In a significant crackdown, the U.S. Department of Justice, together with leaders from several federal agencies, announced on Wednesday the indictment of individuals associated with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). These charges are linked to drug trafficking and illegal weapons activities, as well as elaborate timeshare fraud schemes preying primarily on older Americans.

This announcement emerged from a broader inter-agency press briefing, unveiling a comprehensive set of enforcement measures aimed at dismantling the CJNG’s operations across Mexico.

“These intricate criminal networks employ brutality and intimidation to dominate the traffic of lethal narcotics into the United States—covering fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, and more. Their actions sow disorder and tragedy in our neighborhoods,” declared Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche during the news briefing.

Adding to the gravity, Blanche elaborated, “The cartel members face charges spanning from orchestrating drug trafficking syndicates and directing well-trained assassins responsible for killings and attempted hits, to sourcing illegal arms, laundering money, and producing and distributing dangerous drugs. Notably, three of these cartel suspects are also accused of engaging in sophisticated fraud schemes that exploited elderly Americans through an alleged timeshare fraud operation.”

As part of the enforcement, the DOJ’s criminal division brought federal charges against five senior members of the cartel, including drug trafficking and firearms offenses, Assistant Attorney General Tysen Duva said. Duva also provided further details about the fraud scheme targeting elderly Americans.

“CJNG targeted Americans who are aspiring to own or already own timeshares in Mexico, many of them elderly, and promised them profits for selling or renting them. But first, the victims had to pay taxes and advance fees. Of course, the profits never came. Once someone paid, the fraudsters contacted them again, posing as lawyers or officials who could recover the money for another fee,” Duva explained.

“Of course it was fake. The scheme morphed and continued, with the fraudsters even claiming that the victims actually paid a cartel and would be arrested if they did not pay more, which they did. One particular victim, an 83-year-old individual, an American who bought a timeshare many years ago for $179,000, was duped at each level of this phase. He paid advance fees to begin with. He fell for fake real estate websites and title companies. He was victimized again by attorneys who sent their bar information and fake websites, who claimed that they could get his money back. Of course they were impersonators and they could not,” Duva continued.

“Government agencies then contacted him for additional fees, using government letterhead and spoofed government websites. And then again, Mexican law enforcement contacted him and demanded he pay criminal and civil fines because he had apparently paid a cartel. It went on and on. It victimized this man for hundreds of thousands of dollars over eight years,” Duva said.

Between 2019 and 2023, FBI Director Kash Patel explained during the news conference, the scheme defrauded over 6,000 Americans to the tune of $400 million.

“These individuals, pursuant to the New York Field Office investigation that began a few years ago, started call centers, down south and across the world. The funds they utilized and they scammed out of these call centers from senior citizens from across America, totaled over $400 million. They duped our seniors using email, telephone, text messages and phishing campaigns into subscribing to a timeshare project that they falsely stood up and falsely delivered promises that our seniors would be able to enjoy their lives and their vacations, only to have that money seized from them and that vacation and their retirements deprived from them,” Patel said.

Patel also announced that the FBI had executed over 30 foreign transfers of custody in 15 countries in July alone.

“I’m here to tell you today, for all these individuals that are on the run right now, you will not be on the run for long. We will hunt you down in every corner of the planet, and we will return you here to face American justice,” he said. Patel also said the FBI was working to return stolen funds to the elderly victims, adding “we have seized these funds and we are going to get them back to the senior citizens that were fleeced of their life savings and their retirements. That is the mission of law enforcement.”

Blanche said the DOJ has been working with a wide swath of other federal agencies on increased enforcement actions which he said have helped reduce fentanyl overdose deaths in the U.S. by 22%. The agencies involved in the enforcement actions included the FBI, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the IRS, the State Department, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Drug Enforcement Agency.

The DEA’s Administrator Terry Cole framed the enforcement as an America First policy during the news conference.

“Since the inception nearly two decades ago, CJNG has grown into one of the world’s most dangerous and ruthless foreign terrorist organizations. CJNG was built on a vast criminal network that produces and distributes deadly drugs, while sustaining a powerful influence via violence and corruption in Mexico. This includes members within the Mexican government who shield CJNG leadership from justice and facilitate drug trafficking, money laundering, and violence,” Cole said.

“CJNG actions have resulted in the deaths of thousands of Americans, Americans that were lost way too soon. They did this through the production and distribution of fentanyl, a weapon of mass destruction. DEA is aggressively targeting both the cartels and the corrupt government officials who are responsible for the deaths of our citizens,” Cole continued.

“Today’s coordinated actions against CJNG leadership and infrastructure, including superseding indictments and rewards totaling more than $100 million in arrest, will not end. It sends a very clear message. This is just the beginning. This is about Americans first. This is a fight against CJNG that we are just beginning, and we will not back down. DEA investigations of cases have generated more than 100 federal indictments against CJNG leaders and members and associates. We are working with our international partners to arrest, extradite, and prosecute these defendants in the United States,” Cole concluded.

Blanche said the agency partnered with the State Department to offer up to $100 million for information leading to the arrest of the cartel leaders.

News Media contacted the DOJ, FBI and DEA for further comment.

New York City is making impressive strides in the fight against its longstanding rodent problem.

According to city statistics, rat sightings have reached their lowest levels since the pandemic era, signaling a successful outcome from the robust anti-rodent initiatives implemented during Mayor Eric Adams’ tenure. This progress is evident as the data for the first half of 2026 indicates a marked decline.

During the initial seven months of this year, approximately 9,900 rat-related complaints were logged. This is the first occurrence of such reports dipping below the 10,000 mark within this timeframe since the year 2020, based on data from the 311 service.

This figure represents a dramatic 22% reduction from the numbers recorded over the same period last year. Former Mayor Adams lauded this remarkable decrease as a significant victory in the ongoing war against rodents—a campaign he passionately initiated back in 2022.

“A decline in rat sightings isn’t achieved overnight. Our strategy was to simply cease enabling their survival,” Adams explained to The Post on Wednesday. “We implemented several measures like containerization and maintained a strong focus on the problem. Now, we’re witnessing the benefits of years of persistent efforts.”

“People used to come to me all the time and say, ‘What did you do with all the rats? Do we need to do more?’ Yes, there are still communities where we need to invest.”

Reports for “rat sightings” during the seven-month timeframe have been falling each year since 2024, according to the data, which was first reported by Bloomberg.

These sightings hit a peak in 2022, when 16,230 reports of squeaky pests were called in between January and August — prompting Adams to officially declare the “war” that fall.

Programs like the Empire Bins have apparently been among the most productive, with rat sightings dropping in the few neighborhoods that have installed the massive on-street trash cans.

“Mounds of leaky, smelly black trash bags on our streets have served as an all-you-can-eat buffet for rats, but the era of those bags is drawing to a close,” said Vincent Gragnani, a spokesperson for the Sanitation Department.

“More than 70 percent of all trash is now required to be in sealed containers, and in 2031, New Yorkers will see ALL trash in sealed containers. The data is clear that containerizing trash delivers cleaner streets and fewer rats.”

Manhattan Community Board 8 has seen 35% fewer rats since the bins were installed last summer, a change neighbors say is more than noticeable.

“In this area there used to be a lot, a lot, a lot,” said Susana Merlin, 59, who works as the bookkeeper for El Porton Mexican Cuisine on Broadway.

“A while ago you couldn’t walk because there was rat traffic on the [sidewalk]!”

James Fuentes, 20, a server at the neighboring Toast Bar, said tourists have been screaming less at night since the Empire Bins have been installed.

“I’ve heard people scream, you know, tourists scream at night,” he said of the times before the rat fight began.

“The rats are going to every restaurant that has trash overflowing outside,” Fuentes explained, pointing to a pair of dumpsters across the street, “where that dumpster is, it’s probably where they’re all at, or the places that aren’t fortunate enough to have these [bins].”

Johnny Peñufiel, an employee at Trufa Pizzeria, said he was grateful for the city’s work on reducing rats, but said it was time to move on to the next problem.

“Now we have homelessness. That’s a big problem. Some people are mentally crazy.”

A Louisiana judge linked to a high-profile gang-rape case is finding herself in the spotlight for personal reasons, as her son is maneuvering to overturn his convictions for multiple rapes.

Judge Gail Horne Ray, tasked with presiding over the trial of 21-year-old Desmond Carter, faces intense scrutiny. Carter stands accused of sexually assaulting Madi Brooks, a 19-year-old Louisiana State University student, in a vehicle with two other suspects in East Baton Rouge this past January.

Tragically, after being ejected from the car, Brooks was struck and fatally injured by another passing vehicle shortly thereafter, according to allegations.

Compounding the drama, Judge Ray’s son, Nelson Taylor, age 46, is revisiting the courtroom in an attempt to nullify several rape convictions.

Back in 1997, according to reports from WBRZ, Taylor entered guilty pleas for three counts of forcible rape and five counts of aggravated burglary. These offenses were committed while he was still in high school.

The attacks stretched from late 1995 to the spring of 1996, and saw Taylor break into his victim’s homes armed with a gun or a knife. 

The then-17-year-old would wear a mask during the rapes and use tape to cover the girls’ eyes and mouths, prosecutors said, with Taylor’s plea deal allowing him to avoid a life sentence. 

He received a sentence of 50 years at the time, but was released on parole in 2022 as a Tier 3 sex offender. 

Taylor is now trying to have his rape charges and their sentenced set aside, arguing that a similar motion in 2001 was never ruled on by a judge. 

He initially filed in November, but the case was delayed as every judge in Louisiana’s 19th Judicial District Court system recused themselves because he is Ray’s son. The Louisiana Supreme Court has since assigned retired First Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Michael McDonald to handle the case. 

Following Taylor’s release, he was arrested again in 2024 after being accused of exposing himself and masturbating in front of a housekeeper at a hotel in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. 

That case is still ongoing, and Taylor’s court dates have been significantly delayed as all sitting judges in the 19th District – as well as East Baton Rouge District Attorney Hillar Moore – recused themselves due to his mother being a judge. 

The controversy surrounding Ray’s son’s status as a serial rapist has already impacted the judge’s presiding over Carter’s case, weeks before the trial has even begun. 

Ray was briefly recused from the case after prosecutors complained about her son being a convicted rapist, before she was returned to the preside over Carter’s trial by the state Supreme Court in May. 

The Daily Mail has contacted Judge Ray’s judicial assistant for comment.  

Ahead of Carter’s trial, the suspect’s attorneys made headlines this week as they demanded Madison Brooks’ loved ones be banned from wearing pink at his court proceedings. 

According to prosecutors, Carter and two other men gang raped Brooks in a car after drinking with her in a bar on January 15, 2023. 

Brooks was allegedly ‘dumped’ out of the car by the men after the attack, and when she stumbled across a highway she was fatally struck by a moving car. 

The Brooks family and their supporters have taken to wearing pink to commemorate the late student at public events and court hearings. 

Carter’s attorneys filed a motion to prohibit Brooks’ supporters from wearing Brooks’ favorite color in the courtroom, arguing it could prejudice or intimidate the jury.

The defense cited several cases that found a ‘carnival atmosphere’ in courtrooms violated a defendant’s right to a fair trial, an argument that was characterized as a ‘gross mischaracterization of the facts at hand’ by prosecutors, per WBRZ.

But prosecutors said Brooks’ family and friends have routinely worn pink at multiple prior legal proceedings related to her death.

Prosecutors wrote in their argument to allow pink in the courtroom that Brooks’ supporters would be ‘silent, passive spectators’ to the facts, and described Carter’s demand as ‘absurd.’

Carter is facing rape charges alongside Kaivon Washington and Casen Carver, as prosecutors claim they assaulted Brooks in a car after they drank together at a bar.

The defendants deny raping Brooks, and say only consensual sex happened in the back of the car.

In footage of the night Brooks died released by authorities, Brooks was seen stumbling across a road after she was allegedly dumped by the sidewalk by the men, moments before a moving car struck her.

Authorities have said her blood-alcohol level was .319 percent, almost four times the legal driving limit, and she stumbled into the four-lane road where she was hit by a truck. 

In legal filings last year, attorneys for Carver and Carter claimed that injuries consistent with sexual assault allegedly found on Brooks’ body were not their doing.

They claimed that Brooks had consensual rough sex with another Louisiana State University student the night before, and say it was that encounter which caused her injuries.

A motion claimed the evidence ‘will gut the State’s theory of the case’ and prove their innocence.

The filing was condemned by prosecutors, with District Attorney Hillar Moore said the filing was ‘totally inappropriate and not in accordance with the applicable rules of law’.

The motion was ultimately rejected by a judge, as it was branded ‘irrelevant.’

In a new development on Wednesday, a federal judge threw out a lawsuit filed by Alexander Murdaugh, who sought to reclaim $600,000 in legal fees. These expenses were pegged to the county clerk, accused of meddling with the jury during his murder trial.

U.S. District Judge Richard Mark Gergel determined that Murdaugh did not have the legal standing required to pursue action against Rebecca “Becky” Hill. He emphasized that her purported misconduct did not directly lead to the costs Murdaugh incurred to defend himself.

Judge Gergel clarified that Murdaugh would have incurred these defense costs regardless of any actions taken by Hill, as she did not play a role in initiating the murder charges or the subsequent prosecution.

In the written order, Judge Gergel concluded, “To put it plainly, the defendant’s alleged misconduct was not a direct cause of the plaintiff needing to finance his defense expenses.”

The lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice, meaning Murdaugh could seek to file another claim if he can present a legally sufficient theory.

Murdaugh sued Hill under a federal civil rights law, alleging that her communications with jurors violated his rights under the Sixth and 14th Amendments. He said he liquidated his 401K account before trial and spent $600,000 on his defense.

The South Carolina Supreme Court unanimously overturned Murdaugh’s murder convictions on May 13 and ordered a new trial, finding that Hill’s conduct with jurors amounted to “shocking jury interference.”

Juno steps into the spotlight.

On Tuesday, Juno Temple turned heads at the New York City premiere of “Ted Lasso” Season 4, airing on Apple TV. The actress made a nostalgic yet fashionable statement on the red carpet, sporting a vintage piece from Gucci’s archives—a choice that fashion aficionados recognized immediately.

This iconic outfit was first donned by none other than Jennifer Lopez nearly 25 years ago, underscoring the timeless appeal of stylish ensembles that seamlessly transcend decades.

Crafted by designer Tom Ford, the ensemble showcases a daring lace-up bodice, complete with a dramatic front slit and an eye-catching back cutout.

Temple selected a striking turquoise version of the silky design, complementing her look with curly, half-up blonde tresses.

She carried a crystal-studded Judith Leiber bag ($6,995), shaped like a hotdog with mustard on top, and added bling with an impressive diamond choker from Jacob & Co. that was crafted of emerald-cut stones woven together in a lattice construction.

Peeking out just a tad from beneath her weightless skirt were a pair of sky-high platform heels, also covered in crystals, ensuring she sparkled from tip to toe.

Lopez, meanwhile, went with a chocolate brown version of the same design for the 2003 “Gigli” premiere, piling her hair up into a bun and skipping a necklace in favor of chandelier earrings. She kept the nude illusion going with nearly invisible heels.

Temple owns her look outright, which is rare for a red carpet appearance. In fact, she teased the gown on “Live with Kelly and Mark” almost three years ago, calling it her best vintage find to-date.

Calling herself an “abolute vintage junkie,” she recounted trolling eBay when she found “this extraordinary … turquoise floor length gown.”

Temple went on to exuberantly describe the look in detail, adding, “it looks like you’ve been wrapped in blue silk and then this blue chiffon …” she trails off, hands moving around her body as she explains the cut and material used.

And, what’s more, she paid a cool $180 for the now-famous look. “It’s my favorite … ever,” she said of Ford’s Gucci era.

The 37-year-old actress adds her latest look to a long slew of vintage frocks she’s rocked over the years.

Last week, she stepped out at the LA premiere wearing a vintage 2001 Roberto Cavalli dress, also carrying a whimsical Judith Lieber bag ($4,295) that, this time, was aptly shaped like a soccer ball.

Her on-screen character, Keeley Jones, boasts a similarly impressive wardrobe herself.

Described to Who What Wear as “bonkers,” Temple explains, “I don’t know if I will ever have an opportunity to inhabit someone like that again. What fun it is to embody someone who says yes to everything, whether it’s wearing an animal-print suit or launching their own PR firm.”

Continuing, “We could all learn a little from Keeley’s determination and eternal optimism.”

Actress Daphne Blunt recently voiced allegations of ‘racism’ against a staff member at a well-known Hollywood hotel.

The 28-year-old, famed for her role in The Young & The Restless, utilized TikTok to air her grievances with the upscale Hotel Bel-Air.

Blunt recounted an incident where an employee allegedly ‘humiliated’ her in public for misplacing her ID, suggesting that the interaction had a racial undertone.

In response, the hotel has begun an ‘internal investigation’ and reported that the staff member’s actions complied with California law.

Blunt expressed her fondness for Hotel Bel-Air, describing its bar as one of her cherished spots in Los Angeles in the posted video.

Last month, she said she went there for dinner and drinks with two of her girlfriends, and claimed that she experienced the ‘rudest, most abrupt and clearly bigoted treatment she has ever received.’

‘We ordered drinks and [the server] asked to see our ID, I looked in my purse and realized I had forgotten my ID, I couldn’t find my wallet,’ Blunt explained.

‘I was like, “Oh my God, that’s so weird, but I have my government issued ID in my Apple wallet.” I was like, “Do you accept this? I can’t seem to find my wallet.” [The server] said, “Let me go ask my manager.”‘

Blunt said when the manager came over she also showed him a photo of her passport and asked that he Google her name, since her date of birth is public, but was told that he had to go check if they could accept that. 

She said it seemed like the staff was avoiding her after that and that no one came back to address the situation for a long time.

‘They have the audacity to bring my two friends their drinks without having resolved the situation,’ she added. 

Eventually, Blunt said she looked in the pocket of her purse and realized that her ID was in there.

Relieved, she figured the situation would soon be resolved, but what happened next left her feeling extremely ‘humiliated.’ 

‘Then this woman comes over, she has decided this is her moment, she’s gonna show me,’ Blunt said. 

‘Now I not only have my physical ID, my virtual ID, a photo of my passport and my birthday is Google-able, but she is [still] refusing to accept my ID. 

‘She was totally willing to accept both of my friend’s IDs, who are both white. I’m just really baffled by this and questioning her on it and asking her to explain and she’s like, “We can’t [serve you], we can risk losing our liquor license by serving you.” Only me though, not my two friends.

‘Are you really willing to throw away loyal patrons who have been coming here for years, who bring you so much business? Over you being unwilling to accept my valid California ID?  

‘I had no other way to feel about this than to [think] it was racially motivated.’

Blunt reiterated that she goes there ‘all the time’ with her parents, and alleged that whenever she’s with her dad, who is white, she was never carded. 

‘She went out of her way to humiliate me in front of my friends,’ Blunt scathed.

‘This is a place that I go to all the time, a place I’ve always felt welcomed and safe in. I don’t want to go there now, I don’t want to go there as long as this woman works there.

‘I don’t feel comfortable supporting establishments that employ people who are being openly bigoted and racist.’

In a statement to the New York Post, Hotel Bel-Air said it has ‘zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind and take these allegations very seriously.’

‘At the heart of our hotel is a commitment to making every guest and employee feel valued, respected and safe – we do not tolerate prejudice of any kind,’ the hotel added. 

‘Out of respect for the privacy of our guests, we do not publicly comment on the details of private matters. 

‘We can confirm the concerns were acted upon immediately, and a comprehensive internal investigation concluded that our employee acted in accordance with California law.’

The Daily Mail has reached out to Hotel Bel-Air for comment. 

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is currently investigating a possible breach of newly established safety protocols. This follows an incident reported on Tuesday, involving a commercial aircraft and Marine One, the helicopter transporting President Donald Trump, as verified by News Media.

The scenario unfolded when a passenger plane departed Reagan International Airport simultaneously as President Trump was leaving the White House on Marine One, highlighted by The Wall Street Journal.

The White House reassured the public that President Trump was never at risk during the event.

“Marine One operations are conducted by some of the world’s most skilled pilots, ensuring that the President is safe at all times,” stated White House spokesperson Kush Desai to Fox News.

The FAA, in a statement to News Media, reiterated the White House’s point about the president’s safety.

“Based on our preliminary safety review, there was momentary loss of separation after which the aircraft continued to move away from one another. The air traffic controller was in contact with both the commercial pilot and Marine One pilot during the loss of separation. As the White House has said, the President was never in danger. We are continuing to review the incident and will implement any appropriate corrective actions based on our findings,” the statement read.

A loss of separation is a breach of FAA rules that stipulate that aircrafts at the same height must be at least three miles apart if they are within 40 miles of an Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR) antenna.

Trump was departing the White House for a planned trip to Los Angeles when the incident occurred.

When contacted for comment, the U.S. Secret Service referred Fox News to the White House and FAA’s comments.

Fox News’ Patrick Ward contributed to this post.

Brock Purdy’s most recent quarterback ranking may seem modest at first glance, but a closer look through the eyes of NFL experts reveals the exceptional qualities that set him apart.

While some have labeled him as merely a product of a well-oiled system, the statistics tell a different story. Kyle Shanahan’s offense is renowned for its excellence, and Purdy has thrived within it like no other quarterback before him.

According to Mike Sando’s 2026 QB Tiers feature in The Athletic, Purdy shares the 11th spot with Caleb Williams, marking a three-position climb from the previous year. Out of 50 coaches and executives who participated in the survey, 34 placed him in Tier 2, 15 thought he belonged in Tier 3, and one believed he belonged in Tier 1. His overall voting score of 2.28 is the highest he has ever received.

This progress comes in the wake of a challenging 2025 season, during which injuries plagued Purdy, restricting him to just nine games. Despite his setbacks, he managed 2,167 passing yards, 20 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions—a stark contrast to his remarkable 2023 performance of 4,280 yards and 31 touchdowns.

Yet, evaluators saw something more than an uneven season. They emphasized a recurring insight: Purdy performs at a level that surpasses what the eye test might initially reveal.

“Stronger than you think. Faster than you think. Better than you think,” one defensive coach said.

Purdy’s first deceptive trait is his anticipation that he uses to carve up defenses. He does not possess the overwhelming arm strength that allows some quarterbacks to wait until a receiver breaks open. Instead, he identifies leverage and releases the ball before the window fully develops.

“He can see it so fast, and he makes quick decisions,” one head coach said. “He’s more athletic than you think. Really good player.”

That processing has translated into elite efficiency. Among quarterbacks with at least 500 regular-season attempts since Purdy entered the league in 2022, he ranks first in EPA per play at 0.179, first in success rate at 52%, first in yards per attempt at 8.64 and first in touchdown rate at 6.21%.

Since Purdy became San Francisco’s full-time starter in 2023, the 49ers rank third in offensive EPA per play.

The second surprise is how aggressively he attacks downfield, especially compared with other quarterbacks playing for Shanahan. Purdy is frequently described as a point guard distributing the ball to the 49ers’ playmakers, but his average target travels about 8 yards — ranking 18th among 50 qualifying quarterbacks. His passes have produced gains of at least 20 yards on 13.4% of his attempts — the highest explosive pass rate in the NFL over that span by a shockingly wide margin.

Purdy has completed 55.5% of his throws traveling at least 15 yards, compared with 36.2% for Jimmy Garoppolo in the same offense. He has also averaged 9.8 yards per play-action attempt while completing 72.1% of those passes.

Those numbers help distinguish operating Shanahan’s system from maximizing it.

Garoppolo helped the 49ers reach a Super Bowl and proved the scheme can elevate quarterbacks. Purdy has generated more explosive plays because he attacks beyond the designed first answer and possesses the mobility to create and extend plays when it disappears.

“The scramble game is awesome,” an offensive coordinator said. “He’s really hard to sack.”

Purdy has averaged 7 yards across 85 career scrambles, with more than a quarter gaining at least 10 yards. He has also completed 55.7% of his passes under pressure while averaging 6.9 yards per attempt.

His limitations remain real. One defensive coach noted that Purdy generates much of his throwing power through his lower body, making his mechanics especially important. Pressure can accelerate his footwork, while his aggression occasionally creates turnovers.

Still, Purdy’s anticipation helps compensate for an average arm, and his mobility gives Shanahan answers previous 49ers quarterbacks lacked. He has completed 64.3% of his third-down passes and converted 42.2% of his attempts into first downs.

The system-versus-quarterback debate ultimately presents a false choice. Shanahan creates defined reads and favorable matchups. Purdy succeeds because he recognizes those openings quickly — and can create when the design does not produce one.

“There’s things I do need to get better at, for sure, but I think there’s also things that I’ve seen myself do, and I just want to keep replicating,” Purdy told Tim Kawakami.

Purdy said winning, retaining the trust of his teammates and knowing he is executing correctly matter more than outside criticism.

“People can say what they want,” Purdy said. “There’s always going to be that. That’s part of the sport. And honestly, that sort of makes it fun.”

Purdy may not resemble the prototype, but his mild-mannered image conceals the anticipation, aggression and athleticism that have made him the best quarterback Shanahan has had as a head coach.

Apparently, it hides one more surprise: According to once coach featured in the ranking, Purdy talks “more s–t than you think.” Even his trash talk comes disguised.