Man, NFL rookies have this thing where they, like, watch other dudes in their positions and pick up lessons along the way. You know, the usual stuff to level up their career game.
So, Seattle Seahawks grabbed this dude Jalen Milroe in the draft, and when they started asking him about his football idols, his answer was kind of a curveball. Or maybe it was a fastball? Whatever. Anyway, it got folks talking.
Some guy, Clayton Holloway from NFL Network or something, shared on X (seriously, wasn’t it just Twitter?): Jalen mentioned Brock Purdy as someone to watch. Purdy! Not your typical pick, right?
Milroe was a third-rounder this year. The Seahawks are basically betting on his potential – the kid’s got skills for sure, just… inconsistent sometimes. Alabama showed us he’s got a cannon for an arm and moves, but the precision? Yeah, still a work in progress. It’s kinda his main homework now he’s in the big leagues.
But why Purdy, though? Might be ’cause their paths sort of align. Purdy went all “Mr. Irrelevant” in 2022 as the last draft pick and then surprised everyone by getting the 49ers super close to the Super Bowl. He’s cool under stress and moves in the pocket like he’s gliding, which, let’s be real, Milroe probably wants in his toolkit.
Purdy’s story is like one of those underdog movies. Everyone thought he’d just fade into obscurity, but nah, he switched it up to a playoff QB. It’s real motivational if you’re a young player waiting for your shot – like talent’s just part of the recipe. It’s also about having your head and heart in it, through thick and thin.
So, as Milroe dives into his NFL journey, he’s got this front-row seat to learn from QB Sam Darnold. Another veteran road with ups and downs. Kinda like life, I guess? Anyway, let’s see how it plays out.
