Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Originally posted by NinerBuff:
We're also talking about Mayfield, the biggest Meh QB there is. We already have a Jimmy. Thinking Mayfield would have solved our issues is a hilariously bad take.
Will Purdy do it, probably not. But at least it's not immediately bailing on him after he played well in favor of Mayfield.
I don't think it would have hurt to have gotten Mayfield as a backup plan but if he couldn't get to the 49ers then the Rams were his second best destination. I think he'll do well in McVay's offense.
I agree Mayfield was probably the best option in a vacuum for backup. But I think at best, it's negligible whether he'd be an upgrade over completely unknown Purdy. And Purdy has been part of the team and seems to have a real feel for the position. If we bring in mayfield, the pressure from behind purdy would be large and a distraction. Ultimately winning a SB is about luck, timing, matchups, etc. I agree solely on what I've seen I'd rather have Purdy over mayfield. And bringing in mayfield becomes a competition. We need cohesion right now.