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One of the most critical parts of being a succe sful NFL quarterback is winning over the locker room,
Mike White Jersey making sure teammates believe in the guy commanding the huddle. Only days removed from his first significant NFL action, rookie quarterback , the 2022 's last overall pick at 262nd, has achieved that feat.The seventh-round draft pick out of Iowa State replaced , , and he performed admirably: completing 25 of 37 pa ses for 210 pa sing yards, two touchdowns and an interception in the 49ers' 33-17 victory over the .Week 14 marks Purdy's first time going through a week of practice with
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