Olsen reveals Griese’s incredible praise of 49ers QB Purdy

NASHVILLE, Tenn., — NFL Alum and FOX analyst Greg Olsen has been watching Brock Purdy since the quarterback's first professional start and believes the 49ers star doesn't get enough credit for what he is able to do on the field. The former tight end, in Nashville last week to help host Tight End University with 49ers star George Kittle and Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro Travis Kelce, spoke to NBC Sports Bay Area about a conversation he had last year with Brian Griese in which San Francisco's quarterbacks coach revealed what has made Purdy so successful. "[Griese] told me last year [Purdy's] magic wand is, his secret weapon is, He's the fastest processor I've ever been around,' " Olsen said. "[Minnesota Vikings] Sam Darnold told me the same thing. For both of those guys to say that unprompted, speaks volumes. "They aren't just saying that to coach speak, we were having a personal conversation talking about Brock and what a great couple of years he's had, and his ability to process things quickly, eliminate the throws that aren't there, get through his progression to the throws that are there, what the coverage dictates, what the play clock dictates. It's a huge differentiator in this...