Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky is the newest pundit to take a shot at 40ers quarterback Brock Purdy.
Throughout a phase Monday morning on “Get Up” Orlovsky informed the panel, “If Jones was in San Francisco, he could be taking part in like Brock Purdy.”
San Francisco tight finish George Kittle was requested in regards to the feedback throughout an interview with KNBR’s “Murph and Mac” Present on Tuesday morning.
“I noticed that this morning. That’s disrespectful to Brock Purdy,” stated Kittle. “I feel Mac Jones is a wonderful quarterback. At the moment what Brock’s doing, you take a look at his stats, simply watch the tape. Simply watch him transfer within the pocket, watch a few of the throws he’s making. It’s phenomenal.”
Taking Kittle’s recommendation, let’s check out the tape of Purdy’s efficiency in the course of the 49ers 42-10 win over Dallas on Sunday evening.
First Quarter, 1st and 10 at Cowboys 19
It is a terrific instance of what Brock Purdy provides to the 49ers offense.
Feeling stress off the correct facet, the quarterback steps up and slides to his proper to flee the pocket. Retaining his eyes downfield the complete time, Purdy sees George Kittle come open within the endzone and in stride delivers an ideal strike to the tight finish for the 49ers first landing of the sport.
Third Quarter, 1st and 15 at 49ers 20
On the opening possession of the second half we see an instance of Purdy’s anticipation and talent to layer throws over an beneath defender.
Purdy acknowledges the Cowboys rolling into cowl two and is aware of the center of the sector behind Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch might be open. The quarterback will get the ball up and over the outstretched hand of Vander Esch hitting Brandon Aiyuk in stride for a achieve of 23 yards.
Third Quarter, third and 4 at 49ers 49
Purdy steps up into the pocket and delivers a strike to Brandon Aiyuk who’s operating a deep out.
This play exhibits a few issues. First, it exhibits Purdy’s skill to step into the pocket and make a downfield throw outdoors the numbers. Second, is Purdy’s arm power. When you look intently, you’ll discover Purdy isn’t in a position to step into this throw. He makes use of the rotation of his hips and shoulders to generate the facility wanted to get the ball to the receiver for a achieve of 41 yards, however the play is named again because of a maintain.
Third Quarter, third and 14 at 49ers 39
The 49ers are operating a Dagger idea. This has Jauan Jennings operating a vertical route up the center and Deebo Samuel operating a deep in.
Purdy acknowledges Dallas is in cowl 2 requiring Leighton Vander Esch to hold Jennings deep down the center. Purdy is aware of the deep in to Samuel is open and hits the receiver in stride for a achieve of 42-yards.
What makes this play noteworthy is Purdy’s diagnose the protection and get the ball out of his hand rapidly. Discover how Purdy begins his throwing movement whereas Samuel remains to be operating vertically on the Cowboys 48 and the receiver makes the catch in the course of the sector on the Cowboys 38. Dallas had no likelihood to cease this play.
Third Quarter, third and a pair of at Cowboys 10
Working off play motion, Purdy present refined pocket motion by sliding to his left away from stress and drops the cross in to George Kittle for his or her third landing connection of the sport.
Bonus Play
This throw from Purdy in opposition to the New York Giants wanted to be included. It’s a good instance of what Kittle was referring to about Purdy.
Purdy rapidly acknowledges the Giants blitz. He buys himself time by rapidly gaining depth and sliding to his left to get away from the push. Nonetheless shifting as Kittle comes open, Purdy vegetation his again foot and delivers a layered strike to his tight finish for a achieve of 15.
