Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo discloses what he texted Brock Purdy days after 49ers’ heartbreaking Super Bowl loss

Spagnuolo was impressed by Brock Purdy's performance this season.

Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo discloses what he texted Brock Purdy days after 49ers’ heartbreaking Super Bowl loss

Steve Spagnuolo and Brock Purdy (via Imago/AP)

Brock Purdy fell short of leading the San Francisco 49ers to a Super Bowl victory against the Kansas City Chiefs, but the quarterback did not fall short of winning the hearts of fans of the franchise with his play. Throughout the season, Purdy remained consistent. He had a few bad games but managed to get back into his groove.

Purdy earned the respect of his competitors as well. Steve Spagnoulo, the defensive coordinator of the Kansas City Chiefs, was impressed with what he witnessed from the QB and had a few words of appreciation for him.

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In an interview with ‘The Season With Peter Schrager’, Spagnuolo said,

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I think he's terrific.

The DC complimented the quarterback. He compared Brock Purdy to Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Tua Tagovailoa. The Kansas City Chiefs played against them before it was their turn to go up against the San Francisco 49ers. Steve Spagnuolo revealed he had no clue about Purdy’s game, he just had assumptions such as-

It's a backup quarterback, maybe he's not a runner, maybe we get a break here...

But once he began to see his game film, he was left speechless.

Brock Purdy torched the Green Bay Packers this season and watching the quarterback perform, Steve Spagnuolo could not help but admire him. After beating him in the Super Bowl, the defensive coordinator could not help but reach out to Purdy and express the respect and admiration he had for everything he had accomplished this season.

Steve Spagnuolo went out of his way to get Brock Purdy’s contact number

Spagnuolo said, 

I'll be honest with you, I just texted Brock the other day, I tried to track his cell number. I just wanted to tell him how much respect I have for him! What a terrific game he played! He's such a quality guy, strong Christian man, and I respect him.

The DC appreciates Purdy’s personality and how he has remained humble despite his meteoric rise to fame in his second year as a starter in the NFL.

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Brock Purdy (Via Imago)

Spagnuolo concluded by stating that he was “happy for all his success.” The defensive coordinator is just one of many fans of the quarterback.

Mr. Irrelevant, as Purdy is popularly known, has left no stone unturned in establishing the fact that he is worthy of becoming a starting QB in the NFL. Despite criticism from a select few who have accused him of being a ‘system quarterback’ who will fail to succeed without Kyle Shanahan and the offensive weapons he is surrounded by, Purdy continues to prove everybody wrong.

For the 49ers, the primary focus this offseason will be to offer Brock Purdy a long-term extension and pay him on an equal footing similar to his peers. The San Francisco 49ers will look to repeat their success from this season and get back to the Super Bowl. Except this time, the team will need to close the deal by winning the coveted Lombardi Trophy.

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