“He Just Took What They…”: Deion Sanders Gets Brutally Honest About 49ers Sensation Brock Purdy

The Niners’ third-string quarterback Brock Purdy became an overnight sensation after he secured a thumping win against Tom Brady in Week 14. And guess what? He startled the fans again after Geno Smith fell prey to his aggression and settled for a 21-13 loss to the Niners. Various analysts have praised the young talent. This time Deion Sanders has given his honest opinion about the QB.

Purdy’s fabulous performance against the Seven-time Super Bowl Champion made him a ‘Relevant’ prospect from his Mr Irrelevant status in the NFL world. His 35-7 win against the Buccaneers made him the only quarterback to defeat Tom Brady in his first career game as a starter.

It wasn’t just a win but a record-breaking victory leaving no room for the comeback master to shuffle his cards. Recently, the Hall of Famer Deion Sanders praised the youngster for the grit and resilience he showcased against one of the legends of the game.

While speaking alongside the PFFS crew ahead of the Seahawks matchup, Sanders gave his predictions and analyzed the overall approach of the 49ers.

“I see this team playing better defensively. I see this team keeping the main thing, I see this team like Brock Purdy just simplify everything. And he just took what they gave him,” Sanders said.

“I’m pretty sure the OC will say, hey man, take what they give you. And that’s what he did 16 for 21 and 185 with Two TDs I’ll take that. Because I know what the defense is going to do for this team, I am going with San Francisco, although I love Geno,” he added.

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Indeed, the post-game result turned out in favor of the Niners. They registered a 21-13 win and improved their season record to 10-4. No wonder why Sanders made accurate predictions and the fact being Niners had a special place in his heart because of his first Super Bowl title with the team.

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Although Purdy won the game of his lifetime, the 22-year-old doesn’t want to get this victory over his head. However, he did reveal the special moments of life growing up watching the GOAT blazing across the field.

While speaking to the reporters, Purdy mentioned that he wanted to keep it simple. He never left any room for Brady to make a last-minute comeback, something that the quarterback specialized in his entire career. However, he couldn’t get off the moment when Brady appreciated him after the game.

“So, for him to have respect for what I did today was pretty cool,” Purdy said. “Being a little kid, watching that guy kill it throughout all these years, win Super Bowls, and then to be able to just even give him a high five or whatever at the end, I thought that was pretty cool,” he added. Indeed, the win shall taste much better in the later stages of his career when he realizes the actual magnitude of the game.

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