The Super Bowl LVIII marked a crucial moment for Brock Purdy, as the young quarterback was poised to shape the future of the San Francisco 49ers. However, dreams of glory were dashed as the team succumbed to the “Kirk Cousins curse,” falling short against the Kansas City Chiefs.
The 49ers star recently opened up about the enduring pain of the Super Bowl loss in a recent interview with Cam Inman of Bay Area News Group.
“Obviously, it’s still stinging about how we ended the year. We were right there,” Purdy reflected on the missed opportunity to secure the Lombardi trophy while hosting his inaugural youth football camp at Levi’s Stadium.
However, the former lowa state star also acknowledged the hunger and motivation within the 49ers, fueled by the desire to elevate their performance and reach new heights.
“There’s going to be a lot of guys that are hungry and have that chip on their shoulder, again. For us, we’re always going to think we can get it to another level. I know guys like [RB] Christian [McCaffrey], [TE] George [Kittle], and [WR] Deebo [Samuel] are all thinking like that. The fact we’ve all played together for a year and a half, that gives us a lot of confidence”, the QB added.
While revisiting the painful memories through film analysis, Brock Purdy remained steadfast in his pursuit of improvement. Each missed opportunity serves as a lesson learned for him and the whole squad. Meanwhile, the young star can be happy for a while, as a blockbuster contract extension is also on the way for him.
Update on Brock Purdy’s mega contract extension
Brock Purdy is on the brink of a mega contract extension. His recent bonus from the NFL’s performance-based pay program is just the beginning of what promises to be a lucrative deal. The QB’s current $1.1 million salary for 2024 seems like a steal for a starting QB, but negotiations are underway to ensure he is appropriately compensated.
The 49ers are now prioritizing extensions for wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, but Purdy’s payday is imminent as well. 49ers CEO Jed York recently addressed the franchise’s ongoing plan to make sure Purdy secures a mega deal.
“I think it’s a good problem when your quarterback is one of your highest-paid guys on your team and in the league. So there’s a lot of planning that goes into it, but again, I’m glad that we have [EVP of football operations] Paraag [Marathe], [general manager John Lynch], [head coach] Kyle [Shanahan]. They’re the ones that will figure out the details of it, and I just have to sign the check. So my part in that’s pretty easy,” York said last month via 49ers Webzone.
Brock Purdy can anticipate joining the ranks of the NFL’s highest-paid players, with contracts averaging $40 million or more annually. Quarterbacks like Joe Burrow, Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Deshaun Watson lead the pack, and Purdy’s future earnings are set to soar like them as well.
