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Young reveals key trait Purdy must focus on in his QB development

“He believes Purdy can utilize his athleticism to expand his game. Purdy showed a glimpse of that part of his game in the second half of the NFC Championship game against the Detroit Lions, scrambling four times for 49 yards.

“There are free yards in today’s wide-open game,” Young said. “It’s a different game than 20 years ago. And guys can go get them (yards) with his legs in key moments. He needs to think about spitting out 50, 60 yards a game with his legs.