Brock Purdy's ELITE Feel On Display

[@Yeeeeehaaaw]

The three touchdowns on one drive was pretty dang impressive.

[@RobertC.CurranIII]

3 TDs on the same drive!

[@haZedxClanz]

Haters will never admit Purdy is elite

[@kwilo]

@@haZedxClanzthey can’t bear the idea, he’s one of the greats

[@Travis8126]

Niners struck gold with Purdy! He is continuing to get better, the best is yet to come!

[@andrehardy4721]

Look at trevor lawrence, all of the talent, none of the processing

[@jaybraker]

talent is something that is expressed through the process of the challenge, meaning if in the game you show that you are better/more athletic/stronger and it bears out in the film, then you are talented... if you have all those attributes but you cant win games or your play is not good, as in, you cant complete passes regularly or you throw excessive int.. i argue that you not talented, you are just athletic.. stop calling people who don't play football good talented.. they are just athletic.

[@edwardbrito4010]

Yep it’s stupid Jamarcus, Wilson, Young , Caleb so many did not play half as good as his Dolphins & TB game to start his career on no OTA first string straps.

[@audience7264]

​@jaybraker athletism is a talent. Arm strength as well. Height & build isn't a talent as much as it is an attribute, & in football, it's a desirable attribute.

[@jaybraker]

@audience7264 attribute.. not talent u said it urself.. have the strongest arm in the world.. means nothing without the "talent" to make it beneficial towards the sport.. Jalen hurts is as we speak getting exposed by the league.. he is probably top 5 most athletic qb's in the league.. but because he lacks the ability to read defenses, he can't use it to his advantage. So he doesn't seem to be as "talented" as a result. His athleticism isn't lacking.. but he sure does seem less talented

[@audience7264]

@@jaybraker athletism is a talent, it includes running fast, arm strength includes throwing the ball far. These are not merely attributes, you have to develop these skills. Attributes are something you're simply born with, whether or not you work out. Now, being evasive, throwing the ball accurately & on time, these are talents as well, but they're talents of the mind. There's a difference between the 2. QBs require the mind a lot, unlike other positions, that don't require it as much.

[@jonathanlopez2697]

It took me that wildcard game against Seattle his rookie season to say, " yup, he's the real deal." He played amazing prior, dont get me wrong, but you want to see how he responds in certain situations and i think by that wildcard game you pretty much seen it all from him. How quick was his release, does he scramble well, was he accurate, how does he respond to blitzes, to crowd noise, does he panic, is he a leader, does he throw off platform,, how does he throw on the run, does he go through progressions, does he make the proper read. Every question answered rather quickly. And then of course he cemented that last year. And he in fact STILL GETTING BETTER. Truly amazing to watch Brock Purdy. My eyes see Drew Brees with athletic quickness. Hes currently on pace to to throw for 4,800 yards on just 519 attempts. If this defense holds up this year you can bank on Brock Purdy once again being in the MVP race. Being a top 3 QB in the league would be undebateable .

[@nathanchildress5596]

Purdy just knows football 🏈, he’s rock solid where other QBs can sometimes fall apart, and damn it feels good to trust your quarterback. We’re 2-2 but he’s carrying the team along with Warner and Mason

[@MisterMediocrity-uu9gx]

You made several of the most sound observations in this video. For example: (1) His extreme self-confidence and comfort as shown by his relaxed laughter before this Patriots' game or when crediting the Rams' DC after the last game. (2) Why Brock almost always has an open field ahead of him whenever he sprints left or right out of a muddy pocket. (3) His arm is more than good enough to be a franchise QB because his arm strength is in the context of his several elite gifts/traits: (self-trust, processing speed, sneaky athleticism, etc.).

[@dsanchezc3]

Purdy is falling into his true talent. He's becoming elusive and taking opportunities to scramble when the pocket breaks down or sees the sea part in front of him. This just adds to his leadership, great passing ability, and football IQ. He's a real "Johnny Football" without the bad habits.

[@thepepperlander]

I thought Brock Purdy was the real deal in that Dolphin game a few years ago when under an intense pass rush I just see a mass of guys and an arm above them throwing a bullet to the right receiver for about 15 yards. I thought WTF ??? He played a good game and seemed to get better every week with no b.s. attitude. I watched Montana weekly back in the day and he had ok arm strength but he had brains. Brains are what make the greats not arm strength. I can't believe the 49ers were so crazy about drafting Lance and ended up with Purdy.

[@mountainkat5248]

Purdy's spatial awareness is spooky. I've honestly never seen anything like it.

[@petechristian8246]

Purdys pocket awareness is crazy, he feels the pressure and moves with his head up looking to throw till the last second.

[@CaptainAmerica2k7]

@@petechristian8246 He just needs to protect the ball better. Heck we need a better right tackle, a better center and a left tackle to eventually replace Trent Williams.

[@DanielGonzalez-vo5ni]

I kinda feel his ability is working against him he's convinced our staff we can win with less investments on the oline

[@kcmann12]

Purdy is what I thought jimmy g was after those first 5 games

[@guyhaberman]

Amazing take

[@TheRealJaCrispy]

I remember that 5-0 start with Jimmy G. The difference is that Brock Purdy actually produced. Purdy came back even better than the year before. Jimmy G was carried even so much that Shanahan didn't even trust Jimmy to throw the ball in the playoffs. Shanny leaves Purdy unleashed.

[@KING-MUFFASA]

Jimmy never scrambles ever purdy does it all

[@CaptainAmerica2k7]

​@KING-MUFFASA No. If you watch his highlights for the previous seasons, he does scramble when necessary. The difference is that Purdy is more accurate, his throws give the receivers a chance to run after catch. That is huge. That's why Coach Shanahan trusts Purdy not like Jimmy. On top of that Jimmy was plagued with injuries.

[@KING-MUFFASA]

@@CaptainAmerica2k7 yeah ever since he got hurt he was never the same

[@1shinytop686]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a quarterback throw tighter spirals consistently than Brock does. There is absolutely no wobbles in most of his footballs. It probably doesn’t change anything about the game but it is impressive.

[@jeffcressotti]

Niners offense is wrecking the league with 2 7th round picks and 1 undrafted free agent.

[@Who-vt9oh]

I gotta be honest, I wasn't sure if Purdy was really worth the $60 million a year a lot of people have been speculating he would get when he's eligible for a new contract. I've changed my mind, I think he is worth it.

[@karenhardie1132]

Niners hit a home run with Brock. A cannon arm is not everything. Need accuracy, processing and reading defenses. Kyle said it best, Brock has a natural ability to play the position. 😊 His dad was a professional athlete too. Brock's athleticism is under rated.

[@Q_z_]

I wouldnt be surprised if Purdy was trying to get Aiyuk involved knowing that he hasnt had a chance to shine. We've heard that he's a great teammate and Bell talked about how Purdy talked him up after the drops last game. Dude is all about the team

[@mikedown3219]

Your point about QBs leaving the pocket early is a valid one. Someone did a breakdown of Jalen Hurts last season when the 49ers rolled over them. Might have been Chase Daniels or Baldy, can’t quite remember but they showed how Hurts on 4 or 5 occasions missed an open receiver simply because he escaped the pocket prematurely. Had he waited another half a second each time he would have had an open receiver. You almost never see Brock do that.

[@davey4731]

Don’t forget the pump fakes, that absolutely destroys the defenders brain that try to get him while scrambling.

[@joellucas4624]

You are correct!! He needs to do that , to throw off the defenders, Brock , is not the tallest quarterback , so by pump faking is perfect !!!

[@guyhaberman]

every time it works I wonder "will that work forever?" lol

[@davey4731]

@@guyhaberman a man can hope! I think it will considering he makes out of pocket throws after scrambling similar to the play with like 4:20 left in the first quarter. Obviously it looks different to a degree but they have to respect his ability to throw.

[@jacobmorenzoni1873]

He is fun to watch, we are blessed as fans of this team

[@mkm2963]

I can’t get over people continuing to say he doesn’t have an “elite arm”, when for these last two season he’s been the best deep ball passer by far

[@JLEW627]

People think "elite" means 'cannon". There was a guy by the name of Jamarcus Russel who could throw the ball 100 yards in the air..... the dude sucked out loud in the NFL. Purdy is elite in every aspect of his game!

[@travisthornton4954]

His arm may not be electric lik3 Josh Allen's, but it's accurate with the right type of touch on the ball.

[@CaptainAmerica2k7]

Arm strength and athleticism are not everything. The Elite processing is crucial.

[@miken2968]

Love hearing Guy's take on the games... was interested to hear what he'd think of Brocks game

[@mikebrown2817]

I said the first time I watched him, he reminds me of Montana. All aspects. Now he's in year 3, he looks more like Joe than ever. So smart, undersized, no rocket arm, accuracy off the charts, and runs only when necessary. I love Brock.

[@rickhogan5222]

It honestly feels like Purdy was feeling out the first couple weeks. For example week 2 he was standing in the pocket not totally trusting what he was seeing. Now he has a good feel on when to move to extend plays these last couple weeks. It’s been awesome to watch!

[@oscarposada6144]

Montana never had the strongest arm. Montana did win four superbowls. I'm 100% sure that the 49rs organization, players and fans would love four superbowl wins with Brock.

[@ains7327]

We gotta get 1 before 4

[@MrDgfresh83]

I love Brock but I'm not sure they can do it with Shanahan. He's so painfully overrated.

[@ains7327]

@@MrDgfresh83 who you getting that’s better? You gotta be a bandwagon because we’ve been one of the Super Bowl favorites the last 4 years you wanna go back to chip kelly tomsula martz singeltary days?

[@TitanPardy808]

Not apples to apples. I think the Niners had one of the larger payrolls in the 80’s and 90’s putting them at an advantage over other teams. It was different times with different rules. The NFL wasn’t the juggernaut it is now so most owners were much more tight with dishing out money.

[@AntonioBaker-zk8zu]

@@MrDgfresh83 it. Shanahan keeps on not playing the talent that’s on the bench they can help this team. I agree with you but Jacob Cowing and Ricky Pearsall can help this office even more because they are explosive wideouts .

[@kupalisky3553]

Brock has the ability to see a thousand possible futures and pick the right one

[@michaeld830]

Very keen observation about Brock’s ability to stay in the pocket, let the field clear, and just GO. Your insights are always appreciated Guy!

[@robertmcintyre3625]

Agreed!! Not since Kurt Warner have I enjoyed watching a qb perform so much!!

[@ertrstytry]

the intangibles

[@eddierodriguez3472]

The TD pass to Kittle was money. The catch was amazing too.

[@OfficialPhdPepper]

So many good observations Guy. I find it a little baffling that people just can’t seem to have a rational balanced perspective on Purdy. They get distracted by the fact that he doesn’t have the arm strength, but can’t understand how that is a genuine relative weakness for him. The whole package is just so strong. Great work here today.

[@michaelsheedy7988]

Great take, Guy

[@crystalscuor]

new subscriber here & LOVE how you explained brock’s level of comfort. i hadn’t been able to put my finger on it, but that is exactly what stands out in his abilities. beautifully said.

[@guyhaberman]

Appreciate that, welcome!

[@curtd2741]

I agree - That interception felt like Brock was forcing it to Aiyuk just to get him going.

[@PradoTraceAZ]

It was a KS sideline call no doubt in my mind. If Brock had thrown it the second Aiyuk ran to the flat footed defender it would have been a tuddy walking in.

[@-clif1987]

To the guy talking shit on the interception. It’ was his 2nd all year he was just having fun. Brock looks great. I watched Allen last night with the same o line struggles. They play similar with scrambles except Brock has to elude where Allen is such a freak he is big enough to just stiff arm guys to the ground

[@jaybraker]

on the play that you say Purdy cant make... he actually made the throw.. the defender blatantly hit deebo before the ball got to him.. it was P.I.

[@matthias8896]

I think the accuracy makes up more for the arm strength than the processing does. Very rarey does he flat out just miss a guy. Ive seen some ducks from guys like herbert and jordan love with bigger arms that end up getting picked while trying to play hero ball throwing on the run.

[@melissah8415]

Purdy and Jennings. Both 7th round picks! Neither really expected to make a team, if they did they'd be on the practice squad, if not then they'd be 3rd on the depth chart. Both stepped up and proved everyone wrong. Purdy; amazing team player, leader, great QB and doesn't make excuses for losses or his performance. Never shows being upset that a receiver didn't catch a ball they should have caught.

[@Salty_Cyclist]

I love Purdy heat checks even if they end badly lol

[@DanielGonzalez-vo5ni]

Same I feel he's our Brett Favre type Gunslinger with better decision making and honestly I think he just didnt see that other guy in coverage of that endzone pick

[@guyhaberman]

lololol

[@modifiedprogramjam4830]

I was sooo proud of Brock today

[@wolfman9959]

When I see Brock wind up and throw a deep ball, I always feel confident it's going to be caught. It's crazy

[@philmickelsonscalves7585]

Same

[@dsanchezc3]

@wolfman9959 I always say, "Here it comes!" And never doubt that ball will land where it's supposed to land. Wish Aiyuk would have fought for thar ball in the air instead of waiting for it to land on his arms.

[@AlexanderofRedwood]

Brock Purdy: Slow is steady, steady is smooth, smooth is fast.

[@samuelault4723]

Now that defences have caught up to the modern pass game it will be more and more important to have an elite processor under centre. I’m glad we have that in Purdy and will have that for years after his extension.

[@stevenvox6549]

He completed deep throws, so the 15 for 27 is misleading - it was for 288 yards.

[@nealjohnson6369]

Brock is likeeeee sneaky Good! And I can’t get enough !

[@fcruz3242]

His scrambles remind me of Rodgers. Always looking for the open man.

[@BigWillieStyle-pj5ts]

Also, Look at this stat over first 25 games in the NFL since 1970. Highest passer rating, 1) Brock Purdy 112.6 2) Patrick Mahomes 112.5 3) Kurt Warner 106.2 4) Dan Marino 105.1

[@OfficialPhdPepper]

I thought the INT was as you have said just kind of a let’s see how it goes. But I think the main reasons he actually threw the pass were because one: he wanted to give BA a chance for a big play. Two: he didn’t see the safety, but because he missed his shot last week he thought he’d let it rip this time. He said he’d make that throw next time and he did. It just was the wrong decision.

[@KING-MUFFASA]

King purdy the next goat

[@Young6un23]

Purdy is looking more dangerous. He’s got better poise than last year. He’s definitely got that gun slinger mentality.

[@name-vi6fs]

I was thinking the exact same thing with that end zone int.

[@DarrenRuskamp]

Guy, very good insight on Brock and Dylan Raiola. Dylan will likely be a Heisman his sophomore year. Go Big Red!

[@guyhaberman]

#GBR

[@PhilipStahl-b4w]

The interception wasn’t the greatest play and decision, but one thing it does is show defenses that Aiyuk is still an option. Once he gets into form, then defenses will have to decide who’s more important to cover, Aiyuk, Jennings, Kittle, or Deebo

[@hya_versus6354]

interception was brock feeling unstoppable, in a close game and important down Brock doesn't take that risk. Game wasn't close and Purdy was dropping bombs all day, think he just let it rip just because.

[@katstone780]

​@@hya_versus6354Nah he said in the presser he didn't see Peppers and thought Aiyuk was one-on-one and gonna beat his man

[@hectorjr1986]

What you just said about not looking at the stats and watch him needs to be told to nick Wright 😂

[@johnbull1568]

I don't think the contract negotiations will be too painful next year. It's not a good look to try to lowball a guy that's already provided crazy value for money. My guess is they either offer Dak's deal + $1, or a 7-10 year deal on slightly less annual money. They won't risk a) offending Purdy, and b) him holding out.

[@BadxMike]

Wait so 53 yd dimes dont count as "Elite Arm"? regardless of how you try to qualify your reasoning of his lack of arm talent, he still has the power to make long, accurate throws. This isn't a "Praise Purdy video", it is a backhanded compliment. You should open a gas station for how much gas-lighting is being dished out.

[@DanielGonzalez-vo5ni]

The funny thing is that barometer would mean Mahomes probably isn't elite since apparently 54 air yards is his longest completion to this date what a scrub

[@RaoVenu]

I think what they mean by "elite arm" is that Purdy needs a lot of momentum / windup compared to say Josh Allen for a deep pass. To me that is more a strength than a weakness for Purdy as he doesn't have the superman complex. Josh Allen can skate by with ignoring the basics and get himself into stupid situations.

[@guyhaberman]

the guy claiming "gas-lighting" usually isn't one you can have an honest convo with... but yea bro... if you are arguing he has an elite arm then basically all of your opinions are invalidated. It's objective, its not debatable. That's okay - he does other stuff great. This video is a compliment to the other stuff he does.

[@BadxMike]

@@guyhaberman is it really subjective when you put qualifiers on what you determine is an “Elite Arm”? Because, you have qualifiers, you can now apply it to all QB’s. Which means in your metrics you now have constant that could make your parameters place other elite arm’d QB’s there with Purdy. I would say it is definitely gaslighting when you make us think we are crazy when we all watch him throw 30+ yard dimes constantly or throw through windows barely as wide as the ball itself accurately, then attempt to convince us that “he does not have an elite arm.” I’m am definitely up for debating these facts. Even better a comparison. Let’s talk about competition percentage on passes 30+ yards Purdy is at 68.9%, how about Josh Allen, widely considered a “Elite Arm”. He sits at 69.3%, what about Lamar Jackson, at a 65.6% I am 100% open to any debate where you tell me that the 0.4% difference make Purdy’s arm not elite. And lastly, if without a doubt, if you can prove it beyond a reasonable doubt I will gladly admit my error. But, with your (assumed) definition of elite arm, is inherently bias. His team wins because of him. Not the other way around. As so many have argued. I can debate that too. While the comment was funny disrespect was not the intention. But, it was, as I said, a back handed compliment. Like me telling my wife. Yes, those shoes look great on you but they are ugly as sin! It still equates to me saying “hey wife, you’re wearing ugly shoes”. *source: www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/josh-allen-accuracy-on-passes-greater-than-30-yards (insert name with a hyphen as space)

[@guyhaberman]

​@@BadxMike "elite arm" is a conversation about arm strength. This is universally accepted. Josh Allen had an elite arm when he was a 56% passer in college and he has one now. It has nothing to do with accuracy.

[@adeverel]

Really at what point does a "cannon" of an arm get qbs in to trouble? Trying to fix mistakes/fit windows because of self perceived arm talent? Brock seems to know what his arm can and cant do and if hes late to a read hes not trying to get it off with "zip" to try and fit it into a closing window, instead hes already looking to his next read or scramble. Yet he can still fit a rope into the second level to a crossing WR when it has to happen. At one point today he had 11 completions for 220 yards with minimal YAC. that is nuts in the current NFL when on the same day there was a QB who had 8 completions for -7 yards at one point. (bo nix). Brock has plenty of arm talent with an elite ability to get through reads quickly and also has a rapidly developing pocket awareness that seems to be one of the best in football. I think his trajectory is only limited by his teams awareness, his coaches utilization of him and most importantly him keeping himself humble in the game and not trying to make low percentage throws when hes hot, as we saw today with the endzone int.

[@JayRu594]

It’s this pleasantly unfamiliar feeling is 9ers fans are experiencing now: having a quarterback you can trust. It feels good, I must say.

[@slowmobius2136]

Brock almost has no wasted movement. He’s truly a pass first guy and scrambling is only when needed

[@katstone780]

Guy, the reason why 49er fans get hissy about arm strength talk is that a lot of casuals who don't even watch Purdy play hear it and immediately think dink and dunk, noodle arm, and can't throw deep balls or is terrible at them then spread this 💩 around without fact checking. Even worse are casuals who "watched" the game, see him throw 45+ yarders yet still say check down king🤦‍♀️

[@oriefish5]

Its a game of numbers and brock helps them be a +1 at times.

[@CamilleSchiess]

Idk that pass to debo was awesome and accurate, he just didn’t see the defender

[@CamilleSchiess]

Sorry i meant Aiyuk lol 😂 i agree the interception wasn’t a big deal.

[@JoMan757]

Remember when you said the Niners can't hit deep balls? I remember.

[@markfisher2683]

What does “ elite arm” mean? Throwing the ball quicker? Farther? More accurately? Are Purdy’s throws not matching up to specific QB stats?? Yet he’s still considered one of the best, statistically, in the league? I don’t get it…

[@guyhaberman]

Elite arm is a physical trait not a statistical one, mostly people are referring to arm strength.

[@fanman8102]

Josh Allen? Ain’t that the guy who threw lame duck in the Championship game that cost his team a trip to the SB? I could be mistaken but I’m pretty sure that was Josh Allen.

[@Riley.a_Music]

He hasn’t been to a championship game since 2020

[@ShaunHensley]

Brock's been making connections in quadruple coverage regularly. So he threw in double once and it bit him, big deal

[@BigWillieStyle-pj5ts]

I will always take a QB that throws the most deep balls in the NFL with the highest success rate, over a QB with a strong arm that has a low success rate.

[@user-tj6gx7hv2u]

This guy sounds exactly like Sam Harris if he was talking about football.

[@edwardbrito4010]

Purdy decision making elite that horrific blocking last 2 weeks it’s an embarrassment he ran or scrambled to get a play. BA gave up on plays, OL just standing there, RB miss blocks. They need to clean the pocket but Purdy doesn’t do almost any dumb plays haters only complain about 1-2 mistakes but don’t see 30 good plays.

[@akin242002]

This wasn't Purdy's best game this season either. The Jets game and the RAMs game he was better. This game he had 1 good quarter in the 2nd quarter. The 3rd quarter the team as a whole got a bit sloppy. 1st and 4th quarter he was playing safe.

[@cjgray9352]

The play to deebo if that was an elite arm he would not have to slow down and would had lead him to a score it’s still good he is willing to throw it though to open up other things and it puts it on tape for future opponents

[@Richard-gw2lr]

Wrong. Deebo got free a reward steps because he juked the dude. The DB caught up to him fast. Deebo doesn't have breakout speed. It's better than average but he ain't outrunning anybody

[@trumpsanoompaloompa3612]

It’s that fact that he makes the experts look like morons.

[@guitarkoala5]

33 seconds ago hi Guy 👋

[@StarsDie88]

The most important skills for a quarterback -- Brock is elite at those skills. The most overrated skills for a quarterback -- Brock is merely average to slightly above average at those skills.

[@Jack02829]

And still hates on this guy why? It's all jealousy bc they can't do what he can do as a QB,

[@xyzpath]

Did you see his BUTT?!

[@themastermagicians2745]

O-line, d-line, DBs, special team are STILL. TRASH 😂

[@Wethepeople0987]

Brock purdy possesses the qualities and abilities that cannot be taught.

[@coilbiohazard]

He does lack arm strength. Alot of his long passes, the receivers have to slow down to catch it. Otherwise he's great.

[@s.l.2409]

They have the Madden curse this year so they’ll win nothing 😂

[@Neotidus]

That was not an elite performance. He’s good but a long way from elite

[@guyhaberman]

Right. Not an elite performance.

[@_JayPyrotechnics]

Yet his numbers been up there with the elites since he became a starter. Come on He leads the league in passing yards in 4 games this season. Just accept it, just cause he isn’t fast like Lamar or hurts doesn’t make him not elite. It’s his natural processing and to feel the pocket under pressure as a nfl QB. I mean he showed what he can do with his legs in the nfc championship game if that matters.

[@LargeJeffrey]

Yeah it wasn’t his best performance but dude put up 4,280 yards and 31 TDs last year on only 444 passing attempts. That was 20th in the league for attempts but 5th in yards. For yards, every other quarterback in the top 15 besides cj stroud and Lamar Jackson had over 100 more attempts than Purdy. Seems elite to me

[@_JayPyrotechnics]

@@LargeJeffrey exactly. His numbers been consistent with or without his main “weapons”. Purdy is elite, people just can’t believe it due to his draft status. If he was picked at 3rd instead of trey lance, whole NFL world would be praising him.

[@judithoberpaul509]

​@@_JayPyrotechnicsI'm not a football pro, but what about many of the QBs who were selected early? Where are they today? Brock went from being Mr. Irrelevant to Mr. Relevant. And that's why there are enough haters out there. Prejudiced hostility, seeing him as an opponent, a rival.

[@kittykat334]

And to the Brock haters who allege that Brock can’t throw long or long/accurate-here’s poop/stats in your faces to prove you all wrong in one game alone: Brock completed (4) accurate long passes ranging from 32 to 53 yards each.

[@steveo601]

Imagine this guy with Sean Peyton. That Brees/Saints O.🫤🫤🫤🫤🫤. SB wins