Kawakami: Trent Williams on Brock Purdy’s fire, the 49ers’ culture, the 2020 trade and much more
2 years ago

Kawakami: Trent Williams on Brock Purdy’s fire, the 49ers’ culture, the 2020 trade and much more

New York Times  

When Trent Williams blocks, several defensive players at a time can get spiked, ploughed or pummeled. “And then you get Brock Purdy, which has been kind of, I wouldn’t say elephant in the room, but he’s been a pleasant surprise to everybody in the building when you think about getting the last pick of the draft, a quarterback who’s somewhat undersized,” Williams said on my podcast this week. the Budda Baker one, I didn’t know until after the game,” Williams said. “Oh yeah, that’s why it didn’t happen the year before,” Williams said. “Looks like he’s on his way out, too,” Williams said.

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Brock Purdy touts his wheels, flashes deep ball as 49ers’ stabilizing force against Patriots
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Brock Purdy touts his wheels, flashes deep ball as 49ers’ stabilizing force against Patriots

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brock Purdy is no braggart. But following Sunday’s 30-13 win over the New England Patriots, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback did state that his 10-yard split coming out of college was faster than Deebo Samuel’s and Christian McCaffrey’s. San Francisco had a chance to put the Patriots away for good early in the fourth quarter when …

49ers QB Brock Purdy shows benefits of healthy offseason early in training camp
4 months, 2 weeks ago

49ers QB Brock Purdy shows benefits of healthy offseason early in training camp

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brock Purdy stayed on the field after a recent practice for some extra work, making throws on the run in hopes of improving his accuracy and timing in that aspect of his game. The task may have seemed a bit mundane on the surface but points to a reason why the San Francisco 49ers believe that …

Brock Purdy remains unfazed by rise from last pick in the draft to Super Bowl QB
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Brock Purdy remains unfazed by rise from last pick in the draft to Super Bowl QB

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Minutes after the San Francisco 49ers finished off a stunning comeback to win the NFC championship, star defender Nick Bosa pulled aside quarterback Brock Purdy and marveled at his journey. “But if you believe in yourself and you think that you have what it takes and you truly do believe that and you don’t give up on …

Thompson: Brock Purdy managed up, managed down and saved the 49ers
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Thompson: Brock Purdy managed up, managed down and saved the 49ers

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The most important run of the night may not have been by Christian McCaffrey. “I’m blocking my man, and next thing I know I hear screaming,” left guard Aaron Banks said from the party in the 49ers locker room at Levi’s Stadium after the game. “I feel like if I would’ve made that block, he probably …

49ers QB Brock Purdy keeps focus on the Lions instead of past struggles or successes
10 months, 4 weeks ago

49ers QB Brock Purdy keeps focus on the Lions instead of past struggles or successes

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brock Purdy goes into his second straight NFC championship game not worried about his early game struggles last week or basking in the glow of a comeback win or reliving the injury that derailed last year’s playoff run. “It doesn’t matter if you played good or bad,” Purdy said Wednesday about last week’s start. So it’s …

Kawakami: Was Brock Purdy’s sloppy game the best thing for him? And other 49ers issues and solutions
11 months ago

Kawakami: Was Brock Purdy’s sloppy game the best thing for him? And other 49ers issues and solutions

New York Times  

Update: The Super Bowl matchup is set with the Chiefs vs. 49ers. By no means was he perfect, but it was really cool — when we needed him to be at his best, he was.” That was all part of the discordant beauty of that victory; every 49ers critic could see 100 reasons to predict their imminent doom and every …

Kawakami: This was the playoff comeback the 49ers, and especially Brock Purdy, really needed
11 months ago

Kawakami: This was the playoff comeback the 49ers, and especially Brock Purdy, really needed

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — You want to know who held Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers accountable Saturday, with the clock running out, the rain coming down, Deebo Samuel out injured and the Green Bay Packers just a play or two from a monumental playoff upset? What happened next: Purdy broke out of his funk and started completing passes, …

Brock Purdy looks to use last season’s playoff experience for his 2nd time around
11 months ago

Brock Purdy looks to use last season’s playoff experience for his 2nd time around

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brock Purdy remembers the tension when he stepped on the field for the first time in the playoffs as a seventh-round rookie last season with only a handful of games of experience. It’s huge for me as a quarterback to go back to those moments and remember what it feels like.” The feeling last year was …

Thompson: Is Brock Purdy on an MVP track? Let Trent Williams convince you
1 year ago

Thompson: Is Brock Purdy on an MVP track? Let Trent Williams convince you

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Let me try to explain this to Trent Williams. The others: Joe Montana 8 straight in 1989 Drew Brees 7 in 2016 Sam Bradford 7 in 2016 — Josh Dubow December 11, 2023 “He’s so accurate,” Williams said. “I don’t get why people say he’s a system quarterback who’s gotta show you more,” Williams continued. 1 …

Kawakami: How Brock Purdy’s lively 49ers scout-team reps last season set the stage for everything
1 year ago

Kawakami: How Brock Purdy’s lively 49ers scout-team reps last season set the stage for everything

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the Eagles vs 49ers in NFL Week 13 action. There’s a reason why Trent Williams used the words “elephant in the room” last year when describing the way the team felt about Purdy before he got his starting shot. “It was sort of like a confidence booster — alright, if Fred is starting to …

49ers QB Brock Purdy focuses on Eagles instead of injury in return to Philadelphia
1 year ago

49ers QB Brock Purdy focuses on Eagles instead of injury in return to Philadelphia

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brock Purdy’s focus headed into his biggest regular-season start as a pro is on the Eagles and their stout defense instead of on the disappointment of his previous trip to Philadelphia that ended in a significant elbow injury. Purdy and the 49ers return to Philadelphia on Sunday for the first time since least season’s NFC title …

Thompson: Brock Purdy has some big-time energy — and it’s perfect for this 49ers team
1 year, 1 month ago

Thompson: Brock Purdy has some big-time energy — and it’s perfect for this 49ers team

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — On a three-step drop, in about two-and-a-half seconds, the ball was launched. And after Aiyuk scooted the remaining 43 yards for the 76-yard touchdown, and the signature moment of the 49ers’ 27-14 win over the Buccaneers, Purdy let out a yell. “I didn’t know what to do.” In the resounding win over Jacksonville last Sunday, the …

Kawakami: Brock Purdy is the 49ers’ QB constant — and constantly surprising
1 year, 1 month ago

Kawakami: Brock Purdy is the 49ers’ QB constant — and constantly surprising

New York Times  

No, Brock Purdy wasn’t dead set on heaving the most stubborn and ill-advised pass of his 49ers career — one that still had Kyle Shanahan shaking his head hours later — as he drifted near the left sideline and saw Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle running with defenders to his right. “I sort of nodded right and literally went right,” …

Thompson: Can Brock Purdy keep it up? These throws show he’s got the talent
1 year, 2 months ago

Thompson: Can Brock Purdy keep it up? These throws show he’s got the talent

New York Times  

One critical drive on Sunday featured three throws by Brock Purdy, throws that not only ended the Cowboys but revealed the talent and mentality of the San Francisco 49ers quarterback. The 49ers were clearly worried about the Cowboys’ pass rush, so they got the ball out of Purdy’s hands quickly. If Purdy leads Aiyuk too far, the momentum carries him …

Kawakami: Case closed — Brock Purdy and the 49ers are very good and only getting better
1 year, 2 months ago

Kawakami: Case closed — Brock Purdy and the 49ers are very good and only getting better

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The most important Brock Purdy Debate isn’t what you thought it was. Here’s the real question in the aftermath of yet another classic Purdy game Sunday in the San Francisco 49ers’ smashing 42-10 victory over the Dallas Cowboys at Levi’s Stadium: Is Purdy destined to be a Pro Bowl QB by the middle of next season, …

Brock Purdy heads into 2nd Thursday night game for 49ers in better health
1 year, 3 months ago

Brock Purdy heads into 2nd Thursday night game for 49ers in better health

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brock Purdy learned about the difficulties of playing on a short turnaround for a Thursday night game in just his second career start last season. You have two days to put it all together and roll.” The process for Purdy headed into Thursday night’s home opener against the New York Giants is a bit easier than …

Purdy throws 2 TDs in return from elbow surgery; 49ers drill Steelers 30-7 in season opener
1 year, 3 months ago

Purdy throws 2 TDs in return from elbow surgery; 49ers drill Steelers 30-7 in season opener

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Brock Purdy spent months rehabbing his surgically repaired right elbow and an entire training camp wondering if he could regain the magic he summoned so improbably — and so regularly — during his remarkable rookie season a year ago. Irrelevant” to the NFC championship game last season, Purdy threw for 220 yards and a pair of touchdowns to …

QB questions linger over 49ers headed into summer break
1 year, 6 months ago

QB questions linger over 49ers headed into summer break

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brock Purdy resumed his throwing program, Trey Lance looked healthy and showed off his improved mechanics and Sam Darnold got acclimated to a new offense. The San Francisco 49ers ended their offseason program and headed off for summer break with some encouraging signs about their quarterback room despite many lingering questions that won’t really start to …

49ers QB Brock Purdy resumes throwing program
1 year, 6 months ago

49ers QB Brock Purdy resumes throwing program

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy has officially resumed his throwing program as he tries to return from offseason elbow surgery in time for the season opener. “He’s had one session thus far and we’re incredibly encouraged by that,” general manager John Lynch told SiriusXM NFL Radio on Wednesday. The hope is he’s ready for the regular …

49ers GM John Lynch: Brock Purdy resumed throwing this week after surgery
1 year, 6 months ago

49ers GM John Lynch: Brock Purdy resumed throwing this week after surgery

New York Times  

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy resumed throwing this week after having surgery on his elbow roughly three months ago, general manager John Lynch told SiriusXM radio Wednesday. Lynch said “the early returns are good” and that the 49ers are “incredibly encouraged” by Purdy’s recovery. Lynch again said that “Brock is the leader in the clubhouse, as we said, but …

Kawakami: It’s Brock Purdy QB1 and then everybody else — the 49ers’ situation looks confusing, but it’s not
1 year, 7 months ago

Kawakami: It’s Brock Purdy QB1 and then everybody else — the 49ers’ situation looks confusing, but it’s not

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Kyle Shanahan really isn’t trying to make this a mystery, though the circumstances and the 49ers’ zigzagging quarterback history aren’t helping him keep things transparent and obvious. Just listen to Shanahan’s answer when he was asked if this was the most talented QB group he’s had during his 49ers tenure, which is now headed into its …

Brock Purdy’s December surprise: 49ers QB has been terrific with the deep ball
2 years ago

Brock Purdy’s December surprise: 49ers QB has been terrific with the deep ball

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The pre-draft scouting reports were clear: Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy has a lot of terrific qualities, but the long ball isn’t one of them. Purdy’s deep-ball numbers include a 34-yard bomb to George Kittle in the third quarter Saturday, the decisive score in the 49ers’ 37-20 win over the Commanders. 📺 #WASvsSF on CBS 📱 …

Can Brock Purdy keep 49ers offense afloat? Rookie QB’s film is encouraging
2 years ago

Can Brock Purdy keep 49ers offense afloat? Rookie QB’s film is encouraging

New York Times  

The 49ers’ hopes now rest on rookie Brock Purdy, the 2022 NFL Draft’s Mr. San Francisco has re-established itself as a true contender during its five-game winning streak, but it’ll likely be without quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo for at least the rest of the regular season after already losing Trey Lance for the season in Week 3. :51 remaining in the …

49ers wowed by Brock Purdy’s quick release, sharp mind and, most of all, guts
2 years ago

49ers wowed by Brock Purdy’s quick release, sharp mind and, most of all, guts

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — When informed Sunday that his first NFL start would come against the NFL’s oldest and most revered quarterback, Brock Purdy had a quick reply. GO DEEPER Prickly encounters: Brock Purdy had brushes with cactus, Nick Saban on way to 49ers Most of all, the 49ers are impressed by the rookie’s fearlessness. Back then, cornerback Richard Sherman …

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