New 49ers QB shares what makes Brock Purdy special

Veteran quarterback Joshua Dobbs joined the San Francisco 49ers as a free agent this offseason and recently shared on “The Victory Degree” podcast how Brock Purdy’s consistent performance makes him an ideal QB1 for the team.

“When the defense comes up, or they get an advantageous look to throw a go-ball, to throw an in-cut, they hit them, and they make those plays, but those plays occur because they were doing the boring stuff at a consistent level,” Dobbs said about listing Purdy among elite quarterbacks, as shared by David Bonilla of 49ers Webzone. “And I’m not saying Brock Purdy’s a boring player when I say this. I’m saying he’s a very consistent player, and he’s a very accurate, consistent quarterback. And that’s what makes guys really good in the NFL.”

According to Pro Football Reference, Purdy was a finalist for the regular-season MVP Award by the end of Week 18 last season, leading the league among qualified players with a 72.8 adjusted QBR, a 113.0 passer rating, 9.6 yards per pass attempt, and a 54.7 percent passing success rate.

Despite these impressive stats, some still label Purdy, the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, as a “game manager” who benefits from an array of star offensive weapons.

“The pass rushers get faster every single year,” Dobbs added. “So you have to be able to quickly make decisions, get the ball out of your hands, get the ball in the playmakers’ hands. And if you’re able to do that at a high level, your team is going to play good football. They’re going to play really good football.”

Dobbs noted on the podcast that Purdy isn’t known for making highlight-reel plays or no-look passes like Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs or Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills. Instead, Purdy excels at executing the fundamental aspects of the game that are crucial for leading a team like the 49ers to the Super Bowl.

Critics might overlook Purdy’s significant contribution to the 49ers being listed as the favorites at +250 odds by DraftKings Sportsbook to represent the NFC in Super Bowl LIX.

Even if Purdy doesn’t secure the Vince Lombardi Trophy this February, he’s likely to sign a substantial contract extension with San Francisco next year.