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Kittle Defends Purdy: Beyond the Draft Slot
25 Jul
Summary
- Kittle believes Purdy's draft status fuels skepticism.
- Purdy leads the league in downfield passing yards.
- Kittle praises Purdy's ability to extend broken plays.
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has publicly defended quarterback Brock Purdy, asserting that Purdy still doesn't receive adequate recognition for his performance. Kittle pointed to Purdy's status as the final pick in his draft class as a primary reason for initial skepticism.
Kittle refuted the notion that Purdy's success is solely due to being on a strong team or within Kyle Shanahan's offensive system. He highlighted Purdy's statistics, noting he leads the league in downfield passing yards.
Furthermore, Kittle praised Purdy's ability to improvise and make plays on broken downs. He mentioned Purdy's impressive mobility, including runs of 20-30 yards, and his ability to deliver clutch throws that are instrumental in winning games.
