Brock Purdy made quite a bit of NFL history when he led the San Francisco 49ers to a dominating 41-23 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. He became the youngest quarterback ever to for at least 300 yards and three touchdowns. Purdy also became the first rookie quarterback ever with four total touchdowns in a postseason game.
The first rookie QB with 4 total TDs in a playoff game: @BrockPurdy13
(h/t @NFLResearch) pic.twitter.com/owg3z4hy17
— NFL (@NFL) January 15, 2023
Despite his stellar stat line, there were plenty of people on social media who were not impressed with the final pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Brock Purdy Draws Criticism on Twitter Despite 4 Touchdowns
For what it’s worth, some of the criticism Brock Purdy is getting is similar to the criticism Tom Brady received whenever he won a Super Bowl (or lost one, for that matter). Phrases like “system quarterback” and “top-five defense” swirled around social media, trying to discredit Purdy’s performance.
Then there’s this post, which I am not sure how to interpret. Is it criticism, praise, both, or neither?
Brock Purdy is playing far above expectations.
At surface value, Brock Purdy is playing mediocre football.
Both can be true.
The man just won a playoff game by 3 scores, give him a little credit!
— FF BirdGang (@FFBirdGang) January 15, 2023
Then there’s this, which is a knock to Purdy and a compliment to the other offensive weapons the 49ers have:
It is insane how little it matters that Brock Purdy is playing as poorly as he is. McCaffrey Samuel Aiyuk Kittle + Kyle. This is an embarrassment of offensive riches.
— Benjamin Solak (@BenjaminSolak) January 14, 2023
Here’s an example of that “system quarterback” stuff:
You guys do realize that Brock Purdy isn’t the reason this offense is good right?
It’s the scheme, and UNBELIEVABLE cast of weapons around him.
Majority of NFL starting QBs look elite in this system
Not a knock against what Brock has done, but he’s not elite
— Luke Sawhook 🪚🪝 (@lukesawhook) January 15, 2023
Brock Purdy Also Received Well-Deserved Praise
To be fair, most of the criticism seems to be come from fans and analysts who, for whatever reason, do not want Purdy to succeed or do not want him to be viewed as a good quarterback. However, most of the reactions to his performance were ones of awe.
The awareness. The escapability. The THROW. The 49ers have their QB1 & his name is BROCK PURDY. 🤯pic.twitter.com/p4zwjGOmrL
— Benjamin Cure (@BenjaminCureTV) January 15, 2023
Even 49ers linebacker Fred Warner was impressed:
High praise: @49ers LB Fred Warner says QB Brock Purdy is the reason why San Francisco can go the whole way. 👀 pic.twitter.com/9GeOdBNIOW
— Steve Wyche (@wyche89) January 15, 2023
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