In a recent episode of The Warner House podcast, NFL Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, renowned for his legendary career with the San Francisco 49ers, drew striking comparisons between current 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and his most iconic former teammate, Joe Montana.
Of all weeks to compare the two, this might not be the best. Purdy had the worst game of his young career on Christmas Night as he threw four interceptions in San Fransico’s crushing 33-19 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
However, Rice remains strong with his opinion.
“Brock reminds me a lot of Joe Montana. His coolness … He doesn’t get rattled,” Rice said.
#49ers legend Jerry Rice says that Brock Purdy reminds him of Joe Montana 👀
— OurSF49ers (@OurSf49ers) December 19, 2023
The Hall of Fame wide receiver, who won three Super Bowl titles and numerous individual awards during his time with Montana and Steve Young, commended Purdy’s leadership qualities and composure.
“You need your quarterback to be like that. What he’s doing, his leadership, the composure…,” Rice added, highlighting the intangibles that make Purdy stand out.
If Jerry Rice gives the stamp of approval, you have to respect Brock Purdy
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— CK (@ciarranotmist) December 21, 2023
49ers linebacker Fred Warner offered similar praise for Purdy, recently stating: “I feel like a fan in the stands seeing them play on a weekly basis.”
Despite the ugly loss to Baltimore, the 49ers remain the favorites in the NFC. At 11-4, they face a crucial finish to the regular season as they seek to secure the #1 seed and home field advantage,
What do you make of Rice’s comments?
Does Purdy remind you, even a little, of Joe Montana?
As far as the current Niners, how concerning was the Christmas Night loss to the Ravens?
Do you still consider San Francisco the Super Bowl favorites … Or did Monday’s loss change your mind???