Brock Purdy entered into this season with high expectations. Another excellent project would have assisted him get a Dak Prescott-esque agreement extension in 2025, however regrettably, that didn't occur.
The San Francisco 49ers completed the season 6-11 and stopped working to make the playoffs after losing in the Super Bowl last season. There is now unpredictability around the franchise finalizing Purdy to a huge agreement extension, and Kyle Shanahan just recently discussed what he thinks about the quarterback.
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Purdy is coming off the worst season of his profession, yet Shanahan and the group trust him. The 49ers head coach revealed his self-confidence in the quarterback and thinks he can lead them to a Super Bowl.
“Brock is the leader of our group,” stated Shanahan. “I've liked these 3 years with Brock. I intend on being with Brock here the entire time I'm here. Like, Brock's been a stud.”
“He's a guy who's got a great deal of self-confidence in him,” included Shanahan. “It begins with what he's done on the field these last 2 and a half years, and [we're] efficient in winning the Super Bowl with him. We simply practically did, and I understand he can getting the Niners to the Super Bowl in the future.”
In 15 video games this season, Purdy tossed for 3,864 lawns, 20 goals, and a career-high overall of 12 interceptions. He likewise had the career-worst conclusion portion (65.9%) and passer score this season (96.1 ).
Purdy's frustrating season was likewise due to injuries to the gamers around him. Brandon Aiyuk and Christian McCaffrey missed out on substantial time this previous season, and the group is enthusiastic the quarterback might discover his method once again when the group is healthy.
The 49ers will have a fourth-place schedule next season and likewise have the 11th total choice in the 2025 NFL Draft. If they play their cards right, the NFC West franchise will be a Super Bowl competitor in the 2025 NFL season.
Purdy's Latest Injury Could Be a Concern for the 49ers
Purdy suffered an injury in the 49ers' Week 17 loss to the Detroit Lions. The 49ers' star apparently had a swelling and nerve swelling in his elbow, which Shanahan did rule out major.
The 25-year-old quarterback has actually currently suffered a substantial injury to his elbow in the past. He tore his UCL in the 2023 NFC Championship Game versus the Philadelphia Eagles, and more injuries to the elbow are not a great indication for a quarterback.
49ers GM John Lynch of QB Brock Purdy and his upcoming agreement: “What we understand about Brock is that he's our guy. We have interest in him being around for a long, long period of time.”
Purdy is now formally extension eligible.
