Could the birth story of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy be the beginning of something bigger to come?
According to Donte Whitner, a three-time NFL Pro Bowler, the answer is very simple.
In fact, Whitner offered a very premature look at Purdy, drawing on the one and only Tom Brady connection. As Whitner noted in his impassioned commentary, Brady and Purdy he shares one key similarity – the beginnings of their careers. Third, like Purdy, who started the season as quarterback in his string, Brady joined his then-New England team in 2000 as Patriots quarterback Drew He served as backup to Bledsoe.
“Listen, listen,” said Whitner. Video from NBC Sports Bay Area“Brock Purdy is the second coming of Tom Brady … if Brock Purdy leads the 49ers to a championship and eventually brings Lombardi back to the Bay Area, crown him as the 49ers’ starter for the next decade.” Remember when Tom Brady replaced Drew Bledsoe?”
Still, to Whitner’s credit, Purdy is off to a strong start so far.
After being selected with the 49ers’ final pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Purdy started nine games following injuries to Lance (ankle, Week 9) and Jimmy Garoppolo (foot, Week 13). . Purdy led San Francisco to his 8-1 record through a stretch brought into the playoffs against the Seattle Seahawks (wild card) and the Dallas Cowboys (divisional round).
On Sunday, Purdy will have a chance to add some finishing touches to his impressive surprise appearance with the 49ers. Philadelphia The 23-year-old could qualify for the Super Bowl in San Francisco with his first chance at Lombardi’s trophy since 1982, when he played against the Eagles.
