Purdy still hasn't entirely shaken the "system" quarterback label and other denigrations. A chance for his rebuttal is now here, and if you've been listening, he's been preparing for it for a long time.

Lynch highlighted Purdy's ability to defy expectations, noting, "Since he's been here, all he's done is prove himself right and a lot of doubters wrong," showcasing the trust placed in him by the organization.

In Purdy's last seven starts, he has won four games, lost three, thrown six touchdown passes and six interceptions, fumbled once and posted a passer rating of 87. That's about as average as it gets. And he's playing on the best team in football.