Christian McCaffrey, Brock Purdy win FedEx Ground & Air awards
Christian McCaffrey and Brock Purdy are the recipients of the FedEx Ground & Air Player of the Year awards for 2023, marking the first time in NFL history that a duo on the same team has won both awards.
Kyle Juszczyk's wife, Kristin Juszczyk, designed custom jackets for McCaffrey and Purdy in honor of their awards. [ more ]
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5 reasons why 49ers QB Brock Purdy will be better in 2024
The emergence of Brock Purdy as the San Francisco 49ers' quarterback has been a success story, transitioning from a rookie to a franchise quarterback with confidence and determination. [ more ]
Brock Purdy hopes Kyle Shanahan makes addition to 49ers playbook
Brock Purdy aims to contribute more rushing yards based on his performance and hopes to enhance agility and playbook understanding during the offseason. [ more ]
Cowherd: Paying Brock Purdy will transform the 49ers into the Cowboys
The San Francisco 49ers are preparing to offer quarterback Brock Purdy a substantial deal next year, recognizing him as their franchise signal-caller.
FS1 host Colin Cowherd highlights the potential roster impact of a significant contract for Purdy, comparing the situation to the Dallas Cowboys. [ more ]
Purdy's first full season as 49ers' starting QB 'most impressive' Shanahan's seen
Brock Purdy had an impressive season as the 49ers' starting quarterback, setting records and earning his first Pro Bowl nod.
Despite falling short in the Super Bowl, coach Kyle Shanahan praised Purdy's performance and called his season one of the most impressive he's seen. [ more ]
Sherman explains how Purdy could become Mahomes' new rival
Richard Sherman believes that if Brock Purdy leads the 49ers to a Super Bowl victory over the Chiefs, he will become Patrick Mahomes' main rival.
Sherman acknowledges that Purdy haters won't change their minds, but a win over Mahomes will make him a formidable opponent in the eyes of critics. [ more ]
49ers' Kyle Shanahan, Brock Purdy can become an NFL power couple. They just need a ring
Brock Purdy has impressed as the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, surpassing expectations and making Kyle Shanahan forget about pursuing Kirk Cousins.
Winning a Super Bowl would solidify Purdy's relationship with Shanahan and be a significant milestone for Shanahan's coaching career. [ more ]
Harbaugh praises 'incredible' York, 49ers ahead of Super Bowl 58 bout
Jim Harbaugh believes that winning a sixth Super Bowl would be significant for the 49ers organization and would solidify the legacies of team CEO Jed York, coach Kyle Shanahan, and GM John Lynch.
Harbaugh praises 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy for his leadership, toughness, and ability to overcome injury. [ more ]
Brock Purdy keeps faith in mind to keep cool amongst the chaos
Brock Purdy, the young 49ers quarterback, stays grounded and humble due to his faith and belief in something bigger than himself.
Purdy's devotion to his religion and reliance on God has helped guide him through the pressures of playing football and reaching the Super Bowl. [ more ]
Kyle Shanahan said he was 'serious' about trying to get Tom Brady to play for the 49ers in 2023
Kyle Shanahan considered acquiring Tom Brady for the San Francisco 49ers prior to the start of the 2022 season.
Shanahan wanted to assure his young quarterback, Brock Purdy, that he was the long-term starter but also saw the potential benefits of having Tom Brady on the team for a season. [ more ]
John Lynch on 49ers' Tom Brady interest in 2023: "We had to look at all our options"
Brock Purdy was designated as the San Francisco 49ers' starter for the 2023 season by head coach Kyle Shanahan, but only if he was healthy and if Tom Brady wasn't on the roster.
Purdy felt he deserved the starting role after almost guiding the 49ers to the Super Bowl as a rookie. [ more ]