"Caleb Williams arrived in Chicago with the weight of being the NFL's No. 1 draft pick in 2024 on his shoulders. Brock Purdy came to the 49ers as the last pick in the 2022 draft with zero expectations, hoping to become a third quarterback behind Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo. You could see how Purdy could use that as fuel, or as he calls it, the chip on his shoulder, as motivation to move up the ladder."
"I wasn't the biggest, I wasn't the strongest, I wasn't the tallest, the fastest, Williams told reporters this week. I get drafted, I get told I'm not a special player, not a good fit. I'm gold coach and I won't work. I'm told I can't win here. Expectations will do that. While Purdy came out of nowhere, stunning everyone with his production as a rookie when Lance and Garoppolo went down."
Caleb Williams entered the NFL as the No. 1 pick and faced scrutiny over size, fit and expectations despite collegiate accolades. Brock Purdy joined the 49ers as the final pick in 2022 and seized a starting role after injuries to Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo. Both quarterbacks now lead 11-4 teams vying for a top seed, a first-round bye and at least a home playoff opener. Williams emphasizes growth and winning, while Purdy has produced standout performances, including a career-high five-touchdown game, setting up a high-stakes matchup at Levi's Stadium.
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