Colin Cowherd makes stunning Brock Purdy reversal after years of criticism

Sports media personality Colin Cowherd has been a vocal critic of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy over the years.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”.“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.“I think he sees [the field] as well as anybody.

Watching his head, I mean he watches the whole field… I think Purdy’s playing as good a quarterback as anybody in the league right now.I really do.

Matt, talk about seeing the field, Shanahan’s offense, this offense they run.How difficult is it? Because it’s like the kid’s mastering it.”“I don’t think you’re a hater, Colin.

I think you’ve just finally seen the light with Brock Purdy,” Hasselbeck said.“I mean, I’ve said it for probably too long: I think he’s incredible.

I think he’s a baller.I mean, you saw Dan Marino pregame going over and him like, ‘Hey, man.

I’m so impressed by you…’ People who understand the position really respect him,” he continued.Hasselbeck broke down a play where Purdy made an excellent choice during a bad play call that worked out for San 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.

And it kind of happened accidentally for them, too, but this is a great example of how it can work.”49ers fans are hoping Purdy can continue to prove Cowherd wrong this season....