49ers' Brock Purdy praised for elite skills by NFL executive
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 3:13 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy received recognition for his skills from an NFC executive. In an ESPN poll of NFL executives, Purdy garnered an honorable mention just outside the top-10 quarterbacks in the league. The executive highlighted Purdy's ability to layer passes and his short-area quickness as his two 'superpowers,' both crucial for success in the NFL. Despite a limited 2025 season due to injury, Purdy's performance continued to impress. His talent enables him to avoid sacks and make throws that other quarterbacks might struggle with.
- •Purdy is recognized as a good quarterback despite not being top-tier.
- •He received honorable mention just outside the top-10 QBs in the league.
- •The executive highlighted Purdy's elite layering of passes and quickness.
- •Purdy's 2025 season was limited due to injury but still impressive.
- •He took only 11 sacks in nine games, demonstrating his ability to avoid pressure.
- 3:13 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers' Brock Purdy has two 'superpowers' according to an NFL exec
"These two things make Purdy as good as he is.
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