49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy ‘Hurts’ After Super Bowl 2024 Loss

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy seems like he let his coach and teammates down after their 2024 Super Bowl LVIII loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

“It starts with [my] coach, that’s who I hurt for and for all the other guys, our whole team,” Purdy, 24, mentioned throughout a post-game press convention on Sunday, February 11. “What we’ve been through the last year hasn’t been easy. For it to go like that where it’s close at the end and it’s tough, I’m still trying to wrap my mind around it.”

Following the sport, Purdy could possibly be seen sullenly exiting onto the sidelines as one 49ers coach pulled him right into a hug after heartbreaking loss. The 49ers maintained a lead all through many of the recreation, however the Chiefs have been victorious scoring a last-minute landing by Mecole Hardman Jr. within the ultimate additional time minutes. The Chiefs received 25-22.

Ahead of the Super Bowl, Purdy shared that he was embracing his nickname “Mr. Irrelevant” — a moniker given to the final choose within the NFL draft — as he ready for the large recreation.

“Do I think it’s time to pick a new nickname? I’m OK with ‘Mr. Irrelevant.’ It’s all good,” Purdy mentioned whereas speaking to reporters on Monday, February 5, per the NFL’s official X account.

Purdy acquired his shot with the 49ers final 12 months when quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance suffered accidents.

“I mean, the bottom line is, life isn’t about you. That’s what I believe,” he shared on Monday. “Being a part of something bigger than yourself, you know, you get wrapped up in getting all the glory and the fame and the status, and I feel like that’s a shallow life and that can fade away pretty quickly.”

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He went on to say that he’s “very honored and thankful” for attending to play within the Super Bowl and desires to win a championship for “this organization.”

“But more than anything, I’m trying to just serve my guys on this team well and love on ‘em well and the whole organization and everyone in my life. That’s how I view it,” Purdy added.

While Purdy achieved a milestone in his profession, he additionally reached one other milestone together with his relationship with fiancée Jenna Brandt. The duo – who met whereas attending Iowa State University the place Purdy performed soccer and Brandt was a setter on the volleyball group — introduced their engagement in July 2023 after one 12 months of relationship.

“WE GET TO DO LIFE TOGETHER…FOREVER!” Brandt wrote by way of Instagram alongside a number of pictures of their beachside engagement. “Brock Purdy – I love everything about you & your heart for Jesus more than any words can say.”

Purdy, for his half, posted a separate Instagram publish of his personal with a candy caption.

“My Jenna girl forever. I can’t wait to be your husband and grow together in Christ. Here’s to forever babe. I love you JB!” he wrote on the time.