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Brock Purdy has been called a lot since being drafted by the San Francisco 49ers with the final pick in the 2022 NFL draft. He’s been called “Mr. Irrelevant,” he’s been called a game manager and even held the title of third-string QB during his initial run with the 49ers before improbably rising up the […]

After dominating the New York Jets in Week 1, it looked like the San Francisco 49ers were once again going to breeze to the best record in the NFC West, earn a comfortable matchup in the playoffs, and go on another deep playoff run in the pursuit of another Lombardi Trophy. And yet, the Minnesota […]

While there is no doubt that the San Francisco 49ers have Super Bowl aspirations, it will be led by star quarterback Brock Purdy who looks to redeem himself after last season. If there is one aspect about Purdy’s game that has been improved and will lead to title success for the 49ers, it has been […]

The Minnesota Vikings started the season 2-0 for the first time since 2016 after a 23-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday afternoon. One of the main reasons was defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ unit. They were a menace all afternoon, forced two turnovers, and got a goal-line stand that turned into a 97-yard […]

Fans were delighted to see the initial confidence that the Minnesota Vikings had for Sam Darnold and it came into fruition last Sunday as the team beat the New York Giants, 28-6. People were originally hesitant when Darnold signed with the Vikings, but it’s looking like he’s in line to have a solid season as […]

In a hilarious display of camaraderie and sportsmanship, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was seen wearing Brock Purdy’s Iowa State football helmet following Iowa football’s unexpected defeat on Saturday. This comes after Kittle, an Iowa alum, and Purdy, the former Iowa State quarterback, made a bet on the rivalry game between the two […]

Brock Purdy’s wife is Jenna Brandt. Originally dubbed as Mr. Irrelevant for being the last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Brock Purdy defied the odds and emerged as one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL today. As a rookie quarterback, he registered the second-highest passer rating by any rookie quarterback since Otto Graham […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy wants to keep it simple heading into the 2024 season. While Purdy will be tasked with high expectations after coming up a possession short of winning Super Bowl 58, he wants to enjoy the process of the 2024 season, rather than rushing to the end as quickly as possible. […]

Former Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy, now the franchise quarterback with the San Francisco 49ers, showed his undying support for his alma mater during a recent close game against the Iowa Hawkeyes, quickly catching fans’ attention online. Purdy’s passionate reaction to the Cyclones’ narrow victory was not just about the win but also connected to […]

Hitting 45 passing touchdowns is always tough, and these quarterbacks believe they can. We’re finding our receivers in the endzone as we share our NFL odds series and make a regular season passing touchdowns prediction and pick. Patrick Mahomes already played on Thursday. Therefore, he is not included in this article as the odds have […]

While Brock Purdy has been a great story as the last pick of the draft, going on to become the starting quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, one of the Super Bowl favorites, he still has doubters, mainly due to the strength of the 49ers’ roster. Purdy responded to that notion when he was on […]

In the days before the 2024 NFL season, the San Francisco 49ers have given huge extensions to wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and offensive tackle Trent Williams. They also re-signed offensive lineman Jon Feliciano this offseason and brought in free agents like defensive ends Leonard Floyd and Yetur Gross-Matos. Yet, the team still has the most […]

Despite reaching the Super Bowl last season, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy remains an enigma in the eyes of many fans. The NFL is also conflicted when it comes to evaluating the former Mr. Irrelevant. There is an ongoing debate that centers around skill versus system. Is head coach Kyle Shanahan’s offensive scheme, which […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy went from being “Mr. Irrelevant” to an MVP finalist last season. 49ers star receiver Deebo Samuel couldn’t be prouder of the Iowa State alum. Samuel sounded off about Purdy’s smarts, via NFL Network. “His decision making is through the roof.” @19problemz is impressed with the leadership abilities from his QB1 […]

Brandon Aiyuk’s NFL future is still uncertain as of this story’s writing. Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky explained how Aiyuk’s absence from the San Francisco 49ers, if he does indeed get traded, could impact QB Brock Purdy and head coach Kyle Shanahan’s offense. “Yeah, it’s a big deal,” Orlovsky said, via NFL on ESPN. “This […]

The San Francisco 49ers have one of the best tight end rooms in the NFL led by George Kittle. Now they have made a move to bring back a well known player who played quarterback at Virginia Tech and has the size and athleticism to make an impact: Logan Thomas. The news was announced by […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle shared his thoughts on what makes Brock Purdy different from every other quarterback in the league, via 95.7 The Game. Kittle expressed strong confidence and high praise for Purdy, emphasizing how the young QB’s presence and performance has impacted the team. Kittle, known for his candid, insightful, and […]

While the San Francisco 49ers are currently the walking wounded, with over a dozen players on the injury report for one reason or another, Kyle Shanahan has still been afforded plenty of chances to evaluate the player he’ll be going into battle with come Week 1, from rookie UDFAs just fighting for a practice squad […]

We’re barely six months removed from Brock Purdy nearly leading the San Francisco 49ers to their first Super Bowl win since 1995, but on Sunday night during the Niners’ second preseason game of the year, Purdy must’ve felt like that Super Bowl loss was actually six years ago, not six months ago. Not surrounded by […]

There is no question as to who would start the season as QB1 for the San Francisco 49ers. Brock Purdy has that position on lock after making 21 solid starts for the 49ers over the past two seasons. On the other hand, the QB2 distinction remains up for grabs — although perhaps not for long. […]

It’s obvious that Brock Purdy will be the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, but there are still questions on who be the backup to him. Josh Dobbs and Brandon Allen are the two battling for the N0.2 spot, and head coach Kyle Shanahan has been impressed with both of them. Last week, Allen […]

Brock Purdy has been a member of the San Francisco 49ers since 2022, when he went from Mr. Irrelevant to the most unlikely starting quarterback in the NFL. Over that run, he’s been questioned at every turn, set records that previously seemed impossible for a seventh-round pick, and has become arguably the most polarizing player […]

Despite the Brandon Aiyuk trade saga hogging all the headlines, the San Francisco 49ers continue their preparations for the upcoming season. The 49ers look to bounce back after a disappointing Super Bowl loss last season to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. On that note, 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan paid extra attention to the […]

Besides his run of interceptions, San Francisco 49ers’ Brock Purdy admitted to reporters that he is unsure whether or not he will play in the team’s NFL preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans on Saturday. This admission comes as the team evaluates which starters to play in comparatively lower-stakes games. Moreover, Purdy remains in recovery […]

With stars like Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams not in camp, maybe the San Francisco 49ers have reason to worry. That’s true even if they keep getting guys with 99 OVR ratings for Madden 25. But most of the worries could be centered on key players struggling early during training camp. At the head of […]

The San Francisco 49ers came as close to a Super Bowl title as a team can without actually raising the Vince Lombardi Trophy last season. The extended the Kansas City Chiefs to overtime in the championship game but ultimately fell short of their goal. Head coach Kyle Shanahan and his team are intent on getting […]

The San Francisco 49ers are entering a crucial 2024 season. They have been one of the NFC’s best teams for several seasons in a row, but they haven’t been able to cash that in for a Super Bowl victory. San Francisco is hopeful that they can get at least one championship with their strong roster […]

It was quite a successful 2023 season for the San Francisco 49ers, representing the NFC in the Super Bowl but coming up short. With the offense humming right along with Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, and Brandon Aiyuk leading the way, this team looks to continue its reign as the best NFC team in 2024. San […]

Despite losing in the biggest game, the San Francisco 49ers had an impeccable season led by star quarterback Brock Purdy who is looking to build off of an impressive 2023 and produce at a high level in his third year with the team. It seems as if it will be heading that way as San […]

Timing can be so cruel sometimes. On the day when Brock Purdy was revealed to be ranked the 28th-best player on the NFL’s annual top 100 list, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback threw four interceptions at training camp. Despite all the success he has already enjoyed in the league, the former Mr. Irrelevant is constantly […]

It’s been over two years since the San Francisco 49ers selected Brock Purdy with the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, making the former Iowa State quarterback “Mr. Irrelevant.” But as we quickly learned, never before has a Mr. Irrelevant been just so relevant. After injuries knocked both Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo out […]

Brock Purdy was selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the final pick in the 2022 NFL draft, becoming Mr. Irrelevant. Since that day, however, Purdy has built himself a commendable resume. Purdy’s amassed a 17-4 record as a starter and he’s won four playoff games. While Purdy is undoubtedly one of the most successful […]

The San Francisco 49ers were already elite last season, but there’s a reason why they might be even better this year. Quarterback Brock Purdy not only has another year under his belt, but he has a new-and-improved body and throwing velocity. Purdy spoke about the month he trained with throwing coach Will Hewlett in Jacksonville, […]

With questions at quarterback before Brock Purdy stabilized things in 2023 for the San Francisco 49ers, head coach Kyle Shanahan pursued Tom Brady for a potential one-year run to try to win a Super Bowl before turning things back over to Purdy. Shanahan was confident that pursuing Brady would not be a blow to Purdy’s […]

Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers are currently gearing up to take part in the 2024-25 NFL season, which will begin for them in September with a game vs the New York Jets. The 49ers of course are coming off of a heartbreaking defeat in the Super Bowl vs the Kansas City Chiefs, but […]

The San Francisco 49ers don’t think that Brock Purdy is Mr. Irrelevant. Purdy was the last pick of the draft in 2022 but had a huge breakout season in 2023. He led the 49ers to a Super Bowl berth and went toe-to-toe with the Chiefs, narrowly losing 25-22 in overtime. The 49ers know they have […]

While San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has not been on the field with quarterback Brock Purdy this offseason since undergoing core muscle surgery, he has noticed the command his quarterback has over his team throughout the spring. “He looks like the guy, which is really nice,” George Kittle said, via Jennifer Lee Chan […]

There is no doubt that this is a much different offseason for the San Francisco 49ers than in previous years and this time around, it surrounds star quarterback Brock Purdy. Coming off of a Super Bowl appearance, Purdy and the 49ers are hungry to repeat their immense success from last season and bring it into […]

George Kittle and the San Francisco 49ers learned a lot about the strategy and heart of a champion as they watched the Kansas City Chiefs walk away with the Lombardi Trophy after a 25-22 Chiefs victory. The 49ers’ George Kittle fought valiantly, but his efforts weren’t enough as his adversary Travis Kelce and the Chiefs […]