• Xno_Kappa@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    And yet he looked mediocre when he didn’t have his All Pro LT and All Pro WR. Funny how that works.

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    1 year ago

    Even if he is considered a byproduct of a great offensive system, he still has proven that QB evaluation definitely is not an exact science…

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    1 year ago

    Imagine if GEQBUS started this season and posted 15 TDs to 5 INTs. It’s not impossible. Look at Sam Howell.

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    1 year ago

    QB’s that can process quickly THRIVE in Shanahan’s offense. It’s why he and Matt Ryan were a perfect match. Purdy is just like that. Yes he has a lot of weapons, but he’s a good QB. Especially in that system.

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      1 year ago

      I’m convinced that’s the most important trait in drafting a QB. Anyone who is drafted is going to have arm talent but making a read and throwing the ball quickly is what separates a back up with a top level starter.

      I don’t know of any QB that is considered top tier that has slow decision making.

      • Delphicon@alien.topB
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        1 year ago

        Always has been.

        But seriously, that’s the difference between the perennial backup who ends up being a coach and the Brady/Manning/Brees types.

        It’s not enough to understand the game in theory and work hard; you have to be able to “digest” what you’re seeing as fast as it happens.

        It’s kind of like reaction time, it’s like a mental trait that is largely genetic and then you have to work to build all the skills around it.

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    1 year ago

    Ex QBs rave about how he plays the position. He jumps off the screen with anticipation and accuracy in film review. I honestly can’t imagine why anyone would doubt the kid at this point. Stop trying to figure out what he will be. Right now he is playing like an elite QB in this league. That is all that matters.

  • Ok_Pineapple466@alien.topB
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    There is one reason Brock gets discounted: he was the last pick in the draft and his first start he was the 3rd string QB. If the no. 1 overall was playing like Brock, the media would be touting him as the next joe burrow

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      1 year ago

      That’s a fair enough point, but if it were Burrow on this team, he’d be something beyond what he has done in CIN.

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        1 year ago

        Man, did Purdy fuck your mom or something? You’re all over this thread talking shit about him lmao

        You’re apparently a 49ers fan. Just be happy…

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    There’s an insane guy in here swearing up and down that Brock isn’t that good. Jimmy looked good for a few stretches but never this good. Brocks stats through 17 games now since he’s played that many are better than any season Jimmy has ever had. He’s in his 2nd year. Also having a top D helps but he’s not just managing the clock or checking down. He’s throwing the ball down field at an absurdly efficient rate, throwing with great anticipation and extending plays long enough for his playmakers to get open. Jimmy G would not throw down field, would often make bone headed throws right at defenders and took unnecessary sacks. We can pretend that Jimmy and Brock are interchangeable but it’s clear as day that they’re not

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    1 year ago

    Seems like that cb bit on the check down underneath so why is it a smart throw when it seems like the intermediate route had a bigger window? I’m not understanding that part.

    • BoneFistOP@alien.topB
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      1 year ago

      pass had to be past 9yds, and purdy has already gone through his progressions on the left side of the field. Regardless of the “bigger window” in theory, he’d have to react to the window opening and immediately get the ball out on a risky throw. He knows Aiyuk’s route is to fake an in, then go out so he throws the ball with anticipation to where he’s going to be. If he’s accurate then its a free, easy 11 yard play.

  • ExclaimLikeIm5@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    Purdy Gewd week

    They might even get brave enough to air that cheesy Toyota commercial they did for him tomorrow.

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    People say the same about Tua. But he’s balling out and doing well.

    I’d take a Purdy or Tua any day of the week over a Josh Allen or Deshaun Watson who have the “upside, arm and talent”.

    • curgl@alien.topB
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      1 year ago

      We’ve got one full more year of peanuts for Purdy before he can get paid, enjoy it while it lasts :)