San Francisco 49ers Almost Signed Tom Brady Over Brock Purdy
In a surprising revelation, it has been reported that the San Francisco 49ers were considering signing Tom Brady as their quarterback for the current season. This news comes from a recent ESPN report on second-year signal-caller Brock Purdy, who shared the details of his possible replacement.
According to Purdy, head coach Kyle Shanahan had expressed interest in signing Brady if the opportunity arose. Purdy said, “I remember him saying, if we can get Tom Brady, we’re going to try to get him. And I was like, ‘Yeah, he’s the GOAT. I get it.’ But something deep down inside me was sort of like, ‘Dude, I just showed you that I can play well in this system. And we were one game away from the Super Bowl.’… More than anything, I was like, ‘OK, now let’s go.'”
This revelation is surprising considering Purdy seemed like a lock as the 49ers’ starting quarterback heading into the season. However, the team was reportedly interested in convincing Brady, a seven-time Super Bowl winner, to come out of retirement once again. Brady had previously been linked to the 49ers, having grown up in San Mateo, just south of San Francisco, and being a fan of the team.
It is worth noting that the team passed on the opportunity to sign Brady in 2020. Speculation about his potential return led to San Francisco being considered as a potential landing spot for the legendary quarterback.
In the 2022 season, the 49ers had Jimmy Garoppolo, Purdy, and Trey Lance on their quarterback depth chart. However, Lance was eventually traded to the Dallas Cowboys, and the team went with Purdy, Sam Darnold, and Brandon Allen as their quarterback options.
Ultimately, Brady remained retired, and the 49ers stuck with Purdy as their starting quarterback. The decision has paid off so far, as the team is now set to play in the NFC Championship game against the Detroit Lions.
This revelation sheds light on the behind-the-scenes decision-making and the potential alternatives that teams consider when it comes to building their roster. It also highlights the confidence that Purdy had in his abilities and his motivation to prove himself in the face of potential competition from one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time.
As the 49ers continue their playoff run, fans and analysts will undoubtedly reflect on this revelation and wonder what could have been if Brady had joined the team. Nevertheless, Purdy’s performance has shown that the 49ers made the right decision, and they will now look to him to lead them to Super Bowl glory.
