49ers vs. Rams Breakdown with Todd Husak: Brock Purdy, Physical Dominance & 2026 Season Outlook

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1:01Slightly stupid. Oh, shout out slightly stupid. What I believe are playing a concert down at Stanford today. It's called standing in love. You are a slightly stupid guy. Oh, yeah, I'm down with slightly stupid. They're on my top artist playlist on Spotify right next to Faye Webster. That's a true story. Sounds up and tomorrow. You said they're playing at Stanford. Yeah, well, our next guest quarterback. I see what you did there at Stanford. And of course, part of our 49ers pre and post coverage. He is Todd Hussack on the Uma Guest line. Todd, nobody. And I mean, nobody had the Niners winning by 20 points in Australia. And I mean whipping the LA Rams. Good morning, Todd. How are you, man? Hey, what's up, Todd? Oh, it's even more beautiful day than normal. And you wake up feeling good after watching that game, a division rival, the odds on favor to win the Super Bowl by many people around the country. And to go out and take care of business like they did, it was fun to watch.

2:05And some of the off season acquisitions. The more I watched that game and the more I thought about it, I watched it a second time. And the more you think about it, the more I got excited about all the pieces that the 49ers have. And I think one of the best things is there's still some room to get better and improve. So I'm loving where this team's at. And I was talking to somebody yesterday. How many teams I couldn't think of any have a Hall of Fame left tackle, wide receiver. I think the cap race there for running back. And tight end. And a pro ball quarterback in his prime and one of the best play callers in the NFL. I mean, this team is set up for success. And gosh, they take care of business. And I think a defense that surprised everyone. That was as good as the offense was the defense taking care of a really good Rams offense with weapons and staffer and offensive line. And they penetrated in the middle. They did everything they needed to do. They were aggressive.

3:05Where he Morris was great. Not a green making that interception. They outscored the Rams 24 zip after that interception. These two pieces of offense defense working together. That was that was as fun a game to watch as I think we've seen in a while because it was a complete 49er win. And they were more physical and aggressive and have a big playability on the offense. That that touchdown in Marcus Robinson. That's the longest pass in Brockburg's career on a touchdown, ball in the air. A lot of things to be excited about for this 49ers team right now. That's right. That's a slightly stupid playing at Stanford's campus. The irony. The irony. Well, I think Sean McVey might be slightly stupid for his plan. Not slightly. I mean, there's so many things that there's so many different things to talk about. But I do want to go there. And again, you can't quantify it with there's no step. There's no proof that his travel plan sucked versus the 49ers.

4:06But I certainly, you know, my instinct with all these years on earth was those guys do not look fresh. They do not look crisp. And the 49ers look fresh and crisp and explosive. Are you chalking some of it up to a smarter approach by the 49ers? Absolutely. And the news came out. We talked about it are the only preseason game at home where in the studio, calling it with cobs. We talked about it because it news came out about a month ago that the Rams were going out the day before. And we were talking about it then. That makes no sense to me that I don't care how nice of a plane you have. And certainly those that they are traveling at a different level than how you and I would travel over there. They have Jim and work out like they have everything that these guys would need. There's no way you can fly 15 hours and come out and be fresh enough to play a football game the next day. It just I don't care all the research they did. That made no sense to me a month ago. And I absolutely impacted the game.

5:07Even though the Rams got out to a start and they had a seven to three lead. But I think the second half, the fresher team and the better team took over. So I think it I don't want to attribute all of it because I think the 49ers outplayed them. But there have to be a certain physical element that they were not as ready to play as the 49ers were. Todd moving on from the travel plans to the actual game plan. And let's start with Kyle Shanahan and his play calling yesterday the way that he designed that opening drive alone. But really throughout the entire game with the screens and the short passes to try to neutralize that Rams defensive line. Your thoughts on what Kyle showcased yesterday. Well, I think you give Kyle Shanahan that much time to game plan. And that's why the preseason is so funny because you can you can play three preseason games in either offense or more defense is going to show what they're going to come out with in week one. And so we didn't really know what to expect. I was excited because there are more weapons right now, especially down the field weapons

6:08that Kyle Shanahan brought pretty have that they just haven't had in the last three years. And so is this going to look different from years past? And I think that opening drive again in the end zone. I think that was that gave me maybe a little nervous. Like you got to punch those things in when you get inside a 10 yard line. It didn't and settle for three. But Mike Evans catching three third down. I mean, that is clear that the Brock Purti Mike Evans connection. They are on the same page and they didn't play in the preseason games together. But it's clear that that's a guy that Brock Purti trusts on third and five. I'm going to throw it out to that guy. I was really impressed by Mike Evans ability to separate on those underneath routes where he's kind of inside cuts back to the outside and he had separation. Brock Purti puts it right on the money like he does as well as anybody. I don't think he's cracked it yet, but I think there's only a few more passes needed where he's going to be the highest rated passer in NFL history once he qualifies with the minimum number of attempts. And he's back on his way with three touchdowns last night and high completion percentage.

7:13So Mike Evans piece was clear. I love the Christian McCaffrey, both run game, past game. I love Kayla and Black getting more carries in Christian McCaffrey. And he showed a burst and all of a sudden when McCaffrey is only getting 10 carries and what he finished with five catches or six catches like that. I think was the formula on how to keep him fresh throughout the whole season and then Black's able to come in and make the big plays. We've been talking about that all off season. Do they finally have a backup running back that Shanahan trusts to not just run the offense but the rip off big plays. I think that just makes Christian McCaffrey better because there's a change of pace now and McCaffrey is able to operate both in the slot as a receiver or from the back field. We didn't even see much from a kiddle. And certainly the stripling injury, like how are they going to bounce back from that? No problem. We got the Marcus Robbins and over the top. We got Mike Evans making plays and that red zone touchdown. But the guys all over and Brock pretty puts it right on the money.

8:18And that's what Mike, that's why they brought Mike Evans in. By the way, he had options. He could have gone elsewhere to sign. He wanted to play with the 49ers and Shanahan and Purdy because they do a great job of getting the most out of their talent. And that touchdown was big time and then with Debo Samuels, they make it Brock Purdy scrambling out by extra time, putting it on the money. They had three receivers catch a touchdown pass yesterday over the age of 30. Like they're not, they're not this young striping but they have weapons now. I think Brock Purdy, I had said it maybe a month ago. I don't know what the odds were on Brock Purdy's MVP chances. I don't think it's a long shot. I think he is surrounded now by the best talent of his career. He's in the prime of his career. He's not the young quarterback anymore in Manit. He looked the part last night. Tim Ryan here with your Bay Area team and four. Now get a California Explorer annual day use pass with your purchase or lease of a brand new Bronco or Bronco sport. It's got goat mode like your players driving to the game or off-roading.

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12:22He was back with the 49ers, maybe three weeks ago, four weeks ago. He looks fit. Like he took care of himself, maybe at a higher level than he had the previous couple seasons where he looks obviously, age is impactful, but when he's at his best and he's not going to be the 10 catch guy. But man, I think they have five or six weapons now. All should get the ball three to four times, right? With Kittle. And I'm talking about receiving and the referee and Evans. We saw Robinson what he can do. And you're right, when Debo Sano is not necessarily much expected of him, but he is such a, and Kyle Shan is so good at creating mismanches and situations and calling plays where you can get him out of that field where you can get him in space against a DB that can't handle him. And he still has that ability to break tackles.

13:23I think one thing he brings is an element of toughness that maybe they lacked a little bit last year. He's blocking those safeties to spring, black or McCaffrey for those extra eight yards down the field. It's a, I mean, Debo was here for a long time, so it's not a new look, but it's back to, I think the toughness mentality where they're coming out of the tunnel knowing that they can overpower teams. And we haven't talked about the offensive line who did an amazing job of neutralizing Miles Garrett of creating holes for the running backs, keeping him upright. I think winning in the trenches, and we've seen this now the last seven or eight years, yet offense is fun to watch and thrown down the field. And certainly the Seahawks and Rams had that ability last year where they were, they were chucking it down the field. The last few Super Bowl champions that go back to the Eagles and even the Chiefs, yet they have the homes, those teams could get to the quarterback and protect the quarterback with just their offensive line. And I thought that was as impressive.

14:25They have the blueprint now for a team that can go not, not just deep in the playoffs. They have to win their division, get home field advantage, but they seem to be set up like the last few NFL Super Bowl champions because they can get it done in the trenches on both sides. Todd, Matthew Stafford is coming off an MVP season, but he did not look like an MVP yesterday. You can factor in the jet lag and the travel schedule, but you can also factor in the 49ers defense and the scheme that Rahim Morris put out against him. But from a quarterback perspective, what did you see yesterday from Matthew Stafford? Yeah, he clearly wasn't comfortable. And I think Boasa had a lot to do with it. And the other guy that we haven't talked about, Oso Digizua, what a difference he is. Again, we saw it with the Seahawks last year, their ability to create pressure with that front four and get pressure up the middle. 49ers did not have that last year. How many times did we see either Stafford or Darnell sit back there with three, four, five seconds to pick a part of defense? When they can get pressure up the middle, and then that leaves Boasa one on one of the

15:29outside, that looked like the Boasa that we were used to seeing a few years ago, where one on one matchup is that's a tough assignment for any offensive tackle. When he looked quick off the ball, he was using his old school moves where he could get to the quarterback. They hit Matt Stafford, I think, eight times. Yesterday, that's no sacks, but they got him off his spot. They pressured him to throw the ball before he was ready. We're not agreeing with a huge interception. I really liked that defensive front. And what Rahim Morris was able to do, and confusing Matt Stafford has seen everything. There's not a quarterback. I couldn't see more than Matt Stafford right down the NFL. And he was not comfortable both because of the past rush and what they were doing from a secondary standpoint and not letting guys get open. So again, the more I watch the game, the more I talk about it, even right now, I get more and more excited because they are so much to be excited about. And I still think they can get better. They're young.

16:30Up in Stout had a big game yesterday. He's a young player. If they can start to get, I was surprised that the defense played so well together just because we had not seen that unit together in the preseason. We hadn't seen much of OSA and Bosa and how they worked together. But clearly, I think this is the most physical defense in front of 49ers pad in the preseason. I mean, just plus plus plus plus plus all around 27 to 7 over the rim. One last one is a guy who, you know, the struggling injury, we're going to find out more when they get home. I don't even think they've landed yet by the way, which is nuts. But it's so tough, so tough. And then we feared the Achilles because he went down non-contact, but Kyle said it's intact. Now we'll find out more. I'm sure when they get him into some MRIs, etc. But it leads to DeMarcus Robinson. And we were talking with Joe, kind of, Joe, kind of earlier about like number three and number four guys who never get shine, but kind of play a role. And I go back to the 80s, Mike Wilson, Mike Sherard, Mike Schuman from the late 70s, early 80s. Mario Manningham on the 2012 team, all these guys.

17:33And DeMarcus Robinson be kind of a dude? Absolutely. I think two seasons are going to have nine touchdowns. I mean, this is a guy that has played at a high level in the NFL for a long time. And he's not asked to be the number one. You go back to, I think it was week three, maybe week four last season. They're receivers like Kendrick Bourne, Skymore. They were guys that were not even with the team in the preseason. And all of a sudden, you're talking about DeMarcus Robinson being your fifth option. Not necessarily a wide receiver, but your fifth best player. And he ran by that Ram Secondary yesterday and had a big play. So that's where the pieces, it's not about having to five just burners at wide receiver. It's a wide receiver room that can do things differently. And Mike Evans is a physical guy who can clearly separate and be maybe that third down receiver. We have Debo Samuel, the tough underneath screen runner and the guy that can block the safety. Marcus Robinson can get down the field and we might see more of Jordan Watkins.

18:36I mean, all of a sudden, this is a deep wide receiver room where a year ago, you were wondering who the heck he's going to throw to. Whoever's playing quarterback was Perty or Mac Jones. Or now they're deep. And I'm so disappointed because Stribbling was by far the star of camp in that wide receiver room. He looked like a guy that was ready to come in and make an immediate impact and be a difference maker. Hopefully, it's not serious. Hopefully he's able to come back soon because everybody's so excited about him, not just fans, but inside that locker room. They recognize that he is a special talent. And Todd just going down by, they're going to have to figure out that tight end position because you don't want to put too much on kiddos coming back from an kill. But we'll see what they do there because it looks like he might be out for a more significant period of time. But there's enough weapons right now where Shanann can dial up some things that we just haven't seen in the last few years. And with Brock Perty entering what I think is the prime of his career is in a position to take advantage of it.

19:36And it's I'm excited. It's a great first week, a division win. And we've seen he got to win your division and get home field advantage for the NFC because it's such. It's such a tough one and it's Seahawks winning in that opener, but we'll see how long. I think that that NFC West is looking a little bit better than it was a week ago where. You know, we have the Rams as we had the Niners is one of the top three teams in the NFC. They might have been the third best team in their division based on just roster, but this is a four year I was seeing this built a little differently and did they show up to play that. I think the thing I'm most excited about is their physical dominance up front on both sides because that's how you go deep in the season. Deep in the playoffs. Come in here with your Bay Area team and four now get a California Explorer annual day use pass with your purchase or lease of a brand new Bronco or Bronco sport. It's got goat mode like your players driving to the game or off roading. There's seven available modes. Ford is America's number one for new vehicle quality among mainstream brands.

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22:47If you win your first $5 lineup, prize picks run your game. Incredible, even given the injuries on the D line too. I mean, so just all around awesome. I got to end it on this because it's always fun for you and me and those of us who love Saturdays. Now, I know you guys don't play until a week from tomorrow at Duke Stanford at Duke. So you got the weekend off. So I know you keep an eye on your rival, the California Golden Bears. And then you know, you have half an eye down on the coast. I know they're now a big 10 team theoretically, but there's still a pack eight rival. UCLA. So I just going to play this little sound by from Rodrick Pleasant from late on the sidelines Saturday night in Berkeley. Take a listen, Todd. Coach Bob Teyes, man. We put the coach on you. Aaron Todd, that's how they're talking. That was a fun game. I almost hated that Cal and UCLA were playing because both teams have new young coaches and new staff and a ton of momentum. And one of those teams is going to lock out with a loss UCLA.

23:50I tell you what, that's the netty coaching tree. I trust those guys. I mean, that it's a netty might be the greatest college coach in the history of the game. And it certainly looks like they've got something special down in UCLA. I think they got some special in Cal the way they're recruiting and playing and they're going to go through some growing pains. They've got some young players and young coaches that haven't called plays. But UCLA may be the most impressive win in the week one. They've got it rolling. They he's tapping into the UCLA the LA lifestyle and getting, you know, that star power and say what? It's going to be fun to watch. Let's Stanford took it on the chin against Miami. They got Miami. I'm excited about the direction Stanford's going to. So I'm still I always root for the I'm a packed in guy and I packed in guy. Yeah, packed well. Exactly. Exactly. And I'll be rooting for those guys. It'll be fascinating to watch how quickly UCLA can turn around because we've seen now in the last couple of years what. Signetty was able to do in Indiana. You get the right coach with the right players.

24:51And the sky's the limit. I mean, he took that program over in two years on the national championship in his quarterback when the high has been. The losing is program in college history in Indiana. It's funny. I used to say that Harbaugh at Stanford was the single greatest coaching I'd ever seen in my life because you guys were done. You guys were in FCS or ever. You guys were going to have to like disband the program. And then he took you guys to the top five in the nation and had high-spin trophy winners that should have won. Luck and then somebody I was talking to a guy at a party and I told him that he goes, no, dude. Signetty. Signetty is the greatest coaching. Harbaugh. Harbaugh was incredible because you remember that first packed half, packed 12 media day. He went up there and talked about winning the national championship coming off. He's beating the C. He's beating Pete Carroll's SC team. He's like, what are you? He's got his gun. He's got his gun crashed. You have to put this guy in the city. He got to be able to laugh in Adam. Yeah, they were laughing. They were laughing. He got it turned around quickly. So you get the right person in place. And things can happen quickly now. And the World of College football, the old transfers.

25:53Gosh, it's great time of year, isn't it? We've got to match up tomorrow. We've got Menlo School taken on Casamon out of Oakland. The Menlo Knights looking to get their first win. I'm excited to watch that one. So great time of year. I'm so excited and pumped to be in studio with Copes next week talking Niners ball. I love it. I love it. I love it. Good stuff. And by the way, San Diego State Coach, if you see only thought they're going to be flat this week, did you see Sean Lewis from San Diego State, Fire and Shows? Oh, yeah. Yeah. He got us all going. Yeah. I think I'm going to come out firing. But he's got, I think he woke up the Bruins, too. So we'll see fun, fun, fun stuff, man. Todd, great, great, great time of year. You're right. Enjoy the high school football, enjoy the college football. And then we'll talk to you next week. Yeah, thanks Todd. Sounds great. Looking forward to it. Yeah, Todd Husek, man. High school football. Good stuff. Did you see the Kyle Chandler, Friday night lights Netflix intro? You know, I didn't get a chance to watch that. We should play that. We should play that. We got to lose like last 40 minutes. We should play that. You want to get your goose bumps going. Yeah, we should. Good, good, good. And real quick, let me put a bow in this segment.

26:53I need to apologize to the slightly stupid army for the jumpscare. There I'd stand for that frost amphitheater next month, not tonight. Well, do you want to take it to the next level? So my buddy Jeff Nepp who runs Warriors gear and merchandise. He's in charge of their gear. He just texted me this, ready for this. Miles from stupid is pumped about the mention. I was like, wait, what? He's a screenshot. Oh, yeah. He's friends with this guy. Oh, dope. And he says they're blowing you. Well, Miles isn't listening. They're blowing you up on the KMB. Our morning show about your visit to Stanford, an octave of miles from stupid road. Hell yeah, triple X glam's LFG triple X. Oh, hell yeah. Tell Miles I'll see him soon. I love me some slightly stupid. That vibe. It's a Rage Friday on these sports leader. Tim Ryan here with your Bay Area team and four. Now get a California Explorer annual day use pass with your purchase or lease of a brand new Bronco or Bronco sport. It's got goat mode like your players driving to the game or off-roading. There's seven available modes.

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