NFL: ***2023 San Francisco 49ers***
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They’re just repeating what they hear on sports news. People don’t think for themselves these days they just get the information that they want to hear and go with that narrative. The truth and reality are irrelevant.
I don't know how to sort out which of these was true or not about Purdy in college. He definitely had weaknesses in his game at ISU. There's a reason he was picked last. How much was due to coaching and o-line play vs personal growth I don't know. Don't get me wrong, he's still the best we've ever had at ISU (hopefully we can put the Seneca debate to rest now), but It's a credit to him how much more he has improved in the NFL.
And this is exactly why Brock isn't getting the MVP acknowledgement he has earned. These NFL experts can't possibly admit they couldn't have been more wrong in their evaluation of talent. They're still desperately trying to save face and it makes them look even more stupid.
I figured, being the @Pope, that your advice would be for them to repent for their sins... especially for blasphemy, envy, and pride.
Podcast from KNBR this morning with Brock Purdy on the air with the station's Murph and Markus. Scroll to the date of 12/12 and look for "Brock Purdy" on the list on podcasts for those finding this link after today (Tuesday). This is about a 25 minute interview.
San Francisco becomes first team to clinch a spot in the playoffs for 2023!
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49ers clinch playoff berth after Packers fall to Giants
The 49ers clinched a playoff berth Monday night after the Green Bay Packers fell to the New York Giants.
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The last one is the funny one to me for being simultaneously right and wrong and also his biggest area of growth. Brock absolutely struggled with consistency, making some of the stupidest plays in Iowa State history (the TCU fumble/interception play) and having some games like Baylor in 2020 where he was awful in the first half and nearly perfect in the second half. But he always had a ton of confidence (where the scouting report is wrong), which was both part of the reason for some of those mistakes, as well as part of his ability to overcome them.
I'm not sure if it's on the mental side of the game or on the physical side with helping his throwing motion be more consistent, but he has essentially eliminated the bad plays and stretches while keeping all of the good ones. We did see stretches where he threw like he does now, but usually not whole games. I think that's been his biggest area of improvement.
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I can't tell you how awesome it is to read this thread as a 49ers fan. Love how so many of you are actively rooting for the 49ers now (and of course Brock's success). If I can add some context to things...
I've been a 49er fan my whole life (36 years) and not since Steve Young have I had the confidence in a QB like I do Brock. When he winds up for a deep throw I firmly believe it's a big play waiting to happen (with Jimmy G I was just hoping it wasn't an interception). Brock is so smooth going through reads, using his athleticism when needed and also a bit of a gunslinger that keeps defenses honest. It's a pleasure to watch each week.
I've been a 49er fan my whole life (36 years) and not since Steve Young have I had the confidence in a QB like I do Brock. When he winds up for a deep throw I firmly believe it's a big play waiting to happen (with Jimmy G I was just hoping it wasn't an interception). Brock is so smooth going through reads, using his athleticism when needed and also a bit of a gunslinger that keeps defenses honest. It's a pleasure to watch each week.
Brock is playing at a level higher than Matt Ryan did in his 2016 MVP season. Shanahan and the weapons deserve credit, but keep in mind the 49ers never looked in the same realm on offense with Jimmy G and happily traded away a number 3 overall pick so Purdy could start. That speaks to how good Purdy has been.
I like the fact you're a Purdy fan and also a San Francisco Giants fan. Buster Posey and Tim Lincecum from 2010 to the mid 2010's were the best
Thanks for the comment! I lived in the Bay Area for ten years, but even before that, I would watch the 49ers on tv as a kid with my dad when Montana was QB. Once I left California, I kept my fandom of both the Giants and Niners. Interest has ebbed and flowed over the years, with baseball capturing my full attention with Posey's addition to the team in 2010 and all their insane successes for the next five seasons. He was the heart and soul of the team. I actually see a very similar rise and effect with Purdy and the 49ers. Sort of comes out of nowhere as a rookie and ignites a fire within the franchise. Let's hope the success follows a similar path as the Giants. Purdy is just so damned likeable. If someone doesn't like him, I'd question what horrible event traumatized them as a child, like there's something wrong with that kind of person. Haha!
