Despite his admiration for Brock Purdy, Warner made it clear he views Burrow on another tier. “You know I love Brock Purdy and I think Brock’s really good, but I also do believe Joe is better than Brock is and brings more to the table,” Warner explained, highlighting Burrow’s rare combination of talent and command.

Warner added that Burrow wouldn’t just be an upgrade in San Francisco, but almost anywhere. “If that were the case you’d probably have 28 teams in the league that would say Joe Burrow would be an upgrade at the quarterback spot. That’s not a knock on any of these other guys. It’s just Joe is one of the special ones.”

Who has been better recently, Purdy or Burrow?

Brock Purdy played in the 2024 Super Bowl, where the 49ers unfortunately lost. He now joins Joe Burrow on the list of quarterbacks who debut in a major game like that but often struggle to return to the sport’s most important stage, though the future will tell if either can play another Super Bowl.

In terms of stats, last season was truly excellent for Burrow, who accumulated 4,918 yards and 43 touchdowns with only nine interceptions. However, all of that was not enough to reach the playoffs. On the other hand, despite the injuries to his teammates, Purdy managed to accumulate 3,864 passing yards and 20 touchdowns but threw 12 interceptions.

Both Burrow and Purdy have played in two postseasons with their respective teams. The Bengals quarterback has a bit more experience than the 49ers quarterback, as he has been playing as a starter virtually since 2020 and surpasses Purdy in all major passing categories.

While Sanders has showcased his confidence on his game, and continues to make it clear he’s used to being scrutinized, as Draft Day looms closer every critic could become a burden for Shedeur’s stock.

According to most reports and mock drafts, Sanders would be the second quarterback taken off the board, with Miami’s Cam Ward being ahead of him. Regardless, according to NFL Hall of Famer, Kurt Warner, there is one big elephant in the room when it comes to Shedeur’s game-tape.

“I felt in the last four games that Shedeur was very uneasy in the pocket,” Warner admitted about Sanders, via On3. “Very seldom did I see him strong in the pocket and get back and set and read and deliver the ball. It was almost like he was always uneasy back there.”

Was Sanders affected by his surroundings?

Sanders and the Buffaloes didn’t have the strong finish to their NCAA season as they expected, as they missed out on the Big 12 Championship and the playoffs. Warner’s message could help paint the picture and better understand the root for some of Shedeur and Colorado’s struggles.

“It was kind of [drop] back, see the first guy, and get uneasy and try to create a throw,” Warner said. “As opposed to just playing the game. So, that’s a concern for me, but is that something was only because of the situation, only because of the offensive line and he can be more solid in the pocket and he can work through things and not get impatient in the pocket?“

Warner addresses Sanders’ throwing

It often takes another quarterback to fully grasp the complexity of the position, and Warner’s insights into Sanders’ playing style help explain what makes a signal-caller stand out from the pack. Especially as a talented prospect looks to make the quality jump from college football to the NFL.

“I will agree that Shedeur may throw the best ball,” Warner admitted. “And what I mean by that is the most catchable, the most accurate ball of all of these guys. I love that he can place the ball, but he never, you know, whether it’s because of arm strength or whatever, he never throws it hard.

“He never has to throw it through you. So, I like that aspect of things. I like guys that understand how to make different throws. He’s got great touch. I think he throws a really good deep ball. All of those things.”

Although Warner’s journey to the NFL was unlike any other, he won a Super Bowl with an electric St. Louis Rams team, dubbed the Greatest Show on Turf. Warner finished his NFL career with a 1-2 record in the Super Bowl and 2 MVPs.

At 28, Mayfield found at the Bucs the perfect place to get his career back on track, proving why he entered the league as a first-overall pick in 2018. Back in March, his image was quite different, which is why a one-year deal was the best he could get. Now, his stock has significantly risen, and former Super Bowl champion Kurt Warner is pushing for Mayfield to get a bigger contract.

“There is so many good things that Baker is doing. I love it, and love watching it. Got thrown away a little bit by the last couple teams he was on, got a bad rap I thought in Cleveland. Should probably still be in Cleveland, he’d have that team in the playoffs as well. But I love that he bounces back he’s got great confidence in himself, believes in himself and it showed this year, and I hope it turns into a big contract,” Warner said, via Sports Illustrated.

Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles has already echoed that sentiment, which is also what pretty much everyone around the league think. After a tough 2022 season that threatened to ruin his reputation, Mayfield came back with impressive performances that saw him set career-highs in passing yards, touchdowns, and completion rate.

Warner, Mayfield are connected by a redemption story

Before signing for the Bucs, Mayfield came from a tough breakup with the Browns that was followed by an unsuccessful stint with the Panthers and a short time with the Rams to finish the season as Matthew Stafford got injured. Against all odds, he led the Buccaneers to another division title and a playoff upset against the Eagles, before falling to the Rams in the divisional round.

Warner may feel identified with Mayfield’s underdog story in 2023, since he knows a thing or two about proving people wrong. After going undrafted in 1994, Warner had to wait for four years to win a place in the NFL. In one of the biggest underdog stories in sports history — which even inspired to make a movie about it — Warner went on to win a Super Bowl in his first season as the Rams’ starter in 1999.

Mayfield hasn’t gone so far yet, but his recent campaign is inspiring regardless. In other circumstances, the Bucs would have probably gone for another option to replace Tom Brady.

Mayfield was seen as a cheap alternative useful to get through 2023, but it turned out to be much better than that. Now, Tampa Bay is expected to do whatever it takes to keep him on board. And Mayfield is in contention for the Comeback Player of the Year award for his impressive resurgence.

It is not uncommon for a former NFL player to see his son make his debut with a franchise, but it is rare to see the son of a Super Bowl champion play in the league. It is even rarer to see the son of a former champion win a ring, but it has happened a few times.

Among the proud parents who have seen their children in the NFL include Don Hasselbeck, who saw his two sons Tim and Matt Hasselbeck make their debuts. Four-time Super Bowl champion Ronnie Lott also watched his son make his league debut and win a ring.

On the other hand, some former champions had children who played other sports or were simply never interested in the NFL. Other children felt the pressure to be like their parents, even though their parents expressed that they did not want their children to play football.

Who is the Super Bowl champion who saw his son debut with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers?

According to Mail Sport, former NFL player and Super Bowl champion Kurt Warner saw his son Kade Warner make his debut in a preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Buccaneers lost 17-27. Kade is a wide receiver, and his father was a quarterback.

Kurt Warner’s first time playing in the NFL was in 1994 as part of the Green Bay Packers’ practice squad. He did not formally join an NFL team until 1998. Prior to that, he played for the Iowa Barnstormers and Amsterdam Admirals. He won Super Bowl XXXIV playing for the St. Louis Rams in 2000.