“It’s not that Purdy is better than Jimmy Garoppolo or Trey Lance. We don’t have enough evidence to decide that. Garoppolo has a sustained resume of success, and Lance’s upside is far higher than Purdy’s...But it’s the fact that you can ask that question and not know the answer — at least not immediately — that belies how compelling this impromptu ride is.”
“The 49ers have already been through what feels like too much for one team to handle. For sure, losing Samuel would seem like the death of their Super Bowl hopes. But something about loss makes them stronger.