"We talked to Philip as soon as Jimmy broke his foot (Dec. 4, 2022) and talked about the possibility of him coming in, Shanahan said Wednesday. I remember telling him that we really felt good about this rookie that we had. We had no backup and we also had a rookie who was the last pick of the draft and hadn't played a snap except yet for mop-up time."
"Can Purdy, 25, envision himself still playing in 20 years? Hope so, said Purdy, noting he's as curious as anyone how Rivers' comeback will go. Rivers ranks among the NFL's top-10 passers of all-time (attempts, completions, yards, touchdowns). Three years ago, he was boning up on the 49ers' scheme for a bullpen call that never came, as Purdy led the 49ers to the NFC Championship Game."
The Indianapolis Colts summoned Philip Rivers out of retirement at age 44, echoing the San Francisco 49ers' near-pursuit of Rivers in December 2022 after injuries to Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo. The 49ers spoke with Rivers on Dec. 4, 2022, but opted to start Brock Purdy, the last draft pick who had limited game experience and served as their only backup option. Purdy subsequently led the 49ers to the NFC Championship Game. Rivers ranks among the NFL's top-10 passers all-time and is a Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist for the Class of 2026, and his comeback has generated excitement among veterans such as Trent Williams.
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