"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 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.""
"Jones dresses in stylish and flamboyant suits on game day and has a goofy laugh both in locker room and press settings. Purdy is more casual and understated both in manner of dress and outward enthusiasm. Jones was a first-round draft pick who faded after a strong rookie year and rebuilt his career with the 49ers as a backup."
Brock Purdy struggled earlier with three interceptions in a game the 49ers effectively won despite his mistakes, then shifted to a lighter approach by celebrating with "The Dougie" after a 2-yard touchdown. Purdy signed a contract extension worth up to $265 million and missed eight games with turf toe before returning. Backup Mac Jones provided a contrasting personality and helped Purdy relax by openly enjoying playing quarterback. Jones favors stylish game-day attire and a goofy laugh, while Purdy remains casual and serious. Purdy's mobility was evident in the win over the Browns.
Read at The Mercury News
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