Brock Purdy emerged as the Niners’ true Rookie of the Year. The quarterback took over for a hurt Jimmy Garoppolo and instantly shot to fame. It was the year of Mr. Irrelevant. However, in 2023, he will face competition for the position from Trey Lance. But the QB’s positive outlook on the situation made fans choose Purdy as their preferred QB1.

The San Francisco 49ers had the perfect team this year. With a solid offensive and defensive line, it became easy for them to conquer. The problem was the QB division, which went down due to injuries. After Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo, Brock Purdy led the charge efficiently. But what about the 2023-24 season?

NFL Fans hail Brock Purdy for a veteran-like response

Brock Purdy was at the NFL Honors in Phoenix, Arizona when ESPN’s Dianna Russini asked about the QB competition. Mr. Irrelevant had a positive approach while responding. He mentioned, “We both just got to get healthy. I have to get my arm right, then we’ll go from there, Obviously, Trey and I want to help the Niners win a Super Bowl. That’s all we care about. We want to win. And we’re going to compete. We’ll see what happens.”

Unlike Trey Lance, the Football faithful looked impressed over Purdy’s response.

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A user said that not just Purdy, but Lance is handling the situation well in public.

Another user pointed the rookie is already answering like a veteran.

This user deemed Brock Purdy as his QB1.

Moreover, this user would prefer Purdy into the starting rotation.

But this user claimed he just looks like a 15-year-old.

This user simply shared appreciation for the quarterback.

What could happen to the 49ers’ starting quarterback position now that the scenario is in place? A franchise legend shared his thoughts.

Joe Montana evaluated in regarding the Niners’ quarterback competition

When training camp for the 2023 season begins, the 49ers must decide. Brock Purdy and Trey Lance show up to be the frontrunners. But Joe Montana would rather see Jimmy Garoppolo hold the fort as the starter.

“I think you just start Jimmy… He still won a lot of games before he got hurt, and he still put them in that position to be able to go on that run to begin with… You’ve got to go with the guy who’s been winning the games – and he gets the offense – and go from there,” Montana stated via Fox News

Will the franchise bounce back to Jimmy GQ? Or would they stick with what they currently have? It is subject to witness.

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