The New England Patriots never imagined that their only chance of winning six Super Bowls would be their No. 199 in the sixth round. With their significantly devalued draft choice, Mr. Irrelevant Brock Purdy, the San Francisco 49ers may have better luck than the New England Patriots.
Purdy began his NFL career as a third-string quarterback for the 49ers but quickly secured their starting job with his blend of athleticism. In his second season in San Francisco, a player once deemed “Mr. Irrelevant” in his rookie season has now etched his name into football history.
Purdy becomes first QB to start 5-0 in two seasons
The Purdy era for the 49ers began after the San Francisco team suffered numerous setbacks due to Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo’s injuries during the previous campaign. As Garoppolo suffered a foot injury in Week 13’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, purdy assumed the starting position for the first time in his rookie year. He was able to meet the demands of his team by guiding them to a 35-7 victory while tossing for 185 yards and two touchdowns.
Since then, the 49ers’ hero has been flawless in all the matches he started, boasting a perfect 10-0 record as a regular-season starter. Thanks to his leadership, the 49ers’ team remains undefeated. In the midst of his team’s winning streak, the 23-year-old has made NFL history by becoming the first quarterback to start 5-0 in both his first and second seasons.
Already with his extraordinary athletic prowess, Purdy garnered a comparison to NFL legend Tom Brady. According to Athletic, after his first 10 regular-season starts, Purdy has the greatest passing rating of any quarterback since 2000. After 10 regular-season games, he has completed 183 of his 260 pass attempts for 2,369 yards and 20 touchdowns while just catching two interceptions.
How long has Brock Purdy been signed with the 49ers?
According to Sportac, Brock Purdy signed a four-year, $3,737,008 contract with the San Francisco 49ers after being selected by them in the 2022 NFL Draft. There is a $77,008 signing bonus and $77,008 guaranteed in his contract. His rookie season contract stipulated that he would earn $934,252 on average per year. Purdy’s base pay for 2023 will be $870,000, with a cap hit of $889,252 and a dead cap value of $57,756.
In spite of playing a crucial role, the 49ers quarterback has garnered attention for his simple life that he shared recently. It could be a result of his modest salary compared to the other top quarterbacks in the league. Among the 86 quarterbacks in the NFL, Brock Purdy is the first starter and one of eight quarterbacks who will not exceed a million this year.
What’s your take on his contract details? Don’t you think the 49ers should reconsider his rookie deal to boost his confidence and adorn his contribution for the team?
