Purdy possess great leadership and toughness that you look for in a franchise quarterback. He was a 4 year starter at Iowa St. and was very productive... numbers don't lie. He was great in the RPO/Play Action scheme. He is not the strongest or fastest at his position but he is not afraid to stick his nose in there to move the chains. Purdy is an accurate passer in the short passing game as well as outside the pocket. He does not lack the confidence to try and squeeze balls in tight windows or throw over the middle. He flashed unique field vision throughout his career with the Cyclones.