Have The 49ers Accidentally Found Their QB Of The Future?
By Andy Davies
It was once something of an insult. More recently, it became a term of affection and another example of philathropy in the NFL. But ‘earning’ the moniker of Mr. Irrelevant comes only one way – and that is being the last selection of an NFL Draft class.
Brock Purdy was awarded that dubious honour in 2022. The former Iowa State quarterback had a phenomenal collegiate career in Ames, yet as with most seventh round picks, little was expected from him in terms of an NFL career, let alone as a rookie.
Fate and circumstance have conspired to change that narrative – and now the 49ers may have an unexpected quandary on their hands…
NFC West Champions
Benefitting From Circumstance
Brock Purdy already has 2 starts this season with a 115+ Passer Rating.
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) December 16, 2022
That's more than:
Dak Prescott (1)
Justin Herbert (1)
Derek Carr (1)
Russell Wilson (1)
Tom Brady (0) pic.twitter.com/SpKlslDLC2
Long-Term Or Short Fix?
ANDY DAVIES
NFL ANALYST
A current Sports Journalism masters student, Andy has been writing NFL articles since January 2020. Originally from Wales, Andy also writes for pro football mania and dolphins talk, as well as appearing on podcasts and videos for euro tripz. find him on twitter @andydaviessport.