Why I’m Still All-In on Brock Purdy: The Truth About “Elite” and the 49ers’ Future
Brock Purdy isn’t a “system QB” — he’s a proven winner. Here’s why the 49ers’ franchise quarterback is still the right answer for 2026 and beyond.
Following the Divisional Round exit in Seattle, the Brock Purdy debate has predictably returned. The same voices are calling him a “system quarterback.” They’re arguing he isn’t “elite.” But from where I sit — as an admin for the Faithful — nothing has changed. I am still 100% all-in on QB1.
Writing off a 26-year-old franchise quarterback after an injury-ravaged season ignores both context and results. The obsession with the word “elite” has clouded what actually matters in January football: decision-making, resilience, and winning. Brock Purdy checks every one of those boxes.
The “Elite” Illusion: Josh Allen vs. Brock Purdy
The national media loves quarterbacks who throw the ball 70 yards and light up highlight reels. Josh Allen is the poster child. He has the MVP trophy. He has the “elite” label. But let’s look at the reality from this postseason.
In Buffalo’s Divisional Round loss to Denver, Allen turned the ball over four times — two interceptions and two fumbles. When the game was on the line in overtime, he missed a wide-open tight end that would have ended it.
For all the praise, Allen has never been to a Super Bowl. Brock Purdy reached one in just his second season.
Call Brock a “system guy” if you want. I’ll take the quarterback who wins NFC Championships over the one who puts the ball on the ground four times in a playoff game — every single time.
Trust the QB Whisperer — and the Hall of Famer
If fans want reassurance, look no further than the two men running the organization.
Kyle Shanahan has earned the reputation as a quarterback whisperer. He turned Matt Ryan into an MVP. He won consistently with Jimmy Garoppolo. He even kept teams competitive with limited options. But Brock Purdy is different. Shanahan didn’t merely fit him into the system — he built around him.
John Lynch knows what elite quarterback play looks like from the most unforgiving vantage point possible: free safety. He faced the best to ever do it. In 2025, Lynch made what he called an “easy decision,” signing Purdy to a five-year, $265 million extension.
You don’t guarantee $181 million to a quarterback you think is average. You do it because of processing speed, toughness, leadership, and trust.
The 2026 Outlook: Fully Confident
Despite turf toe and an offense battered by injuries — including the loss of stars like Nick Bosa and Fred Warner on the other side of the ball — Purdy still completed nearly 70% of his passes and led the 49ers to 13 wins in 2025.
He hasn’t changed. He’s still calm. Still decisive. Still winning.
As John Lynch put it: “We want Brock to be our quarterback as long as we’re here and beyond.”
If the Hall of Famer is all-in, so am I. Final Thought: Do you know who was once called a “system QB”? Joe Montana — and he went on to win four Super Bowls in his career.
🔴 FAITHFUL CHECK-IN
Stop letting national narratives tell you how to feel. The 49ers have their quarterback. Now it’s about protecting him, building the offensive line, and finishing the job.
Brock Purdy is QB1 — now let’s go get Ring #6 in 2026.
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