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The San Francisco 49ers selected Brock Purdy as the last overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. Back then, with Trey Lance expected to start as quarterback and Nate Sudfeld as his backup, many likely doubted Purdy's ability to secure a roster spot. Even the 49ers admit to drafting Purdy with the hope of developing the young quarterback into a serviceable backup.
They never anticipated the rookie's speedy NFL ascension.
Fast forward to today, and Purdy is gearing up to lead the 49ers against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 58. The second-year quarterback has risen from the bottom of the depth chart to become an MVP finalist. Come Sunday, he will become the third-youngest quarterback to start in a Super Bowl. By the end of that evening, he could be the second-youngest quarterback to win one.
One of Purdy's teammates credits his ascent to the starting point from which he had to emerge from obscurity.
"What he's done is amazing," running back Christian McCaffrey said on Wednesday. "One thing I've learned being in the NFL is it really doesn't matter where you get drafted. I've seen first-round picks who don't end up well, and you see a guy like Brock, you see guys who are undrafted, who turn out to be All-Pros and Hall of Famers. So nothing matters."
McCaffrey highlights Purdy's drive for greatness, evident even in college, where he left Iowa State with school records in passing yards (12,170), touchdown passes (81), completions (993), and completion percentage (67.7), among other categories.
While experts and analysts doubted Purdy, the quarterback had no shortage of confidence in his potential, knowing all along that he could play in the NFL.
"That's [not just] a special player, that's a special person," McCaffrey continued. "And I think, in the NFL, when you have someone like that, who has the right mindset coming in, who's humble, who's hungry, who has that chip on his shoulder, they have a massive advantage because he's had to scratch and claw for everything he's ever had.
"And if you have that going into the league, I think that's a massive advantage and something that a lot of people, who might be first-rounders or top draft picks, you see a little bit of complacency sometimes. And Brock doesn't have any of that, and he still carries that same chip, still has that same attitude, and just a hell of a player."
CMC believes Purdy has a "massive advantage" in the NFL because he's had to "scratch and claw" for everything 😤 pic.twitter.com/JRmW6nac9B
Bucky Brooks explains why 49ers drafting Ricky Pearsall was a reaction to Super Bowl loss
By David Bonilla
May 11
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks believes Ricky Pearsall will open up opportunities for head coach Kyle Shanahan. He suggests that drafting the rookie was a response to the San Francisco 49ers' Super Bowl 58 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. During the "NFL Fantasy Football Show," Brooks stated that the rookie wide receiver will address some issues the 49ers offense faced against man coverage.
"I think it's a direct reaction to the Super Bowl," Brooks declared.
Confidently entering the game, the 49ers believed they had a solid game plan for the Chiefs, who had previously defeated them in the Super Bowl only four years
Watch: 49ers QB Brock Purdy throws out first pitch at Giants game
By David Bonilla
May 14
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
May 16
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
