"You're Brock Purdy and the weight of the world is on your shoulders. Fans and media (social and mainstream) alike are aghast at three interceptions in a 20-9 win over the Carolina Panthers in a game where the 49ers carried Purdy, rather than the other way around. Rather than look at the pressure that comes with football's most important position as oppressive, Purdy channeled his more playful side in Sunday's 26-8 win over the Cleveland Browns."
"It's not as if Purdy isn't fiery at times, even pantomiming shooting ice water into his veins on occasion after a big touchdown pass. But something was missing after agreeing to a contract extension worth a maximum of $265 million and then being sidelined for eight games with turf toe. The solution was present every day in position group meetings that included backup quarterback Mac Jones."
"It's been good for me to have a guy that you can see play quarterback and have fun with it, Purdy said Tuesday on KNBR-680. You know me. I'm so serious about my job and everything, which is great. But it's cool to see him have fun with it and learn from him in that regard. Purdy's celebratory moves predated Jones' arrival on a two-year contract which could pay him $8.4 million."
Brock Purdy responded to criticism for three interceptions in a 20-9 win over Carolina by showcasing a lighter demeanor in a 26-8 victory over Cleveland, even performing The Dougie after a touchdown run. Purdy combines seriousness about his job with occasional playful celebrations and pantomimed shooting ice water into his veins after big plays. He had missed eight games with turf toe after signing a contract extension that could reach $265 million. Backup quarterback Mac Jones brought humor and flamboyant style to position meetings, and Purdy said Jones helped him see how to have fun while playing quarterback. The two quarterbacks contrast in draft history, mobility, and delivery.
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