At long last, football is back Thursday night as the Los Angeles Chargers take on the Detroit Lions in the annual Hall of ...

Brock Purdy's critics insist that he's a system quarterback, a player who's propped up by the 49ers' scheme and offensive weapons. Sort of like Jimmy Garoppolo.

Jun 11, 2025; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) awaits his turn in a passing drill during a team OTA at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn ...

Purdy’s lesson came when the 49ers traded away one of his favorite targets, NFL All-Pro wide receiver Deebo Samuel, to the Washington Commanders in exchange for a 2025 fifth round pick on March 1.

He’s got the boots and blue jeans on as well. Note that Brock is a brand partner with John Deere. Purdy is from Arizona, but went to college in farm country at Iowa State. 49ers fans just hope ...

Grant Cohn has covered the San Francisco 49ers daily since 2011. He spent the first nine years of his career with the Santa Rosa Press Democrat where he wrote the Inside the 49ers blog and covered ...