How Deebo and Kittle Purdy showed their ‘character’ in 49ers loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Real recognizes real.
Despite the 49ers’ NFL playoff aspirations coming to an end after a 29-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium, Brock Purdy made sure to recognize the valiant effort of teammates George Kittle and Deebo Samuel.
After all, as San Francisco’s signal caller noted to reporters after the loss, both the star tight end and star wideout showed heart and personality in a game that summed up the 49ers’ disappointing season.
“Just their character, man,” Purdy said when asked what he saw from Kittle and Samuel on Sunday.
In other words, they never give up.
“Playing with George and Deebo and their hearts and fighting for our team and just trying to get things going for us,” Purdy added. “You just see it, and I’m very proud to play with them.”
With plenty to prove after a handful of lackluster performances, Samuel turned back the clock and caught seven passes for 96 yards and a touchdown while adding 25 rushing yards on five attempts.
Kittle, on the other hand, once again proved why he was the 49ers’ biggest threat this season, with a game-high 106 receiving yards.
As the orchestrator behind their production, Purdy recognizes and admires the integrity, unwavering commitment and moral support he and the 49ers receive from both proven veterans.
“Their love for everyone on the field; they love working with everyone here and making war with all of us,” Purdy concluded. ‘We saw that in both George and Deebo.
“I’m incredibly happy to be part of the field and playing with them. And in life, the conversations we have and stuff off the field. They have been very good to me, and big brothers to me.”
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