He could be the best quarterback caddy in the NFL. But what if Purdy sprains his ankle or injures his finger and misses a month or two?
The 49ers could have signed a top-tier backup quarterback this offseason, but instead they re-signed Brandon Allen.
There were many high quality backups available. They could have signed Gardner Minshew, traded for Mac Jones, or brought back Sam Darnold, who Kyle Shanahan once famously likened to Steve Young.
However, the 49ers stuck with Allen, who is 31 years old and has a career record of 2-7. Clearly, the 49ers want to instill his confidence in Purdy. He’s their franchise quarterback – they don’t have to hedge their bets at the position with a quarterback they actually want to play. Last year, they signed Darnold.
That’s because there were big question marks surrounding Purdy after he tore his UCL. Now, with Purdy coming off an MVP season and Super Bowl appearance, the 49ers don’t think they need a high-profile backup quarterback.
All they need is someone who can excel in the boardroom, someone who can coach on the field, and someone who can help set up Purdy during the week. More of a caddy than a quarterback.
And that’s Allen. He might be the best quarterback caddy in the NFL. But what happens if Purdy sprains his ankle or injures his finger and misses a month or two? Can the 49ers really win with Allen? Can they survive the entire season until Purdy returns?
The answer is probably no, considering he’s 31 years old and has only won two races in his career.
The 49ers need a better QB than Allen because QBs are constantly injured in the NFL, especially the 49ers.
