The San Francisco 49ers will be competing against the Kansas City Chiefs in the upcoming Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday.
Fans have been drawing some unusual comparisons involving Brock Purdy (Via screengrab/X)
In the NFL, it is quite common for quarterbacks to be compared to one another. However, it can become problematic when someone compares a quarterback to a real-life murderer, especially if that person happens to be the assassin of a former US President.
This uncomfortable incident occurred with . A sarcastic tweet was posted by a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, featuring a collage of photos of the two individuals. The tweet suggested that Purdy shared uncanny similarities with John F. Kennedy’s killer, .
Purdy addressed the questions surrounding this issue during a press conference leading up to Super Bowl LVIII. When he heard the comparison for the first time, the quarterback seemed taken aback and claimed to have no knowledge of such a comparison.
The 49ers QB made some perplexed sounds, clearly expressing his astonishment upon hearing such a bizarre comparison.
During the ongoing Super Bowl hype, fans have already begun engaging in heated discussions. Niners fans have taken to the streets, enthusiastically chanting Brock Purdy’s name. They even engaged in continuous booing directed at Travis Kelce during the opening night of the big game. The recent uncomfortable incident involving JFK’s assassin may have been one of the ways Chiefs fans sought to retaliate through trolling.
Ahead of the game against the Chiefs, Kyle Shanahan, the head coach of the 49ers, revealed that Brock Purdy has maintained a humble approach. Initially, Trey Lance was considered a more promising prospect than Brock Purdy. However, over time, Purdy has proven himself to be one of the top quarterbacks of the season.
If there was one person who stood firmly by Purdy from the beginning, it was Kyle Shanahan, who regarded him as one of the most talented quarterbacks ever. In a recent interview, Shanahan highlighted the quarterback’s humility. He remarked,
Purdy’s focus is now solely on the ultimate goal. He successfully led the NFC conference to victory and now his sights are set on the Super Bowl ring. On February 11, the quarterback will have the opportunity to rub shoulders with greatness.