Since Jeff Garcia, is Brock Purdy the 49ers’ best quarterback?
Recall that halfway through the third quarter, Garcia was down 24 points and yet managed to win a playoff game.
The question of whether Brock Purdy is good enough to win the Super Bowl is one that is frequently debated, and the answer will soon be known. He’s without a doubt the best quarterback the 49ers have had since Jeff Garcia, though. superior to Jimmy Garoppolo, Colin Kaepernick, and Alex Smith, in other words.
Despite his incredible playoff victory over the Saints, Smith’s 49ers career was characterized by hesitation and an unwillingness to take risks and possibly make mistakes. He was overly traditional.
At his best, Kaepernick was one of the NFL’s most talented quarterbacks, helping the 49ers make it to the Super Bowl. However, he wasn’t nearly as accurate as Purdy, and his peak was fleeting.
Additionally, Garoppolo attended a Super Bowl, something Purdy hasn’t done yet. But the longer he held the ball, the more like a statue Garoppolo appeared to become. When receivers aren’t open, Purdy is far more agile and self-assured in his ability to make plays.
It’s obvious that Purdy is superior to those three. Compared to Smith, he is more aggressive, superior to Kaepernick as a passer, and superior to Garoppolo as a runner.
Is Purdy, however, superior to Garcia?
There are so many parallels between those two. Although Garcia’s arm was far stronger than Purdy’s, he was still a shorter quarterback with the same ability to scramble and push the ball down the field. Garcia would have been a strong MVP candidate for this 49ers team, but Purdy played on far superior teams.
Recall that halfway through the third quarter, Garcia was down 24 points and yet managed to win a playoff game. One of the greatest comebacks in history, that one. When trailing by ten points against the humble Raiders, Purdy’s greatest comeback victory occurred.
Of course, if Purdy wins the Super Bowl this year, he could overtake Garcia
