw originally and he should 100% be in the elite category.

Funny thing is Lamar didn't even win the MVP in his best season which was 2024. Robbed by Allen who also had a great year but 41/4 TD to INT ratio is crazy. Especially when the man had almost another 1000 yards rushing on top of that. But really the only loss that I think is inexcusable is the one in 2019 when they got smoked at home by the Titans with Ryan Tannehil.

Losing to the Chiefs or Josh Allen is one thing. They're the other elite QBs. Losing to that Titans team was brutal but I also put a lot of that blame on Harbaugh.

Overall I also think Ravens haven't exactly given Lamar top flight weapons in the passing game where he can really sit back and attack. It's like they believe Lamar can hold the whole offense by himself(and many times he can) that's a tough ask vs other top QBs/teams.

one thing about these lists they are always backwards looking at what already happened, not forward looking. no one is talking about shough or cam ward. if you want to take a look in the crystal ball, there it is. also, brock purdy

Purdy has the opportunity to jump much higher in the ratings this year. Lack of surrounding talent and injuries really hurt him the last couple of seasons, but he still showed flashes of what we saw the first two seasons he played. He just needs a consistent lineup that is not drastically different every game because of injuries.