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Despite Being a MVP Frontrunner Brock Purdy Earns Considerably Less Than USC Star Caleb Williams

Published 12/22/2023, 12:46 AM EST

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Brock Purdy is holding the top spot in the NFL quarterback rankings. But he’s clocking in a cool million less than Caleb Williams, the college QB sensation. Now, that’s a playbook twist that deserves a review! Not only that, he is also one of the cheapest QBs in the league. Adding to his woes, Brock Prudy had a reality check last season with an elbow ligament tear during a playoff clash. A stark reminder of the fragility of football dreams.

As he continues to carve his legacy on the field, the argument gains traction. In the realm of athletes, a ritzy lifestyle is the name of the game. However, Brock Purdy is the curveball breaking the stereotype. What’s the distance between their paychecks? It’s time to huddle up and spill the beans.

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Breaking the bank? Not really. Brock Purdy, a sophomore sensation, is currently navigating the trenches of his rookie contract. He was the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, earning $870,000 this season. Now, for the average Joe, that’s a hefty sum. But, in the NFL playbook, it’s a reminder that careers can be as fleeting as a quick slant route. On the flip side, the spotlight shines on Caleb Williams, raking in a staggering $2.6 million thanks to his savvy plays in the NIL (name, image, likeness) arena.

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Purdy owns the 2023–24 season, boasting an impressive resume that echoes through the annals of NFL history. He’s not just a quarterback; he’s a record-breaker. With the highest passer rating in NFL history, trumping legends like Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers, and a league record for completion percentage.

Yet, his contract doesn’t quite reflect the epic saga he’s penning. A raise is looming on the horizon as his four-year rookie contract inches closer to the final whistle. He seized the 49ers’ starting role late last year and hasn’t let go since. For context, starting quarterbacks on non-rookie contracts are cashing in an average of $38.06 million annually.

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The pay paradox in the NFL’s quarterback arena

Brock Purdy is gunning for MVP eligibility, rewriting the narrative of quarterback greatness in the NFL. It’s a performance that has the pundits buzzing, raising a clamor that his current contract deserves a swift rewrite to match his soaring accomplishments.

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In the realm of top-tier quarterbacks, the pay scale ranges from a cool $12 million to an eye-watering $50 million per year. It’s a stratosphere of compensation that reflects the merit-driven ethos found in every other industry. Now, why should the NFL be the exception, especially when it comes to compensating the quarterback—the indisputable CEO of the team?

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Jhelum Mehta

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