Purdy doesn't deserve criticism from Niner fans

As a devoted listener to sports talk radio in the Bay Area, I think the critiques of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy's play have been greater than the accolades by a nearly 2-to-1 margin.

How can this be? His quarterback rating is among the elite of the league, ahead of Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow and Josh Allen.

It would appear that some of the national media pundits have become true believers: Sports commentator Rich Eisen said on his show that Purdy makes “play after play.” Speaking of the 27-yard touchdown pass to Deebo Samuel against the New York Giants last week, Eisen offered that it was “perfect,” and “just couldn't have been put in a better place.”

I was at the game. That pass occurred right in front of me. It was pure perfection: the route run by the receiver, the softness and exquisiteness of the spiral, and the location of its landing — inbounds and right on the back shoulder. It was gorgeous.

Another national pundit, Colin Cowherd, said on his show that “Purdy hardly ever has a bad quarter or half.” Cowherd waxed effusively about the young signal caller, somewhat dismayed about the criticisms.

Purdy's regular season record is now 8-0, which is the third most consecutive wins by a quarterback to begin a career since 1970.

He will lose some football games. He will throw interceptions, even though he hasn't yet this season.

We are blessed to have him and, in my opinion, he gives the 49ers the best chance of winning a Super Bowl since the days of Steve Young and Joe Montana.

— Bruce Farrell Rosen,

San Francisco