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, the end of this one, or could it be even sooner than that? The 49ers won the game 19-12, but Purdy didn’t throw a TD, completed only 65.5 percent of his passes and had a career-low passer rating of 87.4. “Everyone wants to win, everyone knows that they’re good,” Purdy said. … When their time comes, they know that.” Purdy’s already on the same historic tier of 49ers QBs as Colin Kaepernick and Jeff Garcia.

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NFL quarterback's long-term fate revealed after being ruled out of Sunday showdown
4 weeks, 1 day ago

NFL quarterback's long-term fate revealed after being ruled out of Sunday showdown

Daily Mail  

The San Francisco 49ers believe Brock Purdy will return next Sunday for their huge game against Buffalo Bills. They face the Packers tied second in the NFC West alongside Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams, meaning Purdy's absence comes at a terrible time for last season's Super Bowl runners-up. According to Adam Schefter on Sunday morning, San Francisco believe Purdy …

Tom Brady issues glowing verdict of NFL quarterback
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tom Brady issues glowing verdict of NFL quarterback

Daily Mail  

NFL legend and current Fox Sports commentator Tom Brady has issued a glowing review of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. Purdy has been the 49ers starting quarterback since midway through the 2022, when injuries to Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo forced the team's hand. San Francisco is 4-4 and not currently in a playoff spot at the NFL regular …

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 …

The 49ers plan to play Brock Purdy and other starters in exhibition game against the Saints
4 months, 1 week ago

The 49ers plan to play Brock Purdy and other starters in exhibition game against the Saints

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — After canceling joint practices this week because of a litany of injuries, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan plans to play several of his starters, including quarterback Brock Purdy, in an exhibition game against the New Orleans Saints. “It’s always nice when you get to go up against a different look, different guys and stuff,” Purdy …

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 counts on a healthy offseason leading to even more progress
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Brock Purdy counts on a healthy offseason leading to even more progress

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Brock Purdy’s brief time in the NFL has been a bit of a whirlwind with him going from “Mr. “Last year he had to do it and then it would just be frustrating for him because he couldn’t really go work on it,” coach Kyle Shanahan said. “At quarterback, you can obviously continue to work on …

Patrick Mahomes vs. Brock Purdy: Super Bowl LVIII tale of the QB (metrics) tape
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Patrick Mahomes vs. Brock Purdy: Super Bowl LVIII tale of the QB (metrics) tape

New York Times  

If you placed the regular-season production of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy side by side and covered their names, Joe Fan would assume Mahomes possessed the league-leading rates while Purdy fought his way into being a top-10 quarterback. Buy Overall production Regular season player EPA/DB Psr Rt Total EPA Off EPA/Play Brock …

Steve Young explains how 49ers QB Brock Purdy can run off with Super Bowl title
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve Young explains how 49ers QB Brock Purdy can run off with Super Bowl title

LA Times  

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy ran for 48 yards against the Detroit Lions in the NFC championship game. Nearly three decades ago, quarterback Steve Young passed for a record six touchdowns as the San Francisco 49ers won the last of their five Super Bowl championships. On Sunday, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will lead the 49ers against the Kansas City …

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 …

Brock Purdy reached Super Bowl in second year. Joe Montana, Steve Young never made it that soon
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Brock Purdy reached Super Bowl in second year. Joe Montana, Steve Young never made it that soon

LA Times  

Brock Purdy is the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. “Do I think it’s time to pick a new nickname?” Purdy said in response to a reporter’s question Monday during Super Bowl opening night at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Hall of Fame 49ers quarterback Joe Montana was 2-6 as a starter in his first …

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 …

Kawakami: 49ers didn’t just come back to win the NFC title, they justified this entire era
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Kawakami: 49ers didn’t just come back to win the NFC title, they justified this entire era

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — When the moment of absolute truth arrived Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers weren’t scared, they were angry. That would have been a real rough way to end it if we couldn’t have played better with our group.” The 49ers struck back so quickly in the third quarter — a field goal after they got the second-half …

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 …

49ers QB Brock Purdy will get Week 18 off. Sam Darnold to start against the Rams
11 months, 2 weeks ago

49ers QB Brock Purdy will get Week 18 off. Sam Darnold to start against the Rams

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Quarterback Brock Purdy will sit out the San Francisco 49ers’ regular-season finale after the team already wrapped up the No. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday that Sam Darnold will start in place of Purdy on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams with nothing at stake for San Francisco in the game. I want Brock to get …

Brock Purdy’s performance for the 49ers keeps silencing the skeptics
1 year ago

Brock Purdy’s performance for the 49ers keeps silencing the skeptics

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The notion that Brock Purdy is simply a creation of coach Kyle Shanahan’s schemes and the best set of playmakers in the NFL gets put to rest the way he plays each week. His teammates think it’s time he gets a bigger share of the credit instead of it all going to Shanahan, Christian McCaffrey, Deebo …

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 …

This time it’s Brock Purdy who dishes out punishment in 49ers’ statement win
1 year ago

This time it’s Brock Purdy who dishes out punishment in 49ers’ statement win

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — In January, Brock Purdy was injured, incapacitated and left covering up in Philadelphia. '” Brock Purdy broke this Bradley Roby tackle as one of the signature plays in the 49ers’ dominant win in Philly. GO DEEPER On Brock Purdy’s quick recovery, his mental sharpness and the 49ers' power of sleep He approached the Eagles game in the same …

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 …

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 …

Brock Purdy produces first 49ers perfect passer rating since Joe Montana in 1989
1 year, 1 month ago

Brock Purdy produces first 49ers perfect passer rating since Joe Montana in 1989

New York Times  

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy dazzled in the team’s win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday with a perfect 158.3 passer rating. GO DEEPER Brock Purdy's perfect throw and the sense of instant 49ers history NFL Week 11 scores: Live updates, schedule, highlights, reaction, odds and news No more sputtering for San Francisco The 49ers sputtered as a …

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,” …

49ers QB Brock Purdy clears concussion protocol and will start against the Bengals
1 year, 1 month ago

49ers QB Brock Purdy clears concussion protocol and will start against the Bengals

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy cleared the final step of concussion protocol and is set to start on Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. The 49ers announced Saturday that Purdy will have no injury designation for the game against the Bengals after suffering the concussion late in a loss at Minnesota on Monday night. Coach Kyle …

49ers QB Brock Purdy placed in concussion protocol
1 year, 1 month ago

49ers QB Brock Purdy placed in concussion protocol

Associated Press  

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is in concussion protocol, putting his status for this week’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals in doubt. Coach Kyle Shanahan said that Purdy reported symptoms on the flight home after Monday night’s loss in Minnesota and was placed in the protocol. “He just has to go through the process.” Shanahan said Purdy could play …

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 …

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 …

Thompson: Brock Purdy, the 49ers and the ‘weird situation’ with so much riding on it
1 year, 3 months ago

Thompson: Brock Purdy, the 49ers and the ‘weird situation’ with so much riding on it

New York Times  

Jimmy Garoppolo, lacquered in his trademark professionalism and politeness, fired a shot at his former coach when discussing Trey Lance’s unceremonial dump-off to Dallas. “I’ll just leave it at that.” These are just the latest remarks in a slow leak of Garoppolo’s clear frustrations with 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan. But in the macro, in the grand scheme of the …

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 …

49ers quarterback Brock Purdy returns after injury in NFC title game loss
1 year, 10 months ago

49ers quarterback Brock Purdy returns after injury in NFC title game loss

LA Times  

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick causes a fumble by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy as he prepares to pass during the first quarter Sunday in the NFC championship game. San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy managed to play most of the second half of a 31-7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game after suffering an elbow …

Brock Purdy’s injury delivers brutal finishing blow to 49ers’ season
1 year, 10 months ago

Brock Purdy’s injury delivers brutal finishing blow to 49ers’ season

New York Times  

PHILADELPHIA — One image in the second quarter Sunday told a season-long story: On the 49ers’ sideline was Brock Purdy, his right elbow tucked against his stomach and protected by a black brace, and next to him was Trey Lance, his right foot in a plastic boot. The scene captured a year that was dominated by quarterback injuries, beginning with …

The next Brock Purdy: Which 2023 NFL Draft prospect could repeat the rise of the 49ers QB?
1 year, 10 months ago

The next Brock Purdy: Which 2023 NFL Draft prospect could repeat the rise of the 49ers QB?

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the 49ers vs Eagles in the NFC Championship Game. That’s why Purdy could go into NFL team interviews this time last year and rattle off a play call like this with no difficulty whatsoever: Sync right flex, F near, Flash 61 Y Vista left X post with F cards. According to the 247Sports team …

Brock Purdy and 49ers beat Seahawks in NFC wild-card round for 11th straight win
1 year, 11 months ago

Brock Purdy and 49ers beat Seahawks in NFC wild-card round for 11th straight win

LA Times  

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy passes during a 41-23 NFC wild-card playoff win over the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday. Brock Purdy threw three touchdown passes and ran for a fourth score in his playoff debut, leading the San Francisco 49ers to a 41-23 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in a wild-card game Saturday. “So I’m not surprised.” Purdy threw …

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 📱 …

Purdy, 49ers topple Seahawks 21-13, win NFC West
2 years ago

Purdy, 49ers topple Seahawks 21-13, win NFC West

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — Rookie quarterback Brock Purdy never doubted he’d take the field for the 49ers with a chance at winning a division title. It’s pretty unbelievable.” Purdy threw a pair of touchdown passes to George Kittle, and the 49ers won their first NFC West title since 2019, beating the Seattle Seahawks 21-13 on Thursday night. Purdy and Kittle connected again …

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 …

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 …

49ers’ Brock Purdy had brushes with Nick Saban, cactus on his way to the NFL
2 years, 7 months ago

49ers’ Brock Purdy had brushes with Nick Saban, cactus on his way to the NFL

New York Times  

Brock Purdy was lightly recruited after his junior season of high school. “I mean, he’s the offense,” said Adam Snyder, the longtime 49ers offensive lineman who now coaches the offensive line for the high school. He goes, ‘Coach, he didn’t know who I was.’” “He came back from his recruiting trip and said, ‘I want to go somewhere and try …

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