The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast - INSTANT REACTION: 49ers Beat Panthers On MNF, Purdy Clearly Isn’t 100%, Panthers Need To Draft A QB, Lane Kiffin Is #1 College Coaching Candidate
Nov 25, 2025
Reaction to the 49ers' 20-9 victory over the Panthers reveals concerns about Brock Purdy's health as he struggles with deeper throws. Colin argues the Panthers need to draft a new QB, citing Bryce Young's limitations. He compares Purdy to other quarterbacks and ranks the 49ers outside the top 10 due to injuries. Additionally, Lane Kiffin's coaching credibility is debated; Colin insists winning is the true measure of success in football. The chaotic state of college football is likened to Bitcoin, calling for recruitment reforms.
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Purdy's Arm Looks Compromised
- Colin Cowherd argues Brock Purdy is not fully healthy and his missed velocity caused multiple interceptions.
- Purdy's recent passer rating and turnover trend have declined with injuries and roster changes.
49ers Are Overachieving Through Coaching
- Cowherd rates the 49ers as not a top-10 team due to injuries and departures despite good coaching.
- He credits staff like Robert Sala and Kyle Shanahan for maximizing a young, depleted roster.
Roster Changes Hurt Purdy's Results
- Cowherd links Purdy's decline to roster moves and injuries, noting a drop from elite early-career numbers.
- He compares Purdy's recent 20-start numbers to a mid-90s passer rating level amid personnel losses.