“If they continue with the same plan, Brock’s demand is even greater. He must be even stronger on his efficiency. … Inevitably, he will have to do more, he will have to pass more. , He will have to put in addition to danger, and he will do things that are not necessarily his forte and that could be very promising in the future, when they get to the Super Bowl this year and does Mahomes or Lamar Jackson.
In two weeks, Purdy has thrown for 550 yards, a touchdown and an interception, giving him a passer rating of 96.3. He ran the ball just three times this season for 23 yards, catching two first downs with his legs.
Young believes Purdy, using his athleticism and speed to help make up for lost time while McCaffrey and Samuel nurse injuries, will only benefit the 49ers in the long run. “The thing about the 49ers is when they play Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, any prototypical big, tough quarterback, they lose,” Young said. “So having a man like that, under the pressure of injuries, could be a good thing.”