Brock Purdy
Mentioned in 44 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Brock Purdy San Francisco 49ers quarterback who has become a focal point of NFL podcast discussion for his success despite being a seventh-round draft pick in 2022—now ranked among the best quarterbacks selected since 2001 by ESPN. Podcasters frequently analyze his performance within Kyle Shanahan's offensive system, crediting the infrastructure and coaching for his elite-level execution, while also highlighting his humble, faith-driven approach. His career generates significant debate around system-dependent success, contract investment justification, and his ability to win Super Bowls as a non-elite quarterback prospect.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz · May 15, 2026
The Schedule Release Scam: Trading NFL Logic for Soccer Rules (Feat. Ethan Strauss)
“Discussed as victim of 'draftism' bias; late-round pick whose success challenges draft position evaluation”
3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Apr 13, 2026
Colin Cowherd Podcast - Rory REPEATS At The Masters, A Tradition Like No Other, Vrabel/Russini Controversy, NFL Draft Preview
“Referenced as example of young QB supported by offensive weapons and coaching”
First Things First · Mar 10, 2026
Ravens ’S.B.o.B’, Geno Smith traded to Jets, Ken Rosenthal joins, Top 10 Free Agency Edition
“49ers QB with aging roster including new WR Mike Evans and aging skill position players”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 10, 2026
Nightcap Hour 2: Mike Evans LEAVES TAMPA for 49ERS + Tyler Lunderbaum HEADING to VEGAS + Colts TRADE Michael Pittman Jr. to STEELERS + Nakobe Dean SIGNS with RAIDERS + Cowboys NAB Rashan Gary + Wan’Dale Robinsons FINDS HOME with Titans + Dan Orlovsky VS Lamar Jackson + NBA CANCELS Magic City Night
“49ers QB; discussed as beneficiary of Mike Evans addition to receiving corps”
Nightcap · Mar 10, 2026
Nightcap Hour 2: Mike Evans LEAVES TAMPA for 49ERS + Tyler Lunderbaum HEADING to VEGAS + Colts TRADE Michael Pittman Jr. to STEELERS + Nakobe Dean SIGNS with RAIDERS + Cowboys NAB Rashan Gary + Wan’Dale Robinsons FINDS HOME with Titans + Dan Orlovsky VS Lamar Jackson + NBA CANCELS Magic City Night
“49ers quarterback; discussed supporting cast and offensive system success”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 2, 2026
Deebo & Joe - Part 1: Steelers QB Plans: Anthony Richardson to Pittsburgh? + Gainwell to test Free Agency
“2022 draft's last pick; ranked as best QB selected since 2001 by ESPN”
Nightcap · Mar 2, 2026
Deebo & Joe - Part 1: Steelers QB Plans: Anthony Richardson to Pittsburgh? + Gainwell to test Free Agency
“49ers QB ranked #1 in ESPN's first-round QB rankings since 2001 despite being last draft pick in 2022”
Miller and Moulton · Mar 2, 2026
March 2, 2026 Hour 2
“San Francisco 49ers starting QB who gets injured periodically; reason for Mac Jones backup role”
3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Feb 27, 2026
LIVE from The NFL Combine Day 3, Longtime NFL reporter Albert Breer stops by, NFL Films Sr Producer Greg Cosell joins the show
“49ers quarterback whose execution of Shanahan offense is compared to other quarterback prospects”
3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Feb 26, 2026
Colin Cowherd Podcast - NFL Draft Combine, Mendoza A Lock To Raiders At #1, Eagles Drama, Chiefs Rebuild?
“49ers quarterback cited as example of system-dependent success under Kyle Shanahan coaching”
3 and Out with John Middlekauff · Feb 24, 2026
Massive Mailbag
“San Francisco 49ers quarterback who must perform at elite level to justify contract investment”
Built 4 More · Feb 24, 2026
Your Calling Is Closer Than You Think – Pastor Joby Martin & Denny Thompson
“San Francisco 49ers quarterback; featured as example of humble, faith-driven athlete who excels at calling without ego”
Almost Athletes with Dude Perfect · Feb 11, 2026
Eli Manning on Super Bowl Wins, Favorite Sports Movies, Peyton Manning's Dancing & Texting
“San Francisco 49ers QB; example of modern under-center play-action success; coached in Toyota Glow-Up Classic”
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · Feb 10, 2026
THE HERD - Hour 3 - The needs of NFL teams, the top prospects of the NFL draft, Todd McShay
“San Francisco 49ers quarterback discussed in context of NFC quarterback hierarchy and Christian McCaffrey endorsement”
The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Feb 10, 2026
Assessing All 32 QB Situations, Who Needs One the Most? Plus, is Mahomes Cool?
“49ers QB signed to $50M deal; MVP winner; Super Bowl contender”
The Herd with Colin Cowherd · Feb 9, 2026
THE HERD - Hour 1 - Seahawks win the Super Bowl, Sam Darnold's epic comeback
“Compared to Darnold in QB evaluation; noted as smaller and more injury-prone”
The Colin Cowherd Podcast · Feb 9, 2026
INSTANT REACTION: Seahawks Dominate Patriots To Win The Super Bowl, Sam Darnold’s Incredible Career Arc
“San Francisco 49ers QB; example of limited QB succeeding under Kyle Shanahan's system and infrastructure”
The Domonique Foxworth Show · Feb 6, 2026
Super Bowl Preview Live From San Francisco with Marcus Spears, Mina Kimes & Kevin Clark
“49ers quarterback referenced as example of non-elite QB winning Super Bowls”
Pardon My Take · Feb 6, 2026
4X All Pro Fred Warner, Seahawks Jake Bobo, NBA Trade Deadline, Super Bowl Preview And Props + Fyre Fest
“49ers quarterback; discussed as underrated despite draft position, playing best ball of career”
The Domonique Foxworth Show · Feb 4, 2026
Mailbag Madness: Must-Watch DBs, American Gladiator Pro Bowls & Multi-Sport Marvels
“49ers quarterback identified by Mike Shanahan as valuable seventh-round pick with high potential”
The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL · Jan 21, 2026
Building the Beast: Shrine Bowl preview and CFP National Championship Game takeaways
“Former Shrine Bowl participant, successful NFL backup/starter, comparison point for prospect evaluation”
The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL · Jan 20, 2026
Divisional Round losers postmortem: What's next for Bills, 49ers, Texans and Bears?
“San Francisco 49ers QB whose development trajectory discussed positively for next season”
The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL · Jan 18, 2026
Divisional Round Saturday Recap: Broncos win but lose Bo Nix, Seahawks rout 49ers
“49ers QB who struggled against Seahawks defense with 4.24 second average time to throw”
DOUBL3 COVERAGE PODCAST · Jan 17, 2026
Brian Urlacher Explains Why Aaron Rodgers Is The GOAT & Why Caleb Williams Is NFL’s Best Young QB
“49ers QB; analyzed for performance despite injury concerns and receiver limitations”
Collector Nation · Jan 16, 2026
Sports Cards Aren’t a Hobby Anymore… They’re an Industry
“San Francisco 49ers quarterback whose card increased 32% in value during playoff advancement”
The Athletic Football Show: A show about the NFL · Jan 16, 2026
Divisional Round Preview: The best weekend of the NFL season
“Analyzed for velocity on intermediate throws and performance against tight Seahawks coverage”
The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Jan 16, 2026
Giants Hire Harbaugh, Full Divisional Round Preview, Chicago Apex, and Eggs Manske
“San Francisco 49ers quarterback; discussed in context of Seahawks defensive matchup and injury concerns”
PTI · Jan 14, 2026
Did Dante Moore Make the RIGHT Decision?!
“San Francisco 49ers quarterback facing loss of all-pro tight end George Kittle in playoffs”
Stay Tranquilo · Jan 14, 2026
Heisman Trophy Winner Fernando Mendoza on Visualization and Approach for the National Championship
“Referenced as example of different quarterback style despite being overlooked in draft”
The Right Time with Bomani Jones · Jan 12, 2026
Eagles "embarrassing" loss to 49ers, Matt LaFleur & John Harbaugh rumors, ICE shooting in Minnesota | 01.12
“Analyzed as superior quarterback performance in 49ers playoff win over Eagles despite two interceptions”
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jan 10, 2026
A Hawks Power Play, Plus a Round 1 Playoff Mega-Preview With Joe House and Billy Gil
“San Francisco 49ers quarterback referenced for previous NFC Championship injury against Eagles”
DOUBL3 COVERAGE PODCAST · Jan 10, 2026
Cris Carter Picks Seahawks To Win Super Bowl, Touts Stafford As MVP + NFL Wild Card Weekend Preview
“San Francisco 49ers QB analyzed as disrespected player proving doubters wrong”
The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Jan 9, 2026
Dolphins Fire McDaniel, Wild-Card Preview, and Craig Watched 'Lord of the Rings'
“49ers QB facing Eagles; sneakiness and improvisation ability critical to 49ers playoff success”
PTI · Jan 7, 2026
Why Washington Star QB Demond Williams Entering Portal Sparked Drama!
“49ers QB confident Trent Williams will return from hamstring injury for Eagles playoff game”
PTI · Jan 6, 2026
Baltimore Ravens Fire John Harbaugh!
“San Francisco 49ers QB facing Eagles defense in playoff matchup”
DOUBL3 COVERAGE PODCAST · Jan 2, 2026
Dave Roberts Explains Why Shohei Ohtani Is The GOAT & Breaks Down The Dodgers’ World Series Run
“San Francisco 49ers quarterback; Roberts praises his recent performance in NFL playoff analysis”
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jan 2, 2026
Maye Vs. Stafford, Week 18 Picks & the 21 Best 21st Century Sports Movies With Peter Schrager, Joe House, and Sean Fennessey
“San Francisco 49ers quarterback with strong recent performances against weak defenses”
The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Dec 31, 2025
The 2025 Fantasy Football Awards: MVP, LVP, Biggest Leap, Hottest Take, Best Quote, and What Aged the Worst
“Second-best fantasy playoff QB run with 94 points in 3 weeks, historically elite performance”
The Tony Kornheiser Show · Dec 29, 2025
“Never Go Full Red”
“San Francisco 49ers quarterback, last overall draft pick competing against first overall pick Caleb Williams”
The Ringer NFL Draft Show · Dec 29, 2025
Week 17 Recap: Purdy-Caleb Magic, Maye MVP Hype, Classic Steelers L, Playoff Murderers, and Fish Brosmer
“Last pick in NFL draft now performing as elite QB; 10 TDs in last 2 games, QB2 in fantasy playoffs”
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Dec 29, 2025
A Crazy 49ers Win, Baltimore’s Alive, Week 18 Stakes, and Guess the Lines With Cousin Sal
“49ers QB praised for composure after early pick-six and ability to move ball consistently”
The Ryen Russillo Show · Dec 24, 2025
Fred Warner on Underrated Purdy, His Toughest Opponent & Favorite AFC Contender + NBA Christmas Preview w/ PJ Carlesimo
“Praised for elite pre-snap processing, decision-making, and Monday night performance against Colts”
PTI · Dec 23, 2025
Brock Purdy Proved He Can Carry the 49ers to a Super Bowl This Season
“Threw five touchdown passes in 48-27 victory over Colts; praised for confidence in huddle communication”
The Tony Kornheiser Show · Dec 23, 2025
“Was it freeing?”
“49ers QB who threw five touchdowns in Monday night victory over Indianapolis”