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Return of the Empire Episode 11: The Brock Purdy Show

Dec 9, 2022, 11:42 AM

Return of the Empire Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers passes during the game against the ...

SANTA CLARA, CA - DECEMBER 4: Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers passes during the game against the Miami Dolphins at Levi's Stadium on December 4, 2022 in Santa Clara, California. The 49ers defeated the Dolphins 33-17. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)

(Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)

After a dominant performance against the Miami Dolphins, the 49ers welcome Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to Levi’s Stadium the weekend.

In his illustrious 23-year career, Brady has only played in the Bay Area once, defeating the 49ers, 30-17, in 2016 as a member of the New England Patriots. Now facing rookie quarterback Brock Purdy in his first professional start, who knows what will happen this time around.

On the latest edition of the Return of the Empire podcast, JayMarZZ and Amiliano Fragoso recap the 49ers’ big win over the Miami Dolphins, and why Brock Purdy can bridge the way for the Red & Gold. Plus, could Tom Brady take hi talents to San Francisco next year? All that and much more on this week’s episode.

Topics Discussed:

  • Why are the 49ers so confident in rookie QB Brock Purdy?
  • What makes Purdy different from other rookies?
  • Nick Bosa injury update
  • Why Nick Bosa is the DPOY this season
  • What does it means for Tom Brady playing in the Bay?
  • Could Brady come to the 49ers next season?

The Return of the Empire podcast is a San Francisco 49ers podcast hosted by 49ers beat writer Amiliano Fragoso and producer Justin “JayMarZZ” Marshall for Sactown Sports 1140.

Click here for more episodes of the Return of the Empire podcast.

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