Tom Brady, the GOAT, praised Brock Purdy a day after he went gaga over Patrick Mahomes. The San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback has surprised everyone this season. He has proven himself against all odds, leading his team to the Super Bowl LVIII. Like many, Brady is also impressed with the 24-year-old quarterback.

The Kansas City Chiefs and the 49ers are set to have a rematch of the Super Bowl that took place four years ago. Both teams have demonstrated an impressive ascent this season. One team rebounded effectively after a challenging second half of the season, while the other showcased their prowess from the start, securing the number 1 seed in the NFC. As the two teams are now heading towards the Super Bowl, like others, Tom Brady is excited about the game, and recently praised Purdy for his excellence.

Brock Purdy: ‘right fit for the team’

Tom Brady recently joined the latest episode of “The Pat McAfee Show,” and talked about his TB12 program, the upcoming FOX booth, along with Super Bowl LVIII and Brock Purdy. The legendary quarterback acknowledged Purdy’s excellent performance given the opportunity he received.

Brady said, “I think Brock’s done a great job with the opportunity he got it and he’s taken advantage of it. He was a late round pick. I know he’s got a chip on his shoulder and he wants to go out there and prove every day that he’s the right fit for that team.” Brady also expressed his admiration for the organization’s management, who once wanted him to take over the role of their quarterback.

However, as Purdy took over, he has shown impressive work on the field, and the 46-year-old legend is proud of him. Brady believes that Purdy has been growing and pushing himself every season.

How much Brock Purdy has improved himself?

Purdy was the last pick in the 2022 NFL draft, and hence is called “Mr. Irrelevant.” Furthermore, ever since his start with San Francisco, he has been under criticism, especially in this season. He even was reportedly called the less-capable quarterback than the other top four quarterbacks of the playoff teams this time. However, Purdy still made it, eliminating his rivals and winning back-to-back games in the playoffs. And the result is that Purdy has led his team to the Super Bowl after four years.

At the start of the 2023 season, doubts lingered about Purdy’s ability to throw the ball deep due to a previous elbow injury. However, after 13 games, the 49ers quarterback has not only recovered but has statically improved in accuracy compared to before the injury. Purdy, who underwent successful surgery and implemented new rehab techniques, expressed satisfaction with his current performance in pushing the ball downfield efficiently. His increased strength and familiarity with coach Kyle Shanahan’s system have contributed to this improvement.

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Purdy has demonstrated a remarkable 63.2 percent completion rate on deep passes of 20 yards, or more, showcasing his progress and reduced reliance on yards after catch to move the ball downfield.

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