Deebo Samuel Sounds Off About Latest Brock Purdy Critcism

49ers’ Deebo Samuel who is still recovering from a shoulder injury, defends quarterback Brock Purdy against ESPN analyst Ryan Clark’s criticism on “First Take.” Clark questioned Purdy’s place in conversations with top quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, and Lamar Jackson after Purdy’s crucial role in the 24-21 win over the Packers in the Divisional Round. Samuel voices disagreement with Clark’s take amid Purdy’s performance.

“I’m about to make a confession,” Clark said. “The single hardest thing I had to do this year was act like Brock Purdy deserved to be in the conversations with [Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, and Lamar Jackson],” Clark said on Monday.

“Because [Purdy] was playing extremely well and operating in that offense and distributing that ball to [George] Kittle, Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk, we had to continue to include him in conversations with Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen. Those things are not alike,” Clark added.

After recording two receptions for 24 yards before a shoulder injury benched him, Deebo Samuel shared his perspective on Instagram. Meanwhile, quarterback Brock Purdy, stepping up in Samuel’s absence, delivered a notable performance with 252 passing yards, a touchdown, and a game-winning drive – marking his first victory this season without Samuel on the field for a significant duration.

“Never seen so much hate for a QB that lead the league in almost every category y’all folks be buggin frfr,” Samuel posted on his Instagram story. “That [tape] don’t tell no lies.”

Supporting Samuel’s stance, Purdy boasted the highest passer rating and quarterback rating among all quarterbacks with 75 or more passes in the 2023 season. Additionally, Purdy secured a spot in the top five for completion percentage, yards, and touchdowns, highlighting his strong performance in key statistical categories.