Mr. Irrelevant QB
Tom Brady has only had a losing regular season record in 2022; his worst record prior was 9-7. Only a few NFL quarterbacks can say they beat him. When Brock Purdy was drafted last overall in the 2022 NFL draft and became Mr. Irrelevant, making an NFL team was a long shot, let alone beating Tom. Purdy accomplished just that in his NFL start.
No Mr. Irrelevant QB has ever thrown a pass in the NFL before. However, Purdy threw well in the win against the Miami Dolphins when he had to fill in for an injured Jimmy Garoppolo. He then threw for 185 yards and two touchdowns against Brady and the Buccaneers in a 35-7 win. But he did not stop there and has thrown for more than ten touchdowns in the season.
Quotes
It would have been nice if the 49ers had drafted someone else who had an actual chance to make the team.
Grant Cohn
References
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One team’s NFL Draft scouting report on Brock Purdy shows how he became ‘Mr. Irrelevant’
On the NFL team scouting report, the most eye-catching information of all the categories was in the box listed for final grade. It simply read two words in all caps. NO INTEREST
The Athletic
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From ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ to beating the NFL’s GOAT: Meet new San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy
One has played 331 regular season games and is widely regarded as the NFL’s greatest ever player. The other is making his first start in the league, having been the last player selected in the 2022 draft, earning himself the moniker, “Mr. Irrelevant.”
CNN
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Is Brock Purdy the best Mr. Irrelevant of all time? A history of final picks in the NFL draft
While Purdy’s one career start and 45 total completions may pale in the longevity comparison to Succop’s 13 strong seasons, the importance of the quarterback position, the difficulty of Purdy’s scenario and the success he has immediately found make for a strong GOAT Mr. Irrelevant argument.
The Athletic
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How Brock Purdy Was Rebuilt
Brock Purdy came out of Iowa State built a little bit too much like a fullback. He has humongous quadricep muscles, which, as a thrower, placed him on his toes more frequently and forced him to draw energy from muscles you wouldn’t ideally call upon in a passing motion. He was, in a clinical sense, a bit “pushy.”
Sports Illustrated
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