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QB Brock Purdy, SF (4 Viewers)
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Wingnut
Footballguy
Akash A making sense:
I really think the #49ers might get boat raced in this matchup.
It almost makes sense to roll out Brock Purdy vs. Cardinals, rather than throw him out to the wolves against the Rams (and their #1 defense).
Could you imagine the discussion if Purdy makes the start and looks rusty against a really good defense?
Mac’s in rhythm, makes sense to find a slightly easier opponent to roll out Purdy when he’s still bothered by the toe and coming off 2 months not playing a game.
I really think the #49ers might get boat raced in this matchup.
It almost makes sense to roll out Brock Purdy vs. Cardinals, rather than throw him out to the wolves against the Rams (and their #1 defense).
Could you imagine the discussion if Purdy makes the start and looks rusty against a really good defense?
Mac’s in rhythm, makes sense to find a slightly easier opponent to roll out Purdy when he’s still bothered by the toe and coming off 2 months not playing a game.
Wingnut
Footballguy
Steve Young on Brock:
"At some point, Brock, I would suspect, would say, 'Hey, enough. I'm playing,'" Young said during an interview on Bay Area radio station KNBR. "And those conversations, I've got to believe, have happened. If Brock could go out, I think Brock would force it."
Young believes that it's likely Purdy himself who doesn't feel ready to return, as he's still not at full strength. Fortunately, backup quarterback Mac Jones has played well in his absence, helping San Francisco to a 6-3 record.
"I feel like if Brock could somehow play, he would force the issue," Young added. "I would. I would force it publicly, I would force it privately, I would make it happen. And so, it must be—and I know Brock—I would suspect, he can't make it happen because he's not healthy enough."
www.49erswebzone.com
"At some point, Brock, I would suspect, would say, 'Hey, enough. I'm playing,'" Young said during an interview on Bay Area radio station KNBR. "And those conversations, I've got to believe, have happened. If Brock could go out, I think Brock would force it."
Young believes that it's likely Purdy himself who doesn't feel ready to return, as he's still not at full strength. Fortunately, backup quarterback Mac Jones has played well in his absence, helping San Francisco to a 6-3 record.
"I feel like if Brock could somehow play, he would force the issue," Young added. "I would. I would force it publicly, I would force it privately, I would make it happen. And so, it must be—and I know Brock—I would suspect, he can't make it happen because he's not healthy enough."
Steve Young shares candid thoughts on 49ers QB Brock Purdy's recovery
Steve Young shares his honest thoughts on 49ers QB Brock Purdy's recovery and why his return may take longer than fans hoped.
www.49erswebzone.com
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
It’s got to be turf toe. This is the same timeline on every turf toe injury. Purdy isn’t scared of going iut less than perfect, it’s a serious injury.
knollywood
Footballguy
Fer cryin out loud. Between Purdy and Ricky P., I'm starting to question the SF team doctors. I mean, WTH man???
JohnnyU
Footballguy
Of course it’s turf toe, that has already been established.
Turf toe can be a serious injury. We saw it with Burrow, as he had full ligament tears (i.e., grade three turf toe) that required surgery. That put Burrow out for 3 months.
Grade 2 turf toe has a recovery of 4-6 weeks. After tomorrow’s game, Purdy will be at the end of that period. So, if he’s not playing in week 11, I think he had a setback that they’re not telling us about that reset his recovery. Or, he was misdiagnosed from the beginning and probably should’ve had surgery.
Grade 2 turf toe has a recovery of 4-6 weeks. After tomorrow’s game, Purdy will be at the end of that period. So, if he’s not playing in week 11, I think he had a setback that they’re not telling us about that reset his recovery. Or, he was misdiagnosed from the beginning and probably should’ve had surgery.
Wingnut
Footballguy
I think he plays this Sunday.
When asked whether Purdy will run the first-team offense and if the 49ers are building him up to start against the Cardinals, Shanahan simply replied, "Yes."
Purdy has been gradually ramping up his practice sessions over the past few weeks. How has he looked so far?
"I think each week, it's gone better, with last week being the best," Shanahan said. "Each week has been different. So, if he takes a big step forward this week, like he did last week, he should have a good chance to play."
Shanahan noted that there isn't a difficult decision at quarterback given Mac Jones' strong performance in Purdy's absence. It's purely been about Purdy's health.
"He's (Jones) been great, but we've got a lot of confidence in Brock, and we know Brock will play at a high level, too, as long as he's healthy," Shanahan said.
Regarding whether Purdy might be limited in games upon his return, Shanahan emphasized that the quarterback will not play unless he can perform at full capacity.
"If you've got to tell a guy to not be mobile and stay out of situations, it's kind of hard to be successful," Shanahan said. "When a guy gets out on that field, he's got to react and play. And if he doesn't feel that way, which I'll watch from practice and talking to him, then he won't go."
www.49erswebzone.com
When asked whether Purdy will run the first-team offense and if the 49ers are building him up to start against the Cardinals, Shanahan simply replied, "Yes."
Purdy has been gradually ramping up his practice sessions over the past few weeks. How has he looked so far?
"I think each week, it's gone better, with last week being the best," Shanahan said. "Each week has been different. So, if he takes a big step forward this week, like he did last week, he should have a good chance to play."
Shanahan noted that there isn't a difficult decision at quarterback given Mac Jones' strong performance in Purdy's absence. It's purely been about Purdy's health.
"He's (Jones) been great, but we've got a lot of confidence in Brock, and we know Brock will play at a high level, too, as long as he's healthy," Shanahan said.
Regarding whether Purdy might be limited in games upon his return, Shanahan emphasized that the quarterback will not play unless he can perform at full capacity.
"If you've got to tell a guy to not be mobile and stay out of situations, it's kind of hard to be successful," Shanahan said. "When a guy gets out on that field, he's got to react and play. And if he doesn't feel that way, which I'll watch from practice and talking to him, then he won't go."
49ers injury updates: Brock Purdy prepares for 'aggressive' practice, Ricky Pearsall returns
49ers QB Brock Purdy gears up for a potential Week 11 return; WR Ricky Pearsall returns to practice as the team prepares for its Cardinals matchup.
www.49erswebzone.com
Seems like close to a lock based on stuff I'm reading and also sounds to me like he could have gone last week but I get a sense they did not want him to return against the Rams.
Wingnut
Footballguy
Purdy seems to be moving well 
Ray Barboni
Footballguy
As long as Flacco is starting for Cincy? There’s gonna be points scored. I would roll out Rodgers here.
Give Purdy a week to get right.
Neil Beaufort Zod
Footballguy
I know this isn't WDIS, but this news has me really considering him over Nix. I just don't think the Broncos can play the "we'll start trying in the second half" game against KC, so it could be a slog or just get out of hand. And if he's really, truly back healthy, Purdy has most of his weapons back at his disposal.
I can add him off waivers and have contemplated it over starting Caleb or Darnold.
VikingFrog
Footballguy
Starting this week. I’ve been waiting for this day in Superflex to supplant my less than mediocre Trevor Lawrence.
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Giddy up
I have the exact same decision to make in a redraft league. Nearly every week I choose wrong between Nix and Caleb and someone dropped Purdy so I grabbed him
LionOfGosforth
Footballguy
Trying to decide between Purdy and Mayfield. I thought Bills was a good matchup but everything I read suggests Mayfield will struggle this week so, even though it's his first game back, considering Purdy
Really Good.
VikingFrog
Footballguy
Glad to have my Superflex Purdy boy back. We’ve been patient.
LionOfGosforth
Footballguy
Swapped him in for Mayfield last minute, very glad I did.
Wingnut
Footballguy
If you consider 2026 soon, then yeah.
Wingnut
Footballguy
From Twitter:
Everyone saw this touchdown and immediately gave credit to Kyle Shanahan for drawing up this unreal genius play that left CMC wide open. But the people that actually knew what they were watching (like @Graham_SFN) called out the brilliance of Brock in the play.
Interestingly, the pass that looked like Purdy’s easiest of the afternoon — a 9-yard score to an all-by-himself McCaffrey in the second quarter — highlighted his smarts and instincts. As McCaffrey ran to the sideline he pointed to Purdy and then pointed his right index finger at the side of the helmet. The message: That took brains.
“That wasn’t the play,” McCaffrey explained.
McCaffrey was supposed to run a different route on a play on which he was what Juszczyk termed him a “last-ditch outlet.” But he changed course mid-play when he recognized that he’d been dropped in coverage. As McCaffrey broke outside, freelancing, he raised both hands and Purdy moved off his primary reads. McCaffrey caught the pass at the 3-yard line and jogged into the end zone.
The mental side is what Brock is elite top 5 at and why with average physical skills (other than pocket mobility and rushing ability which he's elite at) flashes top 10 franchise QB abilities. This is also why Sam Darnold and Mac Jones picked the 49ers (and why we'll get to pick from the best backups every year) - to come and learn from Brock in terms of weekly prep and the mental side of the game.
This is also what advanced data and statistics tries to normalize in terms of really analyzing the play, schemes, and what really happened out there on a play instead of simply looking at the basic stats of wins, yards, TDs, and INTs and ranking the players.
Everyone saw this touchdown and immediately gave credit to Kyle Shanahan for drawing up this unreal genius play that left CMC wide open. But the people that actually knew what they were watching (like @Graham_SFN) called out the brilliance of Brock in the play.
Interestingly, the pass that looked like Purdy’s easiest of the afternoon — a 9-yard score to an all-by-himself McCaffrey in the second quarter — highlighted his smarts and instincts. As McCaffrey ran to the sideline he pointed to Purdy and then pointed his right index finger at the side of the helmet. The message: That took brains.
“That wasn’t the play,” McCaffrey explained.
McCaffrey was supposed to run a different route on a play on which he was what Juszczyk termed him a “last-ditch outlet.” But he changed course mid-play when he recognized that he’d been dropped in coverage. As McCaffrey broke outside, freelancing, he raised both hands and Purdy moved off his primary reads. McCaffrey caught the pass at the 3-yard line and jogged into the end zone.
The mental side is what Brock is elite top 5 at and why with average physical skills (other than pocket mobility and rushing ability which he's elite at) flashes top 10 franchise QB abilities. This is also why Sam Darnold and Mac Jones picked the 49ers (and why we'll get to pick from the best backups every year) - to come and learn from Brock in terms of weekly prep and the mental side of the game.
This is also what advanced data and statistics tries to normalize in terms of really analyzing the play, schemes, and what really happened out there on a play instead of simply looking at the basic stats of wins, yards, TDs, and INTs and ranking the players.
LawFitz
Footballguy
You have been spot on about Brock from day 1. He is a great QB despite his physical limitations. Like all QBs, he needs a functional OL and the luck of good health, but dude has lowkey been putting up elite metrics for a while, and for some reason few have picked up on that. Brock is the #1 reason why I am not giving up on Pearsall (in redraft).
Wingnut
Footballguy
How often does each QB throw 20+ air yards downfield and what percentage of those throws are catchable?
Here's the chart (hint, look alllllll the way to the right
for comparison, Mac is lower left quadrant)
Brock Purdy is going to chuck the ball down the field, and there's about a 70% chance it'll hit you in the hands. It's easy to see why the 49ers are head over heels about their QB.
Here's the chart (hint, look alllllll the way to the right
for comparison, Mac is lower left quadrant)Brock Purdy is going to chuck the ball down the field, and there's about a 70% chance it'll hit you in the hands. It's easy to see why the 49ers are head over heels about their QB.
