FIRST THING FIRST | "Brock Purdy is UNREAL" - Nick Wright reacts 49ers beat Lions 34-31 to reach SB!

Summary

In this electric sports commentary, the focus is on San Francisco's stunning comeback led by quarterback Brock Pie, rallying the 49ers from a 17-point deficit in the NFC Championship game, a record-tying feat. Pie's impressive 267-yard air game, complemented by nearly 50 on the ground, is lauded by teammates Fred Warner and Trent Williams. The discussion pivots to Pie's resilience and pivotal role in steering the team to the Super Bowl, highlighting his consistent performance throughout the season. Despite some earlier struggles, Pie's recent achievements, including breaking franchise records and excelling against top teams, are recognized. The commentary touches on various aspects of Pie's gameplay, including his scrambling ability and decision-making, debating his status as a 'game manager' versus a dynamic playmaker. The conversation culminates in acknowledging the challenges ahead as the 49ers prepare to face the ultimate test in the upcoming Super Bowl.

Takeaways

• 😊 Brock Purdy led an impressive comeback for the 49ers to reach the Super Bowl
• 👏 Fred Warner and Trent Williams praised Purdy's resilience and performance
• 💪 Purdy broke records and made some great plays in the second half
• 😮 His scrambling ability was a surprise that creates an extra dimension for the offense
• 🤔 There are still doubts about whether Purdy can win the Super Bowl
• 😠 The Ravens players danced prematurely and paid the price to the Chiefs bullies
• 😆 The Chiefs turned the Ravens breakdancers into breakdancers by forcing a fumble
• 🎭 Zadarius Smith mocked the Chiefs before the game with his planned TD celebration
• 😡 Brew did not appreciate the Ravens players mocking the Chiefs' girlfriends
• 😞 The Ravens' season ended after they danced instead of protecting the ball

Q & A

What was Brock Purdy's passing and rushing stat line in the NFC Championship game?

Brock Purdy went 26/37 for 267 passing yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. He also rushed for 48 yards on 6 attempts.

How did Fred Warner and Trent Williams describe Brock Purdy's performance in the NFC Championship game?

They praised his performance, with Warner calling him a "heck of a game manager" and Williams saying he was the main reason they made it to the Super Bowl.

What records did Brock Purdy break that were previously held by Joe Montana and Steve Young?

Purdy broke the 49ers franchise records for passing yards in a playoff game previously held by Montana and Young.

What were some of Purdy's standout plays in the second half of the NFC Championship game?

Some standout plays were his scrambling runs, a 50-yard completion off a tipped pass, and a Mahomes-esque sidearm throw rolling to his left.

Why does Nick Wright say he still thinks Purdy is the 49ers' 'weakest link'?

Because despite Purdy's standout plays, Wright points out he still made some bad mistakes earlier in the game when the 49ers went down big, so he has more to prove.

How does Coach describe the importance of Purdy's scrambling ability?

Coach says it's an important element for the 49ers since their offensive line is one of their weaker areas.

What does Nick Wright say Brock Purdy still needs to accomplish in the Super Bowl?

Wright says Purdy needs to find the right mix between playing to his own strengths and not trying to be Patrick Mahomes.

How did the Ravens literally end up as 'break dancers' against the Chiefs?

After the Ravens mocked the Chiefs' touchdown celebrations earlier, the Chiefs forced a fumble that led to the Ravens literally falling down and stumbling like break dancers.

What shade of purple did Nick Wright say the Ravens ended up wearing?

Wright said the Ravens ended up wearing 'this shade of purple,' referring to their badly embarrassing loss.

How did the Chiefs turn the 'bullies into break dancers'?

They stood up to the bullying tactics of the Ravens, forced turnovers and mistakes, and made them look clumsy and incompetent in the end.

Outlines

00:00

🏈 Brock Pie's Remarkable NFC Championship Performance

Paragraph 1 discusses the impressive performance of quarterback Brock Pie in leading the San Francisco 49ers to victory after overcoming a significant deficit in the NFC Championship game. Brock achieved 267 passing yards and nearly 50 rushing yards. Teammates Fred Warner and Trent Williams praise his game management and resilience. The paragraph highlights Brock's playoff record, comparing him to other quarterbacks like Mahomes and Josh Allen, noting his fewer bad playoff games. It emphasizes his significant contributions in key games against teams like Dallas, Philadelphia, and Jacksonville. The discussion also touches on Brock's unique playing style, particularly his scrambling ability and some extraordinary plays, including a lucky pass. Despite some errors, his overall contribution and potential for future success, especially in the upcoming Super Bowl, are acknowledged.

05:01

🏆 Analyzing Brock Pie's Impact and Future Prospects

Paragraph 2 focuses on analyzing quarterback Brock Pie's impact in leading the 49ers to the Super Bowl, highlighting his role in the team's comeback victory against Detroit. The paragraph emphasizes Shanahan's previously poor record when trailing in games and how Brock's performance has helped overturn this trend. Despite some risky plays and mistakes, Brock's confidence and ability to perform under pressure are praised. The discussion also addresses his growing potential and the importance of his scrambling ability. There is a debate over whether Brock is the team's weakest link or a pivotal player. The paragraph concludes with commentary on the Ravens' performance and the anticipation for the NFL honors ceremony, highlighting the significance of Brock's achievements and his prospects for winning a Super Bowl.

Keywords

💡Brock Py

Brock Py is the quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. He led an impressive comeback in the NFC Championship game, bringing the 49ers back from a 17-0 deficit to tie the game and force overtime. His scrambling ability, decision making, and resilience under pressure are praised by his teammates Fred Warner and Trent Williams.

💡comeback

The 49ers made an improbable comeback in the NFC Championship game after being down 17-0. Brock Py led this comeback with strong scrambling, passing, and decision making in the second half. The comeback illustrates Py's resilience and is a key moment in the 49ers' journey to the Super Bowl.

💡Chiefs Kingdom

Chiefs Kingdom refers to the fanbase and community surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs football team. At the end, the speakers joke that there is only one spot left open in Chiefs Kingdom for Nick Wright if he wants to be a Chiefs supporter going into the Super Bowl.

💡scrambling

Brock Py showed impressive scrambling ability in the NFC Championship game, rushing for nearly 50 yards and making big plays with his legs. This aspect of Py's game is praised by the speakers as an important dimension that the 49ers were previously lacking at the quarterback position.

💡Super Bowl

By winning the NFC Championship game, the 49ers and Brock Py have advanced to the Super Bowl, where they will face off against the Kansas City Chiefs. The speakers debate Py's ability to win the Super Bowl and question if he will ever win one in his career.

💡poise

The speakers frequently note Py's poise in the NFC Championship game - his ability to maintain confidence and make good decisions even when the situation looked dire in the first half. His poise was key to leading the 49ers' comeback.

💡Mahomes

Mahomes refers to Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The speakers use Mahomes as a point of comparison to show that while Py is not on Mahomes' level, he has still demonstrated that he can make some similar improvisational and athletic plays much like Mahomes.

💡weak link

Nick Wright refers to Py as the 49ers' "weakest link," indicating that he views other positions like their running game and defense as bigger strengths. Though Py's championship game performance was impressive, Wright still sees issues with Py's consistency.

💡dance

The Ravens players infamously danced on the Chiefs' logo before the game, and the speakers joke that the Chiefs defense made them "break dancers" by forcing turnovers. This moment is symbolic of the Chiefs turning the tables on the overconfident Ravens.

💡respect

Despite Py not being a top-tier quarterback yet, the speakers emphasize that the 49ers still respect Py as their quarterback and leader, evident through their praise of him after the NFC Championship game. This respect will be important for their Super Bowl hopes.

Highlights

San Francisco is headed to Las Vegas as Brock Pie leads the 49ers back from a 17-0 deficit, the most in NFC Championship game history.

Brock Pie's performance included 267 yards through the air and almost 50 on the ground.

Fred Warner and Trent Williams commend Brock Pie's game management and pivotal role in the team's success.

Brock Pie's resilience highlighted as a key factor in the 49ers' journey to the Super Bowl.

Comparison of Brock Pie's performance to other quarterbacks like Mahomes, Josh Allen, and Lamar Jackson.

Brock Pie breaks franchise records for passing yards, previously held by Joe Montana and Steve Young.

Pie's remarkable second-half performance in the championship game, achieving stats not seen in the last 30 years.

Discussion on Brock Pie's scrambling ability and its impact on the game.

Acknowledgment of Brock Pie's development and performance despite previous criticisms.

The significance of the 49ers overcoming a historical difficulty in winning when trailing.

Brock Pie's ability to make significant plays under pressure and his poise throughout the game.

The importance of resilience and confidence in Brock Pie's gameplay, especially in critical moments.

Debate over Brock Pie's role and performance, with varying opinions on his impact and future potential.

Discussion on the strategic decisions made by the 49ers and their effectiveness in crucial game moments.

Reflection on the 49ers' strategy and team dynamics, emphasizing Brock Pie's evolving role and contributions.

Transcripts

welcome back to an electric show San

Francisco is headed to Las Vegas Brock

pie led the 49ers back from a 17o

deficit tied for the most in NFC

Championship game history Brock goes for

267 through the air added almost 50 on

the ground to seal the game here's Fred

Warner and Trent Williams on their

quarterback what can you say about Brock

pie and his performance tonight heck of

a game manager wow managed the heck out

of that game boy he the reason we going

to have a chance to win us a ring I love

him what about Brock py in this game and

his

resilience he did this all year he the

main reason we right here today he the

reason we going to the Super Bowl he the

reason we here he did it all year Brew

do you feel totally

Vindicated been a rough a

block I feel relieved that's what I felt

yesterday cuz at half time I was like oh

my's really I'm not even going to get

any relief but uh look here's what I'll

say why not believe in him now and I'm

not saying he's momes he's not in

Mahomes class but let's be honest who is

and I'm not saying he's Josh Allen or

Lamar but they not in mahomes's class

either they have bad playoff games here

and there too yeah but pie really hasn't

I mean he played poorly last game

against Green Bay but came back with the

game-winning drive this guy has done all

you could ask asked for of him he's 4-0

in playoff games that he finishes he

broke Joe Montana and Steve you know the

franchise that they're in the record for

passing yards he played well against

some of the top teams in the league

struggled against some but played great

against others Dallas Philly

Jacksonville so on and so forth and then

yesterday in the second half I mean Nick

I I'm interested in hearing what you say

because La here's what he did in the

second half it's never been done by any

quarterback in the last 30 years in any

type of game play off for a regular

season throw for 150 rush for 45 plus

complete 80% of your passes average 10

yards a carry and no turnover it doesn't

even include his best Play Bouncing the

pass off a dudes helmet for 50 yards I

guarantee a little luck every team needs

a little bit of luck and great play byuk

by the way yeah but he made pery made

look at these plays these are not game

manager plays that py made so here's

awesome play yes that that look like

Lars and then that throw great catch too

by you Che and here you

go look at this well this is scrambling

was his scrambling he doesn't know how

to slide yet clearly but his scrambling

was great and watch this n this is

Mahomes in no that's a Mahomes type I

mean seriously I'm not saying he's M but

that was you scramble a little and that

was a great play so those are three

great place all I'm saying is why

not I don't know if I yeah that last one

I don't

really I don't no no but I want to give

him credit for a second so I don't want

to I don't want to that okay um cuz I

really like the scrambling and that is

an element of his game that I did not

think he had at this and people be like

oh you weren't watch this was the best

scrambling game he's ever had and and so

I like that I was you people been ask

what is it going to take I thought

yesterday was so much more important and

impressive than the perfect pass rating

against Tampa that perfect passer rating

game didn't move me really at all

because I I've seen quarterbacks that I

know are bad do something like that

under those circumstances now that game

do I think he played well start to

finish absolutely not do I think that he

was one of the major reasons they were

down as big as they were I do and that

pick early was bad and it was that the

overthrow was so bad that it became good

on the pass off the guy's helmet off

vor's helmet with all that said that to

me was a step massive step in the right

direction does it change the fact that I

think he's their weakest link it doesn't

but am I going to act like that was not

a lot of what I wanted to see where he

plays poorly or they just are in a rough

spot and he didn't seem to lose

confidence I think I think that the

getting away with that pass that ended

up a caught for 50 yards from that

moment forward there weren't mistakes

there were a bunch before there weren't

mistakes and Coach I think the

scrambling element for a team that while

I'm not as down on the offensive line as

I think Brew is that is one of their

weaker spots that's an important element

and so I will I will give him

credit as much as I can given the fact

of what he did over the entirety of the

game I I thought it was the last two

weeks are the things that I've been

looking for so I I wanted to see whether

or not he could bring the team back and

we saw that that he hadn't been able to

up to that point point so he does it

against Green Bay and then he does it

massively here against Detroit and you

couple that with Shanahan's record being

down by seven which was 4 and 42 going

into the Green Bay game so they've done

something that they've had real problems

with and I give them a ton of credit for

that and and there were a a significant

amount of really impressive plays the

reason I didn't love that last play you

showed is because he got away with it

but typically when you make throws like

that where you're throwing across your

body into traffic that's going to hurt

you more than than it helps you but he

was poised he was confident and as

poorly as he played in the second half

he made a ton of plays to bring him back

in the first half in the first half he

he made so many positive plays under

absolute pressure and he showed a lot of

poise so and it was the greatest give

him credit for in NFC title game history

the answer is yes where you've indicated

the answer is without a doubt yes I

don't even want to do this he's been

fighting some opponents now now he's got

to fight the champ so it's a little

different a little different no I I look

I'm going to be grinding all 22 these

next two weeks before I make my pck

coach Brew I'm just letting you know

right now s like coach uh Chief's

kingdom is that

capacity we one spot left

open that is and Brew I don't know where

you I felt and we both said he needed

the one awesome playoff performance and

that monkey's off his back this game was

so odd because it's overall numbers are

not terrible but watching it it felt

like he made a bunch of big mistakes and

they were stuck on seven for so long it

feels like it jumped right back on his

back to a degree and it feels like the

MVP award ceremony is going to be a

little well that whole NFL honor is

going to be really weird because none of

the Chiefs are invited for any award

whatsoever but that's fine um I think

it's also before the Super it's a weird

spot locked in yeah well they'll be

locked in you could you know ske there

no doubt so go ahead CU I think people

are

wondering I think he can get a Super

Bowl but a lot lot of people are now

wondering that like will this guy ever

win a Super Bowl and and like I said to

me he's got to find that mix between

being who he is he's not Patrick Ms he's

never going to be Patrick Ms all right

he's going to have to do it differently

yes he improved as a passer but but brw

are you putting this cuz earlier you

like run more Gus Edward should run

Lamar's not calling all those plays he

might be making the he's making the

decision scramble but designed runs

aren't there so are you

putting aible at the line but even if he

goes in at halftime or or when they're

off the field and says to the the

coaching staff look let's run the ball

more they respect Lamar and I think they

will listen to him so with all that said

because he's the quter because he's the

MVP he's going to get the Lion Share

Credit or blame but I you touched on it

earlier the Z flowers forget the fumble

it wasn't just the fumble Z flowers I'm

watching the pregame and he's being

interviewed obviously it happened a few

days ago he's being interviewed and they

ask him about touchdown dances

and he's like yeah I had this one that

was really good that one and the and

he's asked do you have one playing for

the AFC title game and he says yes and

that's swag surfing that's mocking the

Chiefs and Taylor Swift that is what

you're essentially doing there is

mocking the wives and girlfriends of the

Chiefs best players really smart move

good call but Brew it it was not then

lost on me that they are what are they

doing right there Brew literally brw

what are they doing don't Brew what are

they doing dancing they're

dancing what did lerus sne do he punched

the ball out so your Baltimore Ravens

turned in bro to some break dancers the

Chiefs turned the bullies into break

dancers literal break dancers could you

have ever seen it coming I I could not

have I told you I thought they just

pulled up their pants and H The Rock

away you know said on the side sne

punched the ball they were break dancers

and that is how your season end it these

fellas you never thought they'd be

wearing this shade of purple I didn't I

mean this a longer routine than typical

but oh yeah the fog might be a fair look

it's fair they had a they had a whole

prepared routine fellas great job as

always good job thank you see you next

we I hope to see you under better

circumstances while the studio gets full

of fog I do have one other announcement

to make it's very important we can't