If you’re looking for an underdog story in the NFL this year perhaps look no further than the San Francisco 49ers. Sure, their already-loaded team acquired Christian McCaffrey earlier in the season to boost their Super Bowl dreams, but because of injuries, are now starting Brock Purdy at quarterback.
If that name sounds familiar to you Notre Dame fans, its because Purdy was the quarterback that received a ton of attention before the 2019 Camping World Bowl for Iowa State. Purdy was “Mr. Irrelevant” this past NFL draft as his was the final name called on draft weekend. Now he’s holding the keys to the 49ers and their championship dreams.
Another underdog quarterback that used to play for the 49ers recently discussed that. Joe Montana also spoke about Tom Brady at 45, Deion Sanders at Colorado, and a bunch else. Here are some of the highlights.