Brock Purdy isn’t particularly fond of labels. Recently, Cam Newton described Purdy, along with other quarterbacks like Dak Prescott and Tua Tagovailoa, as “game managers.” When asked about Newton’s comment, Purdy chose not to provide a direct response, emphasizing his focus on playing quarterback, winning games, and leaving judgment until the season concludes.
“I don’t know,” Purdy said, as reported by PFT. “I don’t want to comment on that. Like I said, I’m playing quarterback, trying to win games and we’ll see at the end of all of it.”
In the current MVP betting odds on FanDuel, Purdy and Prescott stand out as the top contenders at +140 and +150, respectively. Regardless of how credit is distributed among Purdy, head coach Kyle Shanahan’s strategies, and the talented offensive weapons like Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, and Brandon Aiyuk, Purdy’s statistics are noteworthy.
Purdy leads starting NFL quarterbacks this season with an impressive 9.9 yards per pass attempt, and his 25 passing touchdowns rank second only to Prescott’s 28. Additionally, he boasts a completion rate of over 70%, with only Jake Browning having a higher completion percentage among starting quarterbacks, albeit with fewer starts.
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With a record of 10-3, the San Francisco 49ers share the best record in the NFL with the Cowboys, Eagles, and Ravens. Despite Newton categorizing Purdy and others as “game managers” and suggesting they aren’t “difference makers,” Purdy’s performance speaks volumes.
Newton later clarified his definition of a game manager, citing players like Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, and Tom Brady as examples. He stressed that being a game manager doesn’t imply a lack of ability to make significant plays, highlighting that only a handful of quarterbacks, including Aaron Rodgers, Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, and Patrick Mahomes, fit the category of game-changers.
Ultimately, whether labeled a game manager or a gunslinger, a quarterback’s success is judged by their team’s victories. The only statistic that truly matters is the win column, and the manner in which the wins are achieved becomes inconsequential.