Brock Purdy did find yourself beating early post-surgery projections. The second-year quarterback’s beforehand reported plan to throw this week is a go, and John Lynch mentioned no setbacks emerged after the session.
The 49ers will nonetheless be, understandably, continuing cautiously with final yr’s third-stringer-turned-starter. However Lynch mentioned throughout a Sirius XM Radio look the crew was “extremely inspired” by Purdy’s early restoration levels.
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Final yr’s Mr. Irrelevant underwent UCL surgical procedure March 10, following a slight delay as a consequence of swelling, and his restoration timetable might run up towards the 49ers’ regular-season opener. Ought to Purdy proceed to progress and make it again in time, Lynch mentioned he stays the “chief within the clubhouse” to start with. Lynch, as anticipated, was praised Trey Lance — who has taken the majority of the 49ers’ first-team reps throughout OTAs to date — and labeled the Purdy-Lance-Sam Darnold setup an open competitors.
“Is it a flash within the pan or is it the actual deal?” Lynch mentioned, concerning Purdy (h/t The Athletic’s David Lombardi). “As we have gone again and studied it, he performed at a excessive, excessive degree. Not solely performed inside the system, he made loads of performs exterior the system by extending performs. He confirmed super playmaking capability. He confirmed super capability to run the system effectively, successfully, push the ball downfield — he simply had an unbelievable first yr.”
In not chasing an improve and letting Jimmy Garoppolo stroll in free company, the 49ers successfully confirmed that confidence in Purdy constructing on his gorgeous rookie-year type. The crew did add Darnold however did so after Lance underwent a second ankle surgical procedure. Darnold has additionally taken first-team reps throughout OTAs, per the San Jose Mercury Information’ Cam Inman, and represents a wild card of kinds given the benefits the Kyle Shanahan-orchestrated offense has on the Jets and Panthers’ assaults Darnold helmed throughout his first 5 seasons.
It’ll actually be fascinating to see if Darnold’s expertise degree begins to indicate throughout Purdy’s restoration, as he and Lance are at the moment slated to again up a former No. 262 general picks. Purdy’s type as soon as he receives a full clearance will clearly carry consideration, given the wholesome choices the 49ers now have at quarterback. For now, nevertheless, the 2018 and ’21 No. 3 draftees are in line for reserve roles — although, it will likely be tough to examine both being a third-stringer within the occasion the 49ers maintain all three come September.