Brock Purdy went from Mr. Irrelevant to a finalist for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year after exploding onto the scene late in the season.
With Purdy under center, the 49ers averaged over 30 points per game and didn’t until a torn UCL six plays into the NFC championship game left the quarterback unable to throw.
As a result of his impressive performance, 49ers general manager John Lynch told reporters on Monday, “if we were to line up, he (Purdy) probably would take that first snap.”
Kyle Shanahan echoed Lynch’s sentiments the following day.