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Olsen reveals Griese’s incredible praise of 49ers QB Purdy originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
NASHVILLE, Tenn., — NFL Alum and FOX analyst Greg Olsen has been watching Brock Purdy since the quarterback’s first professional start and believes the 49ers star doesn’t get enough credit for what he is able to do on the field.
The former tight end, in Nashville last week to help host Tight End University with 49ers star George Kittle and Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro Travis Kelce, spoke to NBC Sports Bay Area about a conversation he had last year with Brian Griese in which San Francisco’s quarterbacks coach revealed what has made Purdy so successful.
“[Griese] told me last year [Purdy’s] magic wand is, his secret weapon is, ‘He’s the fastest processor I’ve ever been around,’ ” Olsen said. “[Minnesota Vikings] Sam Darnold told me the same thing. For both of those guys to say that unprompted, speaks volumes.
“They aren’t just saying that to coach speak, we were having a personal conversation talking about Brock and what a great couple of years he’s had, and his ability to process things quickly, eliminate the throws that aren’t there, get through his progression to the throws that are there, what the coverage dictates, what the play clock dictates. It’s a huge differentiator in this league, and he does that at a very high level.”
Olsen was there at the start of Purdy’s journey, on the call for the quarterback’s first start Week 14 of the 2022 season against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Olsen’s broadcast team continued to cover 49ers games with Purdy at the helm through last season’s NFC Championship Game.
The former tight end believes that being surrounded by star talent like Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk helps Purdy’s success but it isn’t the only reason. Olsen made it clear the Iowa State product doesn’t get the respect he deserves from the public.
“They aren’t winning in spite of him, they are…
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Author : NBC Sports BayArea
Publish date : 2024-06-26 14:35:40
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