Brock Purdy, the quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, recently signed a significant contract extension worth five years and $256 million. Despite the impressive figures, opinions regarding his worthiness for such a deal abound.

Purdy’s critics are many, yet he chooses to disregard most external feedback, except for those referring to him as a ‘system quarterback’, a title he interprets positively. He shared his perspective in a recent interview:

“The whole system quarterback thing, early in my career, it was just funny hearing that. I’m not going to lie, I took that as I’m a guy that can come in and do what the coach says and win games because of that.”

Furthermore, concern over his recent hefty contract has been prevalent. However, Purdy has consistently surpassed expectations, especially when he led the 49ers to Super Bowl LVIII in 2022, solidifying his place among quarterbacks in the league.

He reflected on the importance of maintaining a positive outlook amidst criticism, stating:

“Everybody has an opinion. I’m not going to lie, I laugh at some things that I do hear… I know who I am, and I keep my head down and I go to work.”

Purdy’s notable contract highlights the franchise’s confidence in his abilities, despite the critiques lingering from outside the organization.