Raheem Morris praises Brock Purdy as the ‘Appropriate Throw King
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 10:16 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris recently referred to quarterback Brock Purdy as the 'Appropriate Throw King.' Morris emphasized Purdy's ability to make situational throws effectively, commenting on his communication and competitiveness in practice. Initially calling him the 'Layer King,' Morris explained that observing Purdy's performance in practice provided him a greater appreciation for the quarterback's skill set. Purdy, entering his fifth NFL season, will carry this reputation into the 2026 season, which began with the 49ers facing the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia.
- •Morris calls Purdy the 'Appropriate Throw King' based on practice performances.
- •Purdy has shown strong situational awareness as a quarterback.
- •The 49ers started their 2026 season against the Rams in Australia.
- •Morris aims to influence the team's defensive strategy this season.
- 10:16 PMYahoo Sports — Why Does Raheem Morris Call Brock Purdy the ‘Appropriate Throw King’?
"Brock Purdy has earned plenty of praise during his time with the San Francisco 49ers; however, Raheem Morris came up with a different way to describe the quarterback. The 49ers defensive coordinator recently explained why he prefers calling Purdy the “Appropriate Throw King” after initially referring to him as the “Layer King.” Morris has spent […] The post Why Does Raheem Morris Call Brock Purdy the ‘Appropriate Throw King’? appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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