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Colin Cowherd makes stunning Brock Purdy reversal after years of criticism

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Young, G. (2026, September 22). Colin Cowherd makes stunning Brock Purdy reversal after years of criticism. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/22/sports/colin-cowherd-brock-purdy-reversal-49ers-criticism/

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Colin Cowherd, who has previously criticized San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, recently reversed his stance on the player during an episode of "The Herd with Colin Cowherd." Cowherd now praises Purdy's field vision and performance, stating that he is one of the best quarterbacks in the league. Former NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck agreed, emphasizing how Purdy masters Shanahan’s complex offensive scheme. The article highlights 49ers fans' optimism about Purdy continuing to improve his game throughout the season.

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Sports media personality Colin Cowherd reversed his long-standing criticism of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy during a recent episode of "The Herd with Colin Cowherd." Cowherd, known for previously dismissing Purdy's abilities, praised him after observing his impressive performance in the 2026-27 NFL season, stating that Purdy is now playing at an elite level. Cowherd complimented Purdy’s ability to read and react to plays across the entire field, crediting the quarterback with mastering head coach Kyle Shanahan's complex offensive system. Fellow former NFL quarterback Matt Hasselbeck agreed, suggesting that Cowherd had simply changed his mind after recognizing Purdy's true talent.

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But Purdy’s start to the 2026-27 NFL season has convinced Cowherd to switch his stance, which he did on Monday’s episode of “The Herd with Colin Cowherd”. asserted

he → convince → Cowherd

“My take [on Brock Purdy] was always where you get Christian McCaffrey, Kittle, Trent Williams, Deebo— you’ve got the keys to a Mercedes right out of college,” Cowherd said to former All-Pro quarterback Matt Hasselbeck. asserted

Cowherd → get → Hasselbeck

“I think he sees [the field] as well as anybody. asserted

he → think → anybody

Watching his head, I mean he watches the whole field… asserted

he → watch → field

I think Purdy’s playing as good a quarterback as anybody in the league right now. asserted

Purdy → think → league

I really do. asserted

I → do → ?

Matt, talk about seeing the field, Shanahan’s offense, this offense they run. asserted

they → talk → field

Because it’s like the kid’s mastering it.” asserted

kid → ’ → it

“I don’t think you’re a hater, Colin. asserted

you → think → ?

I think you’ve just finally seen the light with Brock Purdy,” Hasselbeck said. asserted

Hasselbeck → think → Purdy

“I mean, I’ve said it for probably too long: I think he’s incredible. asserted

he → mean → it

I think he’s a baller. asserted

he → think → ?

I mean, you saw Dan Marino pregame going over and him like, ‘Hey, man. asserted

pregame → mean → ?

I’m so impressed by you…’ asserted

I → ’m → you

People who understand the position really respect him,” he continued. asserted

he → understand → him

Hasselbeck broke down a play where Purdy made an excellent choice during a bad play call that worked out for San Francisco. asserted

that → break → Francisco

He then added, “I mean, I’m kind of a broken record, but if you want to know how to find and then develop a young quarterback, look at that guy. asserted

you → add → guy

And it kind of happened accidentally for them, too, but this is a great example of how it can work. asserted

it → happen → them

49ers fans are hoping Purdy can continue to prove Cowherd wrong this season. asserted

Cowherd → hop → ?

Colin Cowherd makes stunning Brock Purdy reversal after years of criticism

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