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Former NFL QB says that Brock Purdy deserves the NFL MVP

Dec 22, 2023, 8:44 AM | Updated: 8:45 am

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 17: Quarterback Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers runs off th...

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The MVP race is beginning to take center stage as we reach the final stretch of the 2023 NFL regular season.

During Friday morning’s edition of The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross, former NFL quarterback Sean Salisbury joined the show to share his thoughts on the MVP race, explain why San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy deserves the award, and much more.

Plus: Looking ahead to the highly-anticipated Christmas Day showdown between the 49ers and Baltimore Ravens.

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Topics Discussed

  • Sean says that the Yoshinobu Yamamoto signing puts a lot of pressure on the Los Angeles Dodgers to win multiple World Series
  • “Anything short of [multiple championships] is a failure.”
  • The Miami Dolphins and Dallas Cowboys will meet this weekend
  • Diving into the MVP discussion
  • Is a national narrative going against Brock Purdy’s chances?
  • Salisbury: “Brock Purdy is the MVP of the league right now.”
  • Why isn’t Kyle Shanahan the favorite for Coach of the Year?
  • Previewing the Christmas Day matchup between the 49ers and Ravens
  • Sean on the matchup: “We’re getting a treat this Christmas.”
  • Who will win?

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More on 49ers QB Brock Purdy

49ers’ Brock Purdy now odds-on MVP favorite

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  • Sunday, Dec. 31st @ Washington Commanders – 10:00 a.m. PST
  • Sunday, Jan. 7th vs. Los Angeles Rams – TBD
  • NFL Playoffs (TBD)

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