Whatever problems 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy had at practice had nothing to do with the strength of his surgically repaired throwing arm.
SANTA CLARA — All eyes were on Brock Purdy Thursday as the 49ers quarterback went through his warmup throws.
Even Purdy, a matter-of-fact emotional flatliner in media settings, had a case of butterflies at the mere thought of breaking the huddle with his teammates.Anyone who saw up close what Purdy did a year ago as the final pick in the NFL Draft understands what all the fuss is about. When Jimmy Garoppolo fractured his foot in Week 13, the logical conclusion was that the 49ers’ season was over.
Mindful of the way last season ended, the 49ers still have a developing Trey Lance and are embarking on a restorative project in Sam Darnold and even added a fourth quarterback in Brandon Allen. “I haven’t thrown a go-ball to them all offseason,” Purdy said. “Being out there for the first day, I wanted to let it rip and all that, but the ball felt good coming out of my hand. I just need to get more reps.”It smacked of doubletalk when general manager John Lynch said Tuesday that Purdy was “full go with no restrictions” but was “on a pitch count.” Yet Purdy left little doubt that barring setbacks, he’ll be ready to go in Pittsburgh on Sept.
Purdy rejected the idea that his recovery since surgery on March 10 has been ahead of schedule. Rather, Purdy has stuck to a precise timeline designed by his medical team which is as methodical and effective as the way he approaches his profession on a daily basis.
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