10-11-2023, 01:03 PM
Heard today, I think said by Damon Bruce:
Brock Purdy has the highest passer rating and 2nd highest completion percentage through 10 starts of all QBs in NFL history.
After watching the All-22 analysis of Purdy against the Cowboys, all I can say is OMG. People can talk all they want about him being in a system that gets receivers open. But the accuracy with which he throws the ball is all him. That's not something that can be taught by a coach.
There were at least 5 throws in that game that were crazy impressive, and JTO even said one of his incompletions was impressive because it was thrown with such incredible anticipation that he can't be blamed for missing, meaning it was thrown before Aiyuk started turning around. The throw to Deebo on 3rd and 13 after the previous dime to Aiyuk was called back by penalty, was the one that really impressed me.
He not only manipulated the coverage with his eyes and made the right decision to throw to the receiver he chose, he threw the ball so it cleared the dropping LB and allowed Deebo to catch it in stride with nobody in front of him so he could turn upfield for more YAC yards on a game long 42 yd gain.
I remember watching Montana play in 1980 after seeing DeBerg and telling my dad Montana should be starting. I was about 10 years old. A few games later, Montana was named the starter and the rest is history. Those same eyes 40 years later conclude Purdy is better than Montana at the same age.
Before some of you lose your minds, just look at the stats:
Montana's first 7 starts at age 24 in 1980:
Completions: 64.5%
YPA: 6.6 YPA
TD/INT: 15/9
Rating: 87.8
Montana's 2nd year at age 25 that ended with Super Bowl MVP in 1981
Completions: 63.7
YPA: 7.3
TD/INT: 19/12
Rating: 88.4
Purdy's first 6 starts at age 23 (I count the game against Miami he came in for Garoppolo in first quarter as a start)
Completions: 67.1%
YPA: 8.1
TD/INT: 13/4
Rating: 107.3
Purdy's 2nd year at age 24 through 5 starts
Completions: 72.1%
YPA: 9.3
TD/INT: 9/0
Rating: 123.1
Some things to consider:
- Montana's rookie year he was same age as Purdy, but basically didn't play n 1979, whereas Purdy started 5 games and won two playoff games in his rookie season. So Purdy is ahead of Montana by a year.
- The game has changed and relative to his peers at the time, Montana's numbers were super impressive. For example, Montana's completion % led the NFL in his first two years being a starting QB, at basically 64%. That 64% is about #23 in the NFL in 2023. Interceptions were also thrown at a higher rate when Montana first started playing. Plus, the specialization of the position along with year-round training, etc. and more sophisticated coaching makes it difficult to compare eras. I mean if Purdy and Montana played at the time the other did, maybe they wouldn't be as good. Who knows.
- I didn't realize this, but Ken Anderson, who Montana faced in the Super Bowl, was league MVP in 1981. His TD/INT was 29/10, his YPA led NFL at 8.1, and he completed 62.6% of his passes.
- Montana was known as being unflappable, and obviously making the biggest throws in the biggest moments, kind of the classic "great players aren't great all the time, just great when they must be." Purdy is unflappable too, but we've yet to see those magic moments where he delivers at the most crucial times. We were robbed of the opportunity when he was knocked out of the NFC CG against the Eagles.
- Purdy must overcome Mahomes, Allen, Burrow, Herbert, Hurts level QBs. Montana had Ken Anderson, Dan Fouts, Dan Marino, Joe Theismann and Phil Simms to overcome. Relative to the time, I'd say they are about even. Anderson just made the Hall of Fame this year and Fouts and Marino already are.
- Montana didn't have a passer rating over 100 until his 7th year as a starter. His highest ever was 112.4, and he only surpassed 100 in 3 of his 13 seasons as a starting QB. But 4 Super Bowl wins and 3 MVPs makes up for a lot of imperfect stats!
If Purdy wins Super Bowl this year, nobody will be able to deny he is on his way to a Hall of Fame career, because he will be putting up historically elite numbers, and have the ring to validate him in the most important way possible. It will be interesting if the bias against Purdy continues as his career evolves. I'm guessing as soon as he wins a Super Bowl, he will be considered above say Justin Herbert and Josh Allen if they remain without one. We shall see.
Brock Purdy has the highest passer rating and 2nd highest completion percentage through 10 starts of all QBs in NFL history.
After watching the All-22 analysis of Purdy against the Cowboys, all I can say is OMG. People can talk all they want about him being in a system that gets receivers open. But the accuracy with which he throws the ball is all him. That's not something that can be taught by a coach.
There were at least 5 throws in that game that were crazy impressive, and JTO even said one of his incompletions was impressive because it was thrown with such incredible anticipation that he can't be blamed for missing, meaning it was thrown before Aiyuk started turning around. The throw to Deebo on 3rd and 13 after the previous dime to Aiyuk was called back by penalty, was the one that really impressed me.
He not only manipulated the coverage with his eyes and made the right decision to throw to the receiver he chose, he threw the ball so it cleared the dropping LB and allowed Deebo to catch it in stride with nobody in front of him so he could turn upfield for more YAC yards on a game long 42 yd gain.
I remember watching Montana play in 1980 after seeing DeBerg and telling my dad Montana should be starting. I was about 10 years old. A few games later, Montana was named the starter and the rest is history. Those same eyes 40 years later conclude Purdy is better than Montana at the same age.
Before some of you lose your minds, just look at the stats:
Montana's first 7 starts at age 24 in 1980:
Completions: 64.5%
YPA: 6.6 YPA
TD/INT: 15/9
Rating: 87.8
Montana's 2nd year at age 25 that ended with Super Bowl MVP in 1981
Completions: 63.7
YPA: 7.3
TD/INT: 19/12
Rating: 88.4
Purdy's first 6 starts at age 23 (I count the game against Miami he came in for Garoppolo in first quarter as a start)
Completions: 67.1%
YPA: 8.1
TD/INT: 13/4
Rating: 107.3
Purdy's 2nd year at age 24 through 5 starts
Completions: 72.1%
YPA: 9.3
TD/INT: 9/0
Rating: 123.1
Some things to consider:
- Montana's rookie year he was same age as Purdy, but basically didn't play n 1979, whereas Purdy started 5 games and won two playoff games in his rookie season. So Purdy is ahead of Montana by a year.
- The game has changed and relative to his peers at the time, Montana's numbers were super impressive. For example, Montana's completion % led the NFL in his first two years being a starting QB, at basically 64%. That 64% is about #23 in the NFL in 2023. Interceptions were also thrown at a higher rate when Montana first started playing. Plus, the specialization of the position along with year-round training, etc. and more sophisticated coaching makes it difficult to compare eras. I mean if Purdy and Montana played at the time the other did, maybe they wouldn't be as good. Who knows.
- I didn't realize this, but Ken Anderson, who Montana faced in the Super Bowl, was league MVP in 1981. His TD/INT was 29/10, his YPA led NFL at 8.1, and he completed 62.6% of his passes.
- Montana was known as being unflappable, and obviously making the biggest throws in the biggest moments, kind of the classic "great players aren't great all the time, just great when they must be." Purdy is unflappable too, but we've yet to see those magic moments where he delivers at the most crucial times. We were robbed of the opportunity when he was knocked out of the NFC CG against the Eagles.
- Purdy must overcome Mahomes, Allen, Burrow, Herbert, Hurts level QBs. Montana had Ken Anderson, Dan Fouts, Dan Marino, Joe Theismann and Phil Simms to overcome. Relative to the time, I'd say they are about even. Anderson just made the Hall of Fame this year and Fouts and Marino already are.
- Montana didn't have a passer rating over 100 until his 7th year as a starter. His highest ever was 112.4, and he only surpassed 100 in 3 of his 13 seasons as a starting QB. But 4 Super Bowl wins and 3 MVPs makes up for a lot of imperfect stats!
If Purdy wins Super Bowl this year, nobody will be able to deny he is on his way to a Hall of Fame career, because he will be putting up historically elite numbers, and have the ring to validate him in the most important way possible. It will be interesting if the bias against Purdy continues as his career evolves. I'm guessing as soon as he wins a Super Bowl, he will be considered above say Justin Herbert and Josh Allen if they remain without one. We shall see.