Real recognize real.
Even though the 49ers’ NFL playoff aspirations came to an end before their 29-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium, Brock Purdy made sure to recognize the valiant effort from teammates George Kittle and Deebo Samuel.
After all, as San Francisco’s signal-caller noted to reporters following the loss, both the star tight end and star wide receiver demonstrated heart and personality in a game that summed up the 49ers’ underwhelming season.
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“Just their character, man,” Purdy said when asked what he saw from Kittle and Samuel on Sunday.
In other words, they never quit.
“Playing with George and Deebo and their heart and fight for our team and just trying to get things going for us,” Purdy added. “You just see it, and I’m very proud to be playing with them.”
With plenty to prove after a handful of lackluster performances, Samuel turned back the clock, catching seven passes for 96 yards and a touchdown while adding 25 rushing yards on five carries.
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Hide your chains, here comes Deebo 💪
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Kittle, on the other hand, proved once again why he has been the 49ers’ top receiving threat this season, notching a game-high 106 receiving yards.
The People's Tight End is HOF bound 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Tbh6B2hh6F
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As the orchestrator behind their production, Purdy recognizes and admires the integrity, unwavering commitment and moral support he and the 49ers get from both proven veterans.
“Their love for everyone on the field; they love coming to work with everyone here and going to war with all of us,” Purdy concluded. “We saw that out of both George and Deebo.
“I’m incredibly happy to be a part of the field playing with them. And in life, the conversations that we have and stuff off the field. They’ve been really good to me and big brothers to me.”