Brock Purdy’s rise has reached the point where the 49ers’ own general manager is sounding off like a true believer. Ahead of Monday Night Football, John Lynch offered a straight-up endorsement of his quarterback before San Francisco hosted the Washington Commanders at Levi’s Stadium in Week 6.
Lynch’s praise was clear when he spoke with Pat McAfee before the game.
“He's a stud, he has been from the time he got here. I tell people all the time, don't count your reps, make your reps count…He's not being safe, he's ripping (the ball) in tight windows, ever since then we knew we had a player. He's done nothing but get better this entire time.”
McAfee also told Lynch that Purdy was five pass attempts away from becoming the NFL’s all-time leader for best passer rating. That milestone sits in the background as Purdy keeps stacking up proof that he can keep steering San Francisco, even with the lineup around him changing from week to week.
Earlier this week, Colin Cowherd floated a co-MVP view of Purdy, and the attention around the 49ers quarterback keeps growing. San Francisco entered the night 5-0 despite a revolving cast of supporting players, and Purdy has kept producing every step of the way. A win over Washington would bring the 49ers closer to home field advantage in the playoffs, a potential edge that matters even more given how strong Purdy and company have been at home.
He may not get the same spotlight as Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes, but Purdy keeps showing the traits that matter most. He has the talent, and the work ethic, to get everything out of his game.
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