Which NFL QB Will Take a Bigger Leap Next Season: Love, Stroud or Purdy? | The Rich Eisen Show 

Is Brockman trying to be dense here? He’s acting like he has no recollection of people doubting Purdy’s talent last year.

People aren’t mentioning that he was rehabbing all offseason after tearing a ligament in his throwing arm in January and came back almost to full strength at the start of the season with no full workouts in OTAs and preseason. He still put up MVP numbers and broke records.

I love that rich always stands up against slander lmao

The point that Rich and TJ make is valid. Even now, if you asked people (fans, media, etc) "Who would you take: Love, Stroud, or Purdy?" Purdy would finish last in that poll. So there is a jump for him to make. Perhaps in terms of getting better as a player, but definitely in terms of being respected as a top quarterback (not just a strong QB who "got lucky"). Which, alas, isn't really under his control?

I feel confident I can speak for most of us Niners fans when I say we have been absolutely wowed by Purdy and have not been this happy with our QB since the days of Steve Young. Any improvements that there is for this young man to make would have be small relative to the other QBs on the list, as he already has been putting up historical numbers. What we wish is for him to be able to keep up this level of production for years to come. Consistency, if you will.

My money on Purdy, it's hard to "make a leap" after making it to the SB, but I think he's going to prove more of the doubters wrong next season

Stop the Brock hate. You wouldn't say this stuff if he was a first-round pick. Nfc championship as a rookie and the superbowl his second year. What else do you want?

As a Niners fan, I was extremely impressed with Stroud, and also impressed with Love last season. That said, Brock Purdy had not only the rehab on a torn ligament in his throwing arm to deal with, but also the full weight of the franchise and league's expectation that the 49ers had to AT LEAST make it to the SB, if not outright win the thing. That was by FAR the most impressive job of the three in terms of just expectations, but if you're asking who will take the biggest 'leap' in their 2nd full year as starter, it's gotta be Stroud doesnt it... Kid was phenomenal as a rookie on a roster that was hoping to just be competitive. He and Demeco Ryans both took a franchise that was bottom 10 in the league and made them top 10 in essentially ONE SEASON. So as much as I love Brock Purdy, the leap won't be as large because statistically speaking he already threw for more yards than anyone in franchise history, and he was on the precipice of a SB title. Stroud winning a playoff game or two next year would be a huge leap forward

Love had 3-4 years behind Rodgers. Purdy had an awesome roster to work with. Stroud just stepped in with advice from Keenum and Mills. Stroud is the most impressive.

I have been a 49er fan my entire 40 year life. I was a 49er fan before I even had a choice....I was born into 49erdom. I know it's history, it's lore. I love this team......NO ONE gives the 9ers the respect they deserve but since PURDY GOOD, our man Eisen, has given me videos to watch even in the off season. My man Rich Knows not only have the 9ers not had respect for years, but we finally have our man and Rich gives him the respect he deserves even before he's famous. Thank you Rich. For the years of respect for Purdy you have already given, and will give to prove the haters wrong. You are awesome!

Love reading all these comments from experts lol

Brock was coming off an elbow surgery and didn't get a full off-season. This will be his first full off season. This will be his second full year with synergy with Aiyuk. Brock is going to kill it. He will be unanimous top 5 next year

I love the back and forth. This is such good sports talk. I feel like im at my local pub 💯💯💯💯💯💯

The sad thing is people will view Purdy through a SB or bust filter. He can go to 6 straight NFC championships and another SB, but if he doesn't win it, they'll blame him. It's sad when they do it to any QB. If Marino played in this age, he would have never made the Hall of Fame (based on his playoff/Super Bowl record). He absolutely deserves it, but that's the lens now. You're either Mahomes, Brady, or trash. Such a brutal scale.

Bro… Rich is getting so bad at remembering things Purdy played in 3 playoff games his rookie year… Seattle, Dallas and Philly Come on Rich

People were saying Brock Purdy’s rookie year that he wouldn’t improve that much and he had a huge leap his second year. If people are doubting him at this point, that’s at their own risk. The reason people put him in a different category than Stroud/Love is because Purdy was a 7th round pick while Stroud and Love were 1st round picks.

Purdy fan here 100%. CJ Stroud will probably have some learning curve moments but has the best chance to really step up and elevate his team this year. Packers are scary too and Love will make some serious noise but I'll give this one to CJ. Hard for Brock to do better in terms of results other than better stats and a Superbowl win. Less likely but possible. It's hard to make it back. We will see. Go Niners!

Love is the most physically gifted by a lot. He flat out dominated for 12 weeks.

Dude, Purdy has already leaped ahead of the others. Two NFC championships and one Superbowl (should have been two) in his two year NFL depute

I am Purdy sure it will be CJ Stroud as a Texans fan I gotta Love that 😂😂

Rich, what the heck? Purdy is in a different bracket, not with Stroud or Love. period! Purdy reached the SuperBowl, should have been back to back if he wasn’t injured in 2023. his leap would be multiple SB wins

No matter what BCB does, the national media will trash his achievements and potential.

What more of a leap can Purdy make??? He made it to the SB.. the convo should be Stroud or Love..

perception over facts here... how would Brock improve the stats of his 2023 season (other than a superbowl win)? 20 and 0 ?

Once Purdy starts calling/audibling plays and directing offensive line players during game play he will be more impressive 😅

Purdy came a hit off of a heal turnover from wining the SB. How often do u see those type of turnovers a season? Maybe once or twice in the whole NFL? 😮

0:50 6 games including a playoff game is HUGE. Dude already had playoff experience???

Purdy will finally have a full offseason to get better and not jusy "ready" for the season. Purdy is gonna go off. That being said, Stroud has elite weapons now. Tough to say

Hey Rich let me correct you it was CJs first ever season starting right after he was drafted so he is a true rookie not like Love or Purdy who played or sat behind other good QBs and got NFL experience 😂

Purdy had the best numbers in the league last year and almost got a ring. He's never gonna get his roses if we ask these questions about him. Bad on you Rich. Stroud's "leap" would be doing exactly what he did his rookie year. The team needs to take a step forward. Love needs to make the biggest leap, with consistency. He needs to do it week-in-and-out.

Highest upside- stroud Best skill set - love Best processor and best qb of the three right now- Purdy

This season will be his first full off season of practice so he'll be even better with practice and experience! Let's go 49'ers

I think Jordan Love and CJ Stroud will. More so Stroud cuz the Texans really amped that team up and Stroud already showed what he's capable of. But can't sleep on Jordan Love. He'll make some strides too

This will be Purdy's first year with an off season as the starter because of his injury against Philly. Love will make the biggest jump because he has the furthest to go, but Purdy will have the best season and it probably won't close.

Why has Rich not touched on anything about the Chiefs? Nothing about Rashee Rice’s accident or charges, nothing about the signing of Hollywood Brown or Chris Jones extension. Very odd.

What Rich isn't arguing is who will be the most improved skill wise or even whose team will have more success, he's arguing on who will win the popularity, household name contest lol. For the record, Stroud of the 3 had the most impressive first year as a starter for one reason, it was his actual rookie year. Jordan Love, 3 years professional experience learning behind a first ballot HoF. Brock Purdy, 1 year experience, 6 regular starts /3 playoff games. CJ Stroud, rookie (no experience). If i switched up their names, teams, stats the guy who came in as a rookie will always have the most impressive year cause he's just not supposed to do it.

Nobody seems to remember that Purdy and the 49ers were a dropped pick 6 away from potentially losing to the Packers.

The only answer is Purdy

Purdy already made a big leap. He's already a top 7.

I love every time yall talk about Brock.

I agree here that Purdy could actually decline & get viewed better! Outside of Rodgers 20/21 & Brees 18/19 nobody has had back2back 110+ passer rating seasons

Surprised more people aren't talking about Will Levis. Titans have been making some moves this year. Ridley and D Hop 👀

All 3 of these qbs are in great situations to help them develop and get even better

You never even debated OR answered the question i clicked on this to see!

Agree with Chris. Brock purdy IS not in thé conversation of level UP...love and stroud were learning and bested their expectations. That is where Brock was last september. And i have a question for you rich: for fans hiw long did it take to think that TB12 had it and was not lucky to bé carried out by his coach, defense, Line and RB?

If Purdy "makes the leap" he's gonna be a hall of famer.

It was 100% fair for Brockman to question everything Rich was saying lol. It made no sense based on the title of the video and the question Rich asked. He should've just said "Who's gonna have a better year" like he said towards the end of the video lol. These guys don't play good football or bad football based off of the opinions of football fans, that's just not how it works lol. Brockman said it... Top 5 in MVP voting, went to the SB, favored to win it, lost in OT... a leap to what?? I suppose winning both the MVP and SB would count as "a Bigger leap" for sure. I think Stroud is going to have a better year. He was awesome last season.

Just stop talking about B. Purdy. He's an NFL QB, top ten. Let it go.

Purdy hasn’t had one full offseason and beats all the competition, falls short from lifting the trophy and we are having this conversation? 😂 it’s Purdy all day !

What on earth are these people talking about? Brock Purdy, up until the game against Baltimore, was a front runner for MVP. Every pundit on television believed that at the moment, and I bet even Rich had the same opinion until the Baltimore game! There is a video from October 3rd where Rich tries to 'make the case for 49ers QB Brock Purdy to get more consideration in NFL MVP conversations.' In another video, Rich described Purdy as 'Beyond Impressive'! After the Super Bowl, Rich called Purdy 'Terrific'! To now say that he was the weakest link of the 49ers is absurd and fucking stupid! 49ers got to the SB with Purdy QB, they didn't lose the SB because Purdy was the weak link, they lost because they ran into Mahomes! There is no bigger leap to take than playing in the Super Bowl, finishing the season with a 12-5 record, and being a part of MVP conversations for most of the season. And to understand how this discussion I think is ridiculous and stupid, it's important to note that I am a Ravens fan, so I have no love for the 49ers or Purdy! 🤣🤣🤣

People doubted Brock Purdy cus he was picked last and people like Nick Wright, Colin Coward and Joy Taylor were crapping on Brock Purdy... I have no reasons why

Not gonna lie. The texans seem pretty stacked this year. I think CJ has a higher potential to reach. Purdy and Love are mostly working with the same crew, so they can tweak a bit and get more efficient, but CJ will make leaps in improvement thanks to the roster upgrades. Just my thoughts.

Agree with Chris on Brock Purdy

Brock Purdy broke Joe Montana and Steve Young's single season passing record (and rested on week 18). He was the runner up as league MVP and helped his team arrive @ the SB. He did all this with a below average Offensive Line AND not throwing in the offseason due to injury. How much more can you ask for? lol

CJ Stroud

They spent the whole video arguing about arguing

Purdy probably should have been the MVP. He was ranked #1 in most of the passing metrics. Also not sure what the 'step up' for him is, either.

It's going to be very HARD for Purdy to Duplicate last years Stats. The sad thing is Purdy has got to WIN the Superbowl to finally get respect.

Yall talk about Purdy like he didn't put up MVP performance. Wake up.

Inaccurate, misleading title for this video, which is just a discussion of Brock Purdy.

Love and Stroud are both physically gifted than Purdy. Purdy can read and anticipate better than they can. After a full season and first full off-season, I believe he will come back and out perform the great year he had last year.

The question should have been phrased as, "Which of these 3 2023 first year full season starters is going to have a better 2024?" I think that was the goal of what Rich was trying to ask. If that is the question it is an interesting one. I think Stroud has it better this next year especially with how vulnerable the division is.

Eisen, you tanked your own interesting question by adding Purdy to it last minute.

Rick isn't actually arguing that Brock Purdy doesn't have to step it up - he's arguing that other people's perceptions have to change. But Chris is right, Purdy is already at the top statistically, and in record.

"Who will have the bigger jump up, Stroud or Love? Let's throw in Purdy too." Then they proceed to only talk about Purdy and never discuss Stroud or Love. Great segment

I’m with Brockman here. He’s not dismissing the fact that Purdy was *perceived* as not being on that level. The problem with adding him in this question of taking a bigger step is how do you measure that? To Brockman’s point, he was close to winning a SB and was an MVP finalist. Public perception isn’t very measurable because he’s always going to have doubters. Every player does. Fans aren’t objective and they say outrageous things a lot of the time. He can have an even better statistical season this year and there’s still going to be people that discredit him. So how do you measure his “step up?” Because statistically, like Brockman points out, there’s not much room to grow, aside from actually winning the SB and/or actually winning MVP. In that sense, there’s not as much room for him to grow as there is for Love & Stroud, who weren’t nearly as close to either of those things. Stroud was a little closer to the MVP discussion, so I guess I would say Love has more room to grow. Although I’m not sure yet whether I’m willing to say he’ll take that next step. Stroud is the one I have the most confidence in. My money would be on Stroud to have a bigger leap in year 2.

Purdy didn't really have a full off season in 2023. He was recovering from *_MAJOR_* elbow surgery. Chris Brockman has been a Purdy hater from the get go. How does Brock Purdy take a step up? By winning NFL MVP, the Super Bowl and Super Bowl MVP. That's how.

Jordan Love was great fot the second half of the season.

This could've been an interesting topic had Brockman not wasted it all acting like there weren't Purdy doubters

You have to say Purdy. He did all he could through the whole season (MVP candidate). He got his team the lead in overtime of the Super Bowl. Should be easy

I'm w Eisen that a step up for Purdy is that the league will b EXPECTING great play from him😀

Stupid question, thank you for calling him out cohost. Brock Purdy went to the friggin Super Bowl. Sure he can have better statistics but he got MVP votes

BP!

I think the Brock Purdy situation is complex enough for both opinions to be Right.

I don't think Jordan will individually be making the biggest leap, because he was playing at a damn near MVP level towards the end of last year. But I think he'll take the biggest leap in numbers. His number 1 target in receiving yards this year was Jayden Reed, a rookie. Watson was out for half of the regular season and still went for 422 yards. Wicks went for almost 600 yards in his rookie season as well and despite Musgrave being out with that lacerated kidney him and Kraft still put up serviceable yards. Most of the offense will be entering year 2 and GB has a swath of picks to shore up weaknesses. If this offense keeps humming Jordan will make a big leap because of his weapons. If Watson is actually healthy? Forget it, dude is going for 2013 Peyton Manning numbers

If the Niners line improves Purdy will put up even better numbers. People forget his training up to the season was altered because of his torn ucl. Now he has all the time to train.

QB’s I would rather have on my team next year than purdy - Mahomes, Jackson, Burrow, Love, Stroud, Hurts, lawrence, allen, goff, herbert, rodgers, cousins, stafford

I like Purdy and think he’s a good player especially given his draft status, but put him on anything less than a top 5 roster in the NFL and this conversation isn’t even taking place. He’s a perfect fit for the Niners who need someone to distribute and remain poised and let the roster cook, and occasionally make an athletic play or two, all of which he does very well. Take away the Niners roster and we’re all calling him an average/above average game manager.

As a 49ers fan, unfortunately I see some cracks right now in the team and while I think Purdy will progress, I don't think it'll be by a huge amount unless we get some very serious help with the OL. For my money, Stroud will be not only the most improved, but will be a top 5 QB and in the running for MVP.

Every time a leader ahead of Brock for the MVP faltered, they skipped over him to select another favorite. First it was Dak is the MVP, then he got beat by BP. Next they placed it on Hurts and BP beat him. They did everything they could to discredit Purdy the whole season..

Brock and Mahomes is going to be the rivalry for years barring a miracle. Bank on it.

That’s one hell of a misleading title for a video. Maybe go with “Bitchin‘ about whether Purdy already reached his ceiling“?

Chris Brockman has always dismissed Brock Purdy 😂

Purdy is already top 8, so idk what jump you’re expecting here Rich

Purdy will have his first summer as a full time starter.

Purdy is playing with possible future nfl hall of famers.

Why was the question not even answered?

All that rambling to not answer the question

Brock eliminated *every* unfair, preemptive standard held against him.

As a 49er fan, I'm compelled to say Purdy. As a football fan, I know CJ stroud will have a better year.

Both my favorite 🤩 this is hard 😢

Brockman is a professional troll

Purdy will be amazing his first full year being in good shape he works with Coach on the 15 brock is gunna do great

I love how in sports we can have an MVP candidate simultaneously be the "weakest link" on a team, whose team carried them as far as they went...LMAO, ok.

This was one of those incidents where I feel like Chris was arguing just to argue… 😑

"Not by voters!" They don't count. Who does?

Brock has more games, but Jordan Love is a year older and has an additional couple years on a roster, so I think Brock should be in the poll anyway. It's close enough. That said Brock made a hell of a leap already year 1 to year 2.. another equivalent statistical jump is unrealistic(it doesnt get much better than 9.6 yards an attempt and leading the league in deepball compl%). Itd be tough to match that let alone exceed it. But if his TD to INT ratio improves id call it another leap. I expect Jordan Love to have a better season than last year, but I think Stroud will have the biggest improvement from last year. I think all three QBs are pretty similar in my mind, BC they all play in similar offensive systems and all are adept at throwing intermediate and deep, even if Brock doesnt have the arm strength the other two do

Interesting how the original question was never answered...

I don't know and neither do you.

As a Packers fan I say it's Stroud, then Love and then Purdy, but all 3 will be top QBs this upcoming season with their teams making deep playoff runs. Stroud and the Texans have more to grow into, pretty much new everything last year, QB, HC, OC etc. all these will do better with the added experience. I wish the narratives about Purdy were true, but they're not, he's my teams biggest obstacle they have to defeat, probably for years to come Love vs Purdy will be a thing in the playoffs. The second half of the season Packers season is where Love will be at all the time, after Lafleur took the training wheels of the offense and started trusting Love, that mid season slump won't be a thing anymore.