Brock Purdy has the chance to establish himself as a potential San Francisco 49ers legend, and he truly deserves it. He led them to Super Bowl LVIII with an unforgettable performance in the NFC Championship Game. Purdy overcame a 17-point deficit in the second half, which is a telling sign of a great player. Now, the spotlight is firmly on him as experts speculate about the possibility of him taking the 49ers all the way despite his stats not being the most impressive on the box score.
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Esteemed NFL analyst Brian Baldinger has come in support of the San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback, defending him against naysayers. On “The Rich Eisen Show,” Baldinger gave a glowing assessment of Purdy’s second-season performance as they gear up for the pinnacle of NFL glory.
The color analyst expressed how he felt surprised watching other pundits question the quarterback’s talents, despite Purdy showcasing his remarkable progress and his untapped potential. He also noted that the Niners QB only needs to execute a few solid plays and he will easily get the ring, likening it to Nick Foles’ Super Bowl-winning season. As per 49erswebzone, he said,
“I don’t understand any of the criticism, Rich. I really don’t. I think the guy’s just a silent assassin. He’s so relaxed, and he’s so confident, yet he doesn’t really relish any of the spotlight. I mean, he’ll tell you, ‘I’m just good at playing quarterback, but I’m a regular guy.’”
If you didn’t know, Purdy is so humble that when Nick Bosa asked him how he felt after the performance, he simply said, “Honestly, I could do better, bro.” The star QB also shattered the franchise’s passing yardage record with an impressive 4,280 yards this season. He seamlessly got into the shape of Kyle Shanahan’s system, when fans expected him to mature under other veteran QBs’ wings.
Purdy has indeed shown fearlessness, and, as we have seen throughout the season, he learns from his mistakes. Moreover, the stage is set for him to take on the formidable Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. The 49ers even have extra motivation for the matchup as they have the chance to redeem themselves after losing to them in the Super Bowl LIV.
Brock Purdy is Inches Away From Making History
Mr. Irrelevant is already going to make history as the third-youngest quarterback to start in a Super Bowl. However, if he and his Niners come out on top by overcoming the Kansas City Chiefs on February 11th, 2023, Purdy will cement his place as the second-youngest starting quarterback to win the Vince Lombardi Trophy in NFL history.
Currently, Ben Roethlisberger holds the record for being the youngest to win it, having done it back in Super Bowl 40. The former Steelers legend was 23 years, 11 months, and three days old, while Purdy will be 24 years, one month, and 15 days old on the day of Super Bowl LVIII.
Dan Marino, the youngest quarterback to ever start the game on the glorified stage, was just 23 years, four months, and five days young when he led his team to the Super Bowl. Now, if Purdy can muster up the magic, he’ll be joining an elite club of quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady, who won it at the age of 24.
Both the other quarterbacks have proven themselves to be NFL juggernauts at the same age. Purdy has the skills, the team, and the swagger to win it, and that would even shut up several critics who disregard his talent. Only time will tell if Brock Purdy gets to listen to the sweet symphony of the Super Bowl victory.
