The San Francisco 49ers aim to position themselves as serious contenders for the 2026 NFL season, with Brock Purdy’s play standing as a vital piece for the team’s overall success.
Purdy recently appeared on The Pat McAfee Show and shared his desire to create more opportunities with his legs moving forward. “I don’t know if I’ll be a Lamar Jackson out there by any means, but there’s always times on film where it’s like, I probably could use my feet there to pick up that 1st down and whatnot,” Purdy said.
“But I think that’s always within my training to make sure that I’m in shape and I am athletic enough to get out of the pocket, make plays off the scramble and whatnot.”
Purdy aims to exploit specific skill set
Purdy recognizes that maximizing his mobility is a key area he must exploit to rank among the league’s best, emphasizing gaining yards on his own and capitalizing on open spaces. The 49ers quarterback previously outlined his desire to scramble more during an interview with ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.
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“I’m never going to be a 4.4 guy, 4.5 guy,” Purdy said. “The thing I pride myself on is moving quickly, moving the chains when I need 10, 12 yards. I think I can add that for our offense, for sure. Not looking for that kind of stuff, but being able to fall back when those moments happen, like, ‘alright dude, I have the legs to do this, the mobility to do this, the athleticism.’…As I get older, I want to maintain that.”
Purdy addresses limited preseason reps
When asked on The Pat McAfee Show what he takes away from limited NFL preseason snaps, Purdy framed those reps strictly as mental and physical preparation rather than judging performance, expecting peak execution during the regular season when big results are expected from the 49ers.
“It’s obviously just getting ready for a game-the emotions, studying up on their defense, trying to have answers when you get out there,” Purdy said. “Going through your reads and trying to convert on third downs when you feel the pressure of the game. It’s a little different than practice.”
