Kyle Shanahan ‘proud’ of Brock Purdy despite 49ers heartbreaking Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs

Brock Purdy had 255 passing yards and 1 touchdown in the 49ers Super Bowl loss.

Kyle Shanahan ‘proud’ of Brock Purdy despite 49ers heartbreaking Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs

Kyle Shanahan (L - via San Francisco Chronicle) and Brock Purdy (R - via Fox News)

The San Francisco 49ers lost to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. This was their second loss in four years. Super Bowl LVIII was nothing short of a roller-coaster ride. In the first half, the 49ers had the lead over the Chiefs. However, the tables turned in the second half. Mahomes and the offense stepped up. Despite losing, Kyle Shanahan, Brock Purdy, and the 49ers deserve to be proud of their season.

Head coach for the 49ers, Kyle Shanahan, acknowledged the great season Purdy has had this year. Shanahan also praised him in the post-game conference. This is what he said: 

I'm so proud of Brock, how he shows up every week, how he plays, he had an unbelievable year, and he did a helluva job today.
Kyle Shanahan via post-game press conference
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Brock Purdy ended the game with 255 yards and one touchdown. He did not have a bad game. Most importantly, he did not turn the ball over. Following the game, Purdy blamed himself for the loss. ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ has reached the heights no one thought he would reach.

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This year remains unforgettable for Brock Purdy. From being the last pick of his draft class to being thrust in the driver’s seat of one of the more complicated offensive schemes in the NFL, his journey has not been easy. This year, he nearly won the MVP Award and led his team to the Super Bowl. Legends of the game have praised Purdy for his performance.

Brock Purdy is no longer irrelevant after the remarkable season he has had

The San Francisco 49ers did not return to the Bay with the Lombardi Trophy, but they did return knowing full well that the team had found its franchise quarterback. Even in the playoffs, the lights never got too bright for Brock Purdy. His coach, Kyle Shanahan, praised his mentality and work ethic all year long, and it is understandable why.

Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers holding NFC title trophy
Brock Purdy holding the NFC title trophy (Via Marca)

The San Francisco 49ers and Brock Purdy walked off the field feeling dejected. Kyle Shanahan addressed his team’s mentality after last night’s game. This is what he said: 

There's not much to say. You let guys deal with it. You got to feel this...you sit there and deal with it. You do it for a while.
Kyle Shanahan via post-game interview

The team needs some time off for themselves alongside their families after their loss. Words cannot heal them, as the athletes know the pain of having a legitimate shot at winning the ring but then blowing it.

The 49ers will have to go back to the drawing board and figure out what went wrong. Brock Purdy will have a fruitful offseason as the QB is due to be paid. After the year he has had, he deserves a long-term extension with the team.

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