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After losing in heartbreaking fashion in Super Bowl LVIII, the San Francisco 49ers are hoping that this upcoming season will be their long-awaited return to glory.
Their quarterback, Brock Purdy, has taken the football world by storm, but even after an outstanding 2023 campaign, some still refuse to give him his due.
But Steve Young, the legendary 49ers quarterback who led them to their last Vince Lombardi Trophy in the 1994 season, says Purdy has a true superpower — his processing speed, per 95.7 The Game.
“[Brock’s] processing power is a superpower. There are a few guys that I’ve seen through the years that can process like he does.”
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— 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) May 17, 2024
Purdy put up sensational numbers in 2023 — he threw for 4,280 yards and 31 touchdowns while leading everyone in passer rating, QBR, touchdown percentage and yards per pass attempt.
He doesn’t have the strongest arm and he isn’t a true dual-threat quarterback like Jalen Hurts or Josh Allen, nor does he have the raw physical ability of a Patrick Mahomes.
But his ability to make not only quick reads but correct reads when blitzed is something that cannot really be taught.
Purdy is also mobile and can escape a collapsing pocket and extend plays by either connecting on passes while on the run or gaining yardage on the ground with his legs, as he did in the NFC Championship Game versus the Detroit Lions.
San Francisco’s offense will largely look the same, save for the addition of wide receiver Ricky Pearsall, a first-round draft, but their defense could be somewhat improved.
That defense took a step back in 2023, but they added defensive end Leonard Floyd, who could help fellow DE Nick Bosa, the 2022 Defensive Player of the Year, have a bounce-back year.
As always, it will be Super Bowl championship or bust for the 49ers once the 2024 NFL season gets underway, but Purdy should have the tools to bring home a world championship.
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