It's expected that the Washington Commanders will choose a quarterback in the draft who shares similarities with Brock Purdy

The only surprise for the 2024 NFL draft from the Washington Commanders could be the quarterback they pick second overall. Washington Commanders may surprise in the 2024 NFL draft by choosing J.J. McCarthy instead of Jayden Daniels or Drake Maye because of his similarities to Brock Purdy. Brock Purdy, would rate as a mild shock.

That’s the curveball Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox can see the Commanders throwing at the top of Round 1. Although he wouldn't recommend it, Knox can see the GM choosing McCarthy due to his similarities with Brock Purdy.

Knox also speculated about why rumors linking the Commanders to McCarthy have gone quiet: The Commanders have met with McCarthy but the buzz has quieted over the last few weeks.

Peters being in the front office when the San Francisco 49ers used the final pick in the 2022 draft to take Purdy lends weight to Knox’s predictions. Like Purdy, McCarthy is often viewed as a game-manager who knows how to win, but isn’t going to be a frequent guest star in weekly highlight reels.

Brock Purdy Comparisons Encouraging for Commanders

The comparisons with Purdy are encouraging for the Commanders. At least to a point. The so-called ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ from two years ago has compiled an enviable won-loss record at the controls for the Niners.

Purdy has a 24-7 record since entering the pros. His successes have led the 49ers to a pair of NFC Championship Games and an appearance in last season’s Super Bowl. StatMuseIt’s a more than healthy return from a seventh-round pick turned starter. The problem is accurately gauging Purdy’s talent when he’s benefited from a high-powered supporting cast featuring left tackle

Trent Williams , running backChristian McCaffrey George Kittle, tight end and wide receiver Deebo Samuel That difficulty is why Purdy has to answer questions about being labelled a “game manager,” something he shrugged off before the Super Bowl..

49ers on NBCS : Purdy dismissed being labeled a “game manager” and expressed his focus on helping his team win.McCarthy has faced similar questions ahead of the draft.

J.J. McCarthy Game Manager Label Not a Problem

McCarthy’s position as functional overseer of national champion Michigan has either hampered or elevated his draft stock, depending on who’s doing the talking. A dissenting opinion comes from Hall of Fame QB Kurt Warner.

He doesn’t think McCarthy is enough of a “game-changer” to merit a top-five pick, per

MassLive.com’s Karen Guregian That’s a prominent take on a passer who.

threw for under 3,000 yards in each of his last two seasons with the Wolverines. McCarthy doesn’t have the numbers to match the rest of the elite prospects at his position in this class, but there are still those who believe in the 21-year-old’s aptitude for the pro game. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler

As discovered that some people think that McCarthy isn't good at managing games because the team was keeping his abilities secret — he has high-level skills. It's a valid point because when Jim Harbaugh was the head coach at Michigan, he wanted a lot of power-based running. Harbaugh preferred effectiveness over flashy passing from his top quarterback.

The Commanders might organize a similar offensive plan thanks to the presence of running backs

Austin Ekeler Brian Robinson Jr. and Alternatively, Peters may have to settle for McCarthy after the Commanders’ decision to meet with all of the big four passers at once might have upset some of the prospects , including Heisman Trophy winner Daniels. The Washington Commanders are expected to draft a quarterback similar to San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback Brock Purdy., including Heisman Trophy winner Daniels.