“Never Seen so Much Hate for a QB that Leads the League in Almost Every Category,” says the San Francisco 49ers superstar defending the quarterback in the face of criticism from the media. — Postseason 2023–24

In the NFC Championship game on Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers will meet the Detroit Lions for the chance to advance to the Super Bowl. The Baltimore Ravens or the Kansas City Chiefs will await the victor. In the NFC Divisional Game, the 49ers defeated the Green Bay Packers 24–21. Brock Purdy, the quarterback, completed the game 23 of 39 for 252 yards and one touchdown. Despite having trouble throwing in the rain, he finished the game with a 49-yard touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter for the team.

Nevertheless, Purdy’s unblemished postseason record in games finished is not enough to impress ESPN commentator and former NFL defensive back Ryan Clark. In a segment on Monday’s First Take, Clark questioned Purdy’s capacity to inspire his teammates. Star wide receiver and teammate Deebo Samuel swiftly defended his talented quarterback on Instagram.

49ers wide receiver for San Francisco Deebo Samuel: In support of Brock Purdy
Samuel took to Instagram and reposted a section of the Ryan Clark tirade, writing, “Y’all folks be buggin frfr. Never seen so much hate for a QB that lead the league in almost every category.” That tap(e) is not a lie-teller.

For almost three minutes, Clark continued to argue that Josh Allen, Jared Goff, Patrick Mahomes, and Lamar Jackson are better quarterbacks than Purdy. But Purdy ended third in throwing touchdowns with 31, and only Allen had more passing yards than the latter. According to Clark, Brock Purdy doesn’t improve the play of those around him. The individuals surrounding quarterbacks like Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Patrick Mahomes gain from having them at the position. The guys Brock Purdy surrounds himself with in the skill positions are advantageous to him.

Brock Purdy of the San Francisco 49ers: Outstanding 2023 Season
Deebo With the kind of season Brock Purdy had, Samuel shouldn’t have to defend him. With 11 interceptions, the Iowa State graduate passed for 4,280 yards and 31 touchdowns. In terms of yards per completion, quarterback rating, and QBR, he was the league leader. Samuel gained a lot from Purdy’s presence and accuracy; in 15 games, he recorded 1,117 scrimmage yards and 11 touchdowns. Purdy also assisted Brandon Aiyuk, a receiver, in setting career highs. Despite missing a game, the fourth-year veteran caught 75 catches for a career-high 1,342 yards.