Overview
- Praising his quarterback on The Jim Rome Show, Juszczyk said Purdy “doesn’t get the respect” he deserves and suggested his draft slot still colors public opinion.
- Purdy entered the NFL as the last pick in 2022, a “Mr. Irrelevant” label that fed early claims he was more a product of Kyle Shanahan’s scheme than his own play.
- The 49ers extended Purdy before last season, with multiple outlets reporting a five‑year, $265 million deal in 2025 that signaled the team’s long‑term commitment.
- After a toe injury early last season, Purdy returned and led six straight wins with 16 touchdown passes that pushed San Francisco into the playoffs.
- The year closed with two losses in Seattle, including the divisional round, and a two‑interception playoff win over the Eagles that kept scrutiny of his performances alive.