Ex-49ers WR Emmanuel Sanders claims Brock Purdy will ‘prove all critics’ wrong with his performance

Sanders lauded Purdy for his confidence and leadership in the locker room.

Ex-49ers WR Emmanuel Sanders claims Brock Purdy will ‘prove all critics’ wrong with his performance

Emmanuel Sanders and Brock Purdy (via IMAGO)

Brock Purdy has silenced the doubters with his remarkable performance this year. The quarterback put on a show all season long after critics had dubbed him to be a one-hit wonder who was unlikely to be able to achieve the same level of success he did when he got his first start in the league. Despite Purdy having an MVP-caliber year and leading his team to the Super Bowl, albeit unsuccessfully, he still continues to be doubted.

His 17-4 record is enough for former San Francisco 49ers wideout Emmanuel Sanders to be convinced about him. In a recent appearance on the Up and Adams Show with Kay Adams, Sanders had nothing but praise for Brock Purdy.

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Sanders expressed his shock over Purdy being ranked 13th amongst QBs in the NFL as per Pro Football Focus rankings.

I don't think that's a fair spot. As far as Purdy, I just don't understand why people just keep sleeping on him. I was talking to Deebo last year about Purdy and I said, 'Man, what is it about Purdy?' And he said, 'Man, you should see him in the huddle. He comes in the huddle, he plays with a certain confidence, he comes in and believes, he makes other guys believe.' And I've played with quarterbacks like that, and that's the type of guy the 49ers have.
Emmanuel Sanders said

The young quarterback has an aura about him, despite being the last pick in his draft class, Purdy has no shortage of confidence, he knows how to lead and get all the players involved.

Emmanuel Sanders is certain of Brock Purdy continuing to achieve success in the NFL

The quarterback is the engine of an offense. When the QB is able to step in with confidence and is able to make the other players believe, it ignites a spark within the players and it keeps them constantly motivated. Sanders further pointed out that he is certain that Purdy is proving his critics wrong yet again.

Brock Purdy
Brock Purdy (via IMAGO)
Everything I'm hearing is just keep sleeping on Purdy, he's going to keep proving them wrong.
Referring to the disappointing ranking of PFF, Emmanuel Sanders stated

There is no reason to doubt Sanders’ prediction as Purdy has already done so week after week. They criticized him for being a system quarterback, they criticized him for having a bad stretch in the middle of the 2023-24 season, and claimed he was done. However, Purdy did not panic, he gathered himself and bounced right back.

His story is straight out of a scriptwriter’s desk. He gets drafted last in 2022, and is not expected to play and just serve in a backup position but due to fate, he gets his shot in his rookie year and he performs so well that the team cannot help but recognize his greatness. The only thing remaining for Mr. Irrelevant is to win a Super Bowl and really silence all the haters, a feat he is very well capable of achieving this year.

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