san francisco 49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy joked last Christmas that he couldn't afford the traditional gifts given to offensive linemen because of his rookie contract, but this year is different.
The 24-year-old signal caller surprised his teammates with a pretty gift this holiday season, gifting them all with brand new cars.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (uniform number 13) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, December 8, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez)
“Guys, I just want to say.” Merry Christmas. I’ve got some presents for you guys – sorry to have kept you waiting, but if you’d like to follow me outside,” Purdy said in a video shared by the team on social media.
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Once outside, the team saw nine brand new cars. Five were Toyota Sequoias and four were Toyota Tundras.
“Oh my god, I can't believe it,” offensive tackle Nick Zakerzi said with a laugh.
“Listen to the rumbling,” guard Aaron Banks said as he revved up his engine. “Purdy, that purr is Purdy.”
“Honestly, it's heartbreaking,” offensive tackle Jaylon Moore added. “This is probably the best gift I've ever received in my life.”
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (number 13) throws a pass during the second quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium on December 12, 2024. (Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images)
Star running back last season Christian McCaffrey He gave the offensive lineman a custom golf bag, a certificate of fitted golf clubs and a bottle of tequila, a gesture usually reserved for quarterbacks.
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“I can't afford it financially right now.” Purdy joked with reporters. at that time. “Shout out to him. Everyone loved it. So, thank you, Christian.”
Purdy is still on his rookie contract and will be paid $985,000 this season. But the fourth-year quarterback will be paid a huge salary.
As the final pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, “Mr. Irrelevant” took over the starting role as a third-string quarterback during his rookie season after injuries to Trey Lance and eventually Jimmy Garoppolo. , which surprised fans.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (number 13) throws a pass during the second quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium on December 12, 2024. (Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images)
He led his team to the NFC Championship, but suffered a serious injury to his throwing arm. He returned the following season and led the Niners to the Super Bowl.
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The 49ers are currently expected to lock up Purdy with a major long-term contract extension in the offseason.
“I think Brock was only capable of playing at a very, very high level,” tight end George Kittle recently said of what a new contract would be for Purdy. According to NBC Sports. “The good thing about contracts is that when you play at a high level, you can compare yourself to other players in the league. Other players are getting paid $50 million to $60 million, and you're making a better quarter than them.” It's difficult when you're back' not to receive the same amount. ”
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