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Alex Smith discusses Brock Purdy's championship potential with 49ers

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Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Alex Smith discusses Brock Purdy's championship potential with 49ers
Summary

Alex Smith, former quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, expressed confidence in Brock Purdy's ability to lead the team to future championships. Speaking on "The Krueg Show," Smith highlighted Purdy's resilience and performance under pressure, emphasizing his skill set and potential for growth. Despite some skepticism from former safety Donte Whitner regarding Purdy's ability to carry the offense independently, Smith believes that Purdy's experience in a challenging division positions him well for contention. Purdy recently signed a significant contract extension as the team's franchise quarterback, raising expectations for his upcoming seasons.

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By the Numbers
  • •Brock Purdy navigated significant challenges last season with the 49ers.
  • •Alex Smith believes Purdy's best days are ahead of him.
  • •Donte Whitner questioned Purdy's ability to perform without support.
  • •Purdy recently secured a major contract extension with San Francisco.
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For years, Brock Purdy has been one of the NFL’s most debated quarterbacks. Every strong performance sparks praise. Every time he falls on his face, there comes doubts on whether he deserves to be termed elite or simply a beneficiary of Shanahan’s pass-happy offensive scheme for quarterbacks. But even after leading the San Francisco 49ers […] The post Former 49ers QB Makes Stunning Brock Purdy Statement Amid Elite QB Debate appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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One thing about Brock Purdy, people keep waiting for the magic to wear off. Now four years deep in his pro career, the discussion never seems to go away. But each year finds the San Francisco 49ers right back where they belong, competing for postseason play with Purdy calling the shots. That’s because former quarterback […] The post Former 49ers QB Drops Strong Take on Brock Purdy’s Championship Future appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.

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