Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez believes the 49ers would have made it to the Super Bowl had Brock Purdy not been hurt in the NFC Championship Game.
But they faced their biggest challenge of the season in Philadelphia, whose ferocious pass rush proved to be the game's difference-maker when linebacker Haason Reddick tore into Purdy behind the line of scrimmage. The strip sack and ensuing fumble recovery by the Eagles were the turning point in more ways than one, as Purdy's throwing arm was rendered useless for the remainder of the game.
"I think [the 49ers] had the most complete roster towards the end of the season. Philly’s roster was incredible as well," Gonzalez told Chan."It’s just sad that Purdy didn’t really get a chance to play in that football game. I think the game obviously would have been way, way closer than it was, and I still think San Francisco might have had a chance because their team was just loaded from top to bottom with incredibly talented players.
"Our defense was doing what they were supposed to, and I feel like if Brock was in at quarterback and how our offense moves, I don't think it would have been close, if that makes sense," Samuel told Schein at Radio Row."It's not sour grapes at all, it's just what I see every day. I'm not salty at all, I just speak facts."
The 49ers fought through plenty of adversity during the 2022 NFL season, from starting quarterback Trey Lance breaking his ankle in Week 2 to his backup, Jimmy Garoppolo, breaking his foot in Week 13.
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