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NFL Power Ranking Throws Shade at Brock Purdy
TL;DR
Brock Purdy, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback, faces evaluation challenges despite his success. An NFL power ranking suggests he may be underrated due to his draft status as 'Mr. Irrelevant.'
Key points
- Brock Purdy is the quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers.
- He is productive and wins games but is hard to evaluate.
- His draft status as 'Mr. Irrelevant' influences perceptions of him.
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NFL Power Ranking Throws Shade at Brock Purdy
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is one of the more difficult quarterbacks to evaluate. He's productive, makes plays and wins games, but he does so alongside a head coach in Kyle Shanahan who has won with a handful of other quarterbacks leading the team.
Adding to the already difficult quarterback assessment is the league's first impression of Purdy in the NFL when he was tabbed, "Mr. Irrelevant," as the last pick in the 2022 NFL draft. That impression, though also irrelevant, is one that could follow him in how he is perceived as a player for a while. It appears to be coloring how one NFL analyst views him.
Marc Adams of 49ers Webzone discussed a quarterback power ranking from SB Nation that could be underrating Purdy among fellow NFL quarterbacks. Here's what Adams opined about the power ranking.
"A quarterback ranking shared on X by NFL writer Jarrett Bailey of SB Nation is drawing attention, particularly for where San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy was listed among his peers across the NFL.
The post, which quickly circulated among fans and analysts, slotted Purdy lower than many expected, continuing a trend of national rankings that have placed him outside the league's top tier. Bailey has Purdy ranked 18th on his list, lower than quarterbacks like Jordan Love, Trevor Lawrence, Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield, Jared Goff, and C.J. Stroud.
Q&A
Why is Brock Purdy considered difficult to evaluate as a quarterback?
Brock Purdy is seen as difficult to evaluate because he has been productive and wins games, but he plays under head coach Kyle Shanahan, who has succeeded with various quarterbacks.
What does the NFL power ranking say about Brock Purdy?
The NFL power ranking from SB Nation suggests that Brock Purdy may be underrated compared to other quarterbacks, reflecting lingering perceptions from being the last pick in the 2022 NFL draft.
How does Brock Purdy's draft status affect his perception in the NFL?
Brock Purdy's draft status as 'Mr. Irrelevant' has contributed to a perception that may overshadow his achievements and impact his evaluation among NFL analysts.
