There are a few things I’ve been meaning to talk to you about, and honestly I can’t remember them.

I’m very happy to tell you that they are all hidden on scraps of paper on my desk, in a pile that has now risen to the point of imminent collapse.

I’ve been so taken with big news like the Warriors’ playoff quest, the 49ers’ unloading of live capable bodies, and the Giants somehow using smoke and mirrors to stay within spitting distance of the dastardly Dodgers, that I’ve somehow neglected the small stuff. Until now.

The bad news is that most of those brilliant column ideas I had on those moldy scraps are now outdated. The good news is, the dog found her missing pull toy, and I didn’t lose those tickets to the Giants’ home opener after all.

This one was right on top of the pile. It says — around the coffee stains — “Way to go Brock.”

I find myself really happy for Brock Purdy. He’s got himself a new deal with the 49ers that puts him right in the middle of the “Now Show Me What Ya’ Got” club.

Yes! He’s a system quarterback. And yes, he’s in the right system. I hasten to remind that there was another “system” quarterback in these parts a while back. His name was Montana and, as I recall, he did alright running the Bill Walsh system.

More than anything else, I just like the guy. This money will set the Purdy family up for generations. I’m sure his big splurge is buying cashmere seat covers for the Toyota Roadrunner.

I have this image of Brock and Jenna Purdy just rolling around and laughing in a room full of thousand dollar bills, like Scrooge McDuck.

Until the meatloaf’s done.

Then it’s reminiscing about the good old days in Ames, Iowa; story time for the baby; and one last look at the L.L. Bean catalog before nodding off to sleep.

It’s good to see a good guy win every now and then.

And speaking of quarterbacks — and not so good guys. Where in the world is Aaron Rodgers?

It seems that the one time “greatest” is being wooed this year by the Pittsburgh Steelers, who currently find themselves about to open the clubhouse doors for a new season without anyone even penciled into the role as first team quarterback.

All the while, Rodgers is doing the same thing to them as he did with the New York Jets — keeping them on hold while he either runs off to Ethiopia for a Tantra convention, or sits in a Bikram Yoga class sweating himself down to about 125 pounds with his legs behind his ears.

He’s got his Plank Pose and his Downward Dog down to an art form. That’s great to know for the Steelers.

What they’re not recognizing is that he can’t play quarterback worth a damn anymore. And while he may have great flexibility and core strength, his knees require that he drop back to pass using a walker. Which can somewhat affect the throwing motion.

Two words for the Steelers: Move on.

The tush push lives on

The tush push is back this year. Although 10 teams just couldn’t get behind it.

I’m not certain how I feel about it. The bottom line is this: The tush push had a touchdown success rate of 86%. And, it’s not just something where a coach says, “Pick up the little man and throw him into the end zone.” There is an art form to the tush push.

First of all, the top priority is that you must have a tush. That would let me out.

Secondly you not only must have a tush, it is preferable to have one the size of Brazil. In fact, I believe the scouting standard for an offensive lineman is now going to be a pair of four-handed buttocks.

Wide receivers will still be judged on 40-yard sprint times; Offensive linemen on cheek width. I have the feeling the tush push is going to be with us for a while. Or at least until a pusher and a pushee announce their engagement.

Valkyries net first win

And finally, let’s hear a round of applause for the Golden State Valkyries.

They played their second game of the season at the Chase Center on Wednesday night, and won a close game in front of 18,000 fans. They had a like number for their home opener a few days earlier.

Owner Joe Lacob has been very public about his desire to win a championship within the first five years of the Valk’s existence. He’s done it with that other team he owns — why not this one?

I’ll admit it, I was a skeptic, especially when I looked at the roster. The most recognizable name on this team was Kate Martin. And she was known only because she’d been Caitlin Clark’s bestie when they were teammates at Iowa State.

The rest of the team is composed of WNBA veterans who were thought disposable by their respective teams, and six players from six countries who never played college basketball at all.

They may not be a top echelon team this year, but they play hard. They also play defense — which coach Natalie Nakase strongly emphasized in pre-season. “You don’t play defense, you don’t play,” was the mantra.

Next year there will be a new Collective Bargaining Agreement in the WNBA. It means more high caliber free agents will be on the market. Salaries will rise four-fold. And the draft class could be the best ever.

It all bodes well for the Valkyries. They seem to be a reflection of their coach, a former college walk-on who earned her way by true grit. They’re a good show this year with realistic thoughts of more next year.

And five years from now? I’m betting on Joe Lacob.

Barry Tompkins is a 40-year network television sportscaster and a San Francisco native. Email him at barrytompkins1@gmail.com.