49ers’ Deebo Samuel Calls Out ESPN Analyst Over Brock Purdy Comments
It’s safe to say that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is fed up with the criticism of quarterback Brock Purdy.
Samuel ripped ESPN analyst and former NFL star Ryan Clark on Instagram, who went on First Take and one again questioned whether Purdy could deliver San Francisco to the promised land. Clark, who tweeted over the weekend that he didn’t know how Purdy could beat the likes of Lamar Jackson or Patrick Mahomes in a Super Bowl, doubled down in an appearance on First Take, calling it “the single hardest thing” he had to do this season to consider Purdy to be among the game’s best quarterbacks.
That rubbed Samuel and other 49ers the wrong way.
“Never seen so much hate for a QB that [leads] the league in almost every category,” Samuel posted on his Instagram story.
Deebo claps back at Ryan Clark's comments on Purdy ????
— 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) January 22, 2024
(via @19problemz) pic.twitter.com/VOfFp2zk9k
Fellow 49ers wideout Brandon Ayiuk also chimed in, telling analysts to “turn on the tape” when in comes to Purdy.
Purdy and the Niners likely won’t be able to silence the doubters much without breaking through to win the championship. But Purdy’s performance over the weekend late against the Packers did quiet some of the hate, and if nothing else keep 49ers fans singing Purdy’s praises for another week.
All the Brody hate is out of control. https://t.co/gB8MPGRTzC
— Jeff emo hipster (reading Percy Jackson) (@JRivers1984) January 22, 2024
The biggest thing I take from this Ryan Clark clip is that he cannot be trusted to even give his own opinions on opinion based shows. He’s been “pretending” all season long? Zero credibility. ???? https://t.co/ORxVcLcTYU
— 49ers_LFG_ (@pmtNinerfan84) January 22, 2024
What’s even more funny- I don’t know who Ryan Clark is or if he even played football—- bang bang niner gang #49ers all day @19problemz https://t.co/MFkpPrIxXV
— Steven McCraw ???? (@steven_mccraw) January 23, 2024