Shanahan dismisses Purdy’s recent self-criticism on competitiveness originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Brock Purdy recently offered some self-critique that he needed to play with a “chip” on his shoulder again after experiencing regression during the 2024 NFL season.
Coach Kyle Shanahan doesn’t share that belief, expressing confidence in Purdy’s competitive nature while speaking to reporters Friday.
“No,” Shanahan said when asked if he talked with Purdy about playing with a chip on his shoulder. “I heard about it because I had a radio show yesterday and they asked me about Brock saying he was going to play with more than a chip on his shoulder. And so, it That’s the only thing I’ve heard about him. He has as big an asset as any player I’ve been around, so that’s probably just throwing me off. to tell you But Brock plays as hard and competitive as. everyone I have been around.
Purdy posted sensational numbers in his first two seasons in the NFL, leading the 49ers to a 17-4 regular season record as a starter while throwing 44 touchdowns and 15 interceptions in 25 appearances.
However, the 24-year-old quarterback saw his numbers dip in 2024, throwing just 15 touchdowns with nine interceptions as San Francisco stumbled through a tough campaign that all but eliminated them from the playoffs.
Purdy has reached incredible heights during the 2023 NFL season, finish fourth in MVP voting after throwing for a franchise record 4,280 yards with 31 touchdowns and a league-leading 113.0 passer rating.
In 2024, those numbers are down across the board, and the 49ers sit at 6-8 with far more questions than answers with three games remaining on the schedule.
While Purdy never seems to shy away from his role in San Francisco’s struggles, Shanahan clearly doesn’t think much of the third-year quarterback’s comments about needing to find a way to get him back on track. the shoulder.
