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Golden Nuggets: How we learned to stop worrying and love The Brock

“That’s the key question, and my answer is a resounding hell yes. And I think you have to come back to Joe Montana. Montana’s arm was not particularly stronger than Brock Purdy’s. What Montana had was pinpoint accuracy. One time Bill Walsh was watching tape and he called me and said, ‘Every throw by Joe was exactly where it had to be.’ And there was love in his voice. And I think we’re seeing that with this kid. We may not see it forever, but we’re seeing it now. I think his arm is strong enough....Bill was always thinking of trading Joe.