SANTA CLARA — At the beginning of the 2023 NFL season, there was doubt that Brock Purdy would be able to sufficiently throw the ball deep downfield after suffering an injury to his throwing elbow eight months prior. Now, through 13 games, the 49ers quarterback has been statistically better and more accurate than before the injury. "I feel like right now, probably, out of all the years I've been playing football, this has probably been the best in terms of pushing the ball downfield and being efficient in that area," Purdy said on Thursday. "Not just throwing it up in hopes for someone to grab it, but being efficient when I take my shots. I feel like it is probably the best that I've been throwing the ball right now." After successful surgery on his ulnar collateral ligament during the offseason, Purdy implemented new rehabilitation and strengthening techniques for his recovering throwing arm. With the continuation of those exercises included in Purdy's usual routine, the quarterback has experienced increased strength compared to before the injury. More time in coach Kyle Shanahan's system also has paid off. "Working on mechanics, little things, and timing with the receivers, and...
Purdy confident in improved arm strength, deep passing
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