Hasselbeck identifies key Purdy trait that makes 49ers QB a ‘baller’

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — If Brock Purdy ever needs someone to stand up for his on-field abilities, NFL alum Matt Hasselbeck clearly has the 49ers star's back. The longtime NFL signal-caller spoke to NBC Sports Bay Area while attending Tight End University and explained why be believes Purdy is the real deal. "Brock Purdy is a baller," Hasselbeck said. "People say, 'Oh he doesn't have 'wow' throws.' B.S. Turn the tape on. That guy has 'wow' throws. He's a great quarterback. I know he might not win a combine competition or whatever, but he would win a quarterback competition in my mind. I think he's a great player." Hasselbeck, who had a whopping 17-season career in the league, knows what it takes to play the position and believes Purdy is the right guy for the job. The young quarterback's stats clearly speak for themselves, but Hasselbeck explained what goes into getting those numbers. "I think a lot of it is decision-making in a split second," Hasselbeck said. "It's also making the throw at the moment of truth. I use this example a lot with quarterbacks that I coach — the best golfers in the world, they make that putt the first time. You don't get a second chance. "[Purdy] seized...