“I’ve Never Said Brock Purdy Was Trash”: Cam Newton’s Unprejudiced Take on 49ers’ Game Manager Poses Worrisome Message to Kyle Shanahan

Former QB for the New England Patriots Cam Newton, has more opinions about Brock Purdy. A couple of months ago, the retired QB labeled Purdy as ‘Game Manager’, despite Purdy being in the race for MVP. Now, he still has more thoughts on Purdy!

With the San Francisco 49ers heading to the Super Bowl, head coach Kyle Shanahan must be deep in making strategies and plans. But can these words from Newton throw a wrench in those plans of Shanahan?

Brock Purdy yet to win some people over

Purdy’s rise from being the ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ to being the starting QB in the Super Bowl, in just 2 years has been meteoric. However, he hasn’t won everybody over! Though the 34-year-old Newton changed his tone regarding Purdy, after his sensational performance against the Lions. He still has some qualms about the QB.

“I’ve never said that Brock Purdy was trash. What I did say, was that Brock Purdy is a game manager. That’s not hate, that’s just what I feel to be facts”, said Newton on his podcast. He then went on to explain his reasoning behind this statement.

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“To be labeled a game changer, Brock Purdy has to be the best player on the offensive side of the ball. And that’s not the case”, said Newton. But he made a declaration regarding the 24-year-old that might make his HC Shanahan shiver. “Brock Purdy is the 10th-best player on this team”, exclaimed Newton. Can the 49ers take on the Chiefs if their key man is the tenth-best player in the squad? Especially when they will be facing a team they have lost to earlier.

A Super Bowl rematch is on the horizon

Four years ago, Shanahan’s 49ers lost the Super Bowl against the Chiefs. This time around, they are bolstered by exceptional additions such as Christian McCaffrey and Purdy. But if Newton’s assessment is correct, then this could be a tough outing as well.

With over 4,500 yards and 33 TDs under his belt so far this season, including the two playoff games. It should be criminal to rate Purdy as merely a game manager. But when he faces off against Patrick Mahomes, all cards will be on the table!

Do you agree with Newton that Brock Purdy is not a game-changer? Let us know in the comments.

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