However, Purdy remains unfazed by the external noise. The second-year quarterback has fielded questions about criticism since his rookie debut last season. He continues to block it out and remains focused on the task at hand: beating the Detroit Lions and advancing to Super Bowl 58.
On Thursday, tight end George Kittle was asked if the continuous disrespect aimed at Purdy affects the quarterback's performance.
"I don't think it'll have a negative effect," Kittle responded. "I don't think Brock really listens to too much. Like, I don't think he uses any type of social media very much. I think he's kind of like me. You don't really read anything unless your mom sends you it."
Kittle expects Purdy to be the same guy he's been all season, the same guy he's been since taking over the 49ers' starting quarterback job in December of 2022. Purdy is diligently working this week to lead the team to its first Super Bowl appearance since the 2019 season.
"I think Brock's just going to be dialed the way that he has been all season, the last two years for us," Kittle stated. "And people can say whatever they want to say, and he's just going to go out there and be Brock."
A potential victory against the Lions and a subsequent Super Bowl win will help Purdy shake off the lingering negative narrative.
Regarding the mentality inside the building this week, Kittle said, "It's just a vibe that we understand, not the pressure of the game, but just where we are, the situation. We're in the NFC Championship Game, and all we're going to do is go out there and play our best football and see where it takes us."
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