Originally posted by RickyRoma:
Originally posted by frenchmov:
Compare him to drew brees new Orleans y1/2/3/etc. this is well after the NFL adjusted rules for passers and brees was a 5 year vet. I think you will find purdy still compares favorably
You mean, the Drew Brees that was leading the NFL in yards, completions, attempts, TD's? The guy who was THE focal point of the Saints offense, and still couldn't be stopped? The running game is the primary driver of today's 49er offense....but some people want to compare Purdy to THAT?
And as for how the game was similar regarding passing rules - there were only 5 QB's that had 100+ QB rating the first three years in Brees' career in NO. There was 6 of them in 2022 alone, another 6 last year (including Purdy) and probably another 6 or so on pace this year. It really isn't the same.
The comparison is stupid. Stop it.
Oh man. Don't think he's saying Brock is Drew yet. It's a pretty clear fact though that young Brock has been a lot better than young Drew was in San Diego his first 3 years.
We don't know what Purdy will look like in 2-3 more years. But based on the major jump you see from a lot of guys at that 5-6 year mark, I wouldn't be surprised if he was doing quite well. Especially if we improve the OL.
Drew certainly had some pro bowl and all pro beasts on OL, and some great weapons in Deuce McCallister, pro bowler Joe Horn, Colston (1000+ in 6 of his first 7 seasons), pro bowl TE Jeremy Shockey, hall of fame TE Jimmy Graham, Sproles, etc.
Brees' line in his Super Bowl year consisted of Bushrod, Nicks, Evans, Goodwin, and Stinchcomb. Every one of them was a pro bowler in their career, and three were all pros in their career -- Evans is a future hall of famer.
My opinion is.. the OL is what helped Drew the most when he entered his prime. For us, that's what Brock needs going forward if he's gonna be great. OL over weapons. Yes, have some, but make that sacrifice. Trent can't do it all himself. Even with Puni it's not enough.
[ Edited by OnTheClock on Nov 2, 2024 at 7:06 PM ]