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Brock Purdy had an impressive rookie campaign in 2022. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback started his first career NFL game on December 11 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, winning that contest and the six that followed.
No one was quite sure what to expect from the inexperienced quarterback. Each week, Purdy showed why he belongs in the NFL and why he has earned the right to be the 49ers' starter.
One 49ers teammate remembers that December matchup against the Buccaneers and how Purdy looked like a seasoned veteran when many expected the rookie to struggle.
"Usually, when a young guy comes in, you're going to see all types of blitzes, and Brock got that," fullback Kyle Juszczyk recently told Guy Haberman and John Middlekauff during an interview. "I think we were playing against Tampa Bay, and you saw, like a record number of zero blitzes where they're bringing everybody. No safeties in the back, just man-to-man on each receiver. They're going to bring one more than you can block, and it's just kind of like, 'All right, rookie, can you make a decision quick? It didn't go well [for the Buccaneers]."
On a night when everyone was focused on another Tom Brady return to the Bay Area, Purdy and the 49ers stole the spotlight, routing the Buccaneers 35-7.
Purdy passed that test and the many that followed, guiding the 49ers to the NFC Championship Game before suffering an injury. The 49ers fullback is eager to see what opposing defenses do against Purdy in his second season and if the quarterback can overcome the new challenges.
"That's what I'm interested to see because he already kind of got some of those early tests that a normal young quarterback would get," Juszczyk said. "Usually, it's, 'Heat him up, let's see what kind of decisions he makes under pressure.' Now it's like, do you just play him like a normal quarterback? Are there things that he kind of gives away? I don't know. I haven't done that evaluation of him. Honestly, I'm interested to see, too, how people play him."
Do you want to see the 49ers play holiday games again?
By David Bonilla
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Last season was frustrating for anyone covering the San Francisco 49ers, as it meant missing out on family activities due to the team playing games on Thanksgiving night and Christmas night. Although the Christmas night game was less burdensome because most family activities were done by then.
Additionally, the team played on New Year's Eve, although it was a morning game, making it less of an issue.
However, for fans, it must have been enjoyable to mix holiday activities, such as stuffing your face with turkey, with watching a 49ers game. The 2024 NFL schedule is expected to be released this week. While the date has yet to be officially announced, reports point to a potential
Watch: 49ers QB Brock Purdy throws out first pitch at Giants game
By David Bonilla
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Fans had the opportunity to cheer for Brock Purdy tonight as the San Francisco 49ers quarterback threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Oracle Park, preceding the Giants' game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
QB1 has arrived 🫡 pic.twitter.com/FDDdVS30p4— SF Giants on NBCS (@NBCSGiants) May 15,
Does 49ers QB Brock Purdy need Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel for success?
By David Bonilla
May 15
Rumors circulated before and during the 2024 NFL Draft about the possibility of the San Francisco 49ers losing one of their top two wide receivers—Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel. Such a scenario could have significantly impacted the team's success in the upcoming season and posed a potential blow for quarterback Brock Purdy, who has thrived alongside the dynamic duo on the field.
However, none of these speculations came to fruition. Both Aiyuk and Samuel remain on the roster, at least for another season, though their future beyond that remains uncertain.
Aiyuk is seeking a contract extension that would position him among the highest-paid wide receivers in the NFL. At the same time, Samuel already commands a significant salary following a deal rework in 2022.
Steve Young on keeping the 49ers competitive after paying Brock Purdy
By David Bonilla
9 hrs
The San Francisco 49ers are gearing up to elevate quarterback Brock Purdy to their highest-paid player status starting next year. Negotiations for a contract extension with the young signal-caller, entering his third NFL season, are on the horizon.
Purdy's on-field performance has far exceeded his current salary. Last season, he set a single-season franchise record with 4,280 passing yards and led the 49ers to a Super Bowl appearance while earning a base salary of $870,000. Even for the upcoming season, his salary will only bump up to $985,000. That may sound like a lot to the ordinary person, but it is only a fraction of the team's salary cap.
However, Purdy's next contract is expected to catapult him into the ranks of the NFL's highest-paid players. That title
