LAS VEGAS (AP) — Brock Purdy worked overtime on opening night of the Super Bowl.
The San Francisco 49ers’ second-year quarterback started talking about how he was willing to ruin Taylor Swift’s trip to Las Vegas, and he stepped into the microphone for a few minutes to answer questions after Monday’s media spectacle. I stayed and finished.
When Sin City hosted the NFL’s biggest week for the first time, the Niners fans screaming his name and the ferocity surrounding him showed the same poise he displays under pressure in the pocket. He spent about 65 minutes answering questions, giving thoughtful answers, posing for photos, and signing autographs.
After the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs finished their media session, with Patrick Mahomes standing next to him on stage, Purdy answered a question from NFL Network host Scott Hanson: Are you ready to disappoint Taylor Swift? ” Purdy smiled and replied: Leave it at that. ” It’s no wonder Swift was in the headlines, as her romance with Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce dominated headlines all season. Even NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell was asked about Swift several times during his 53-minute press conference.
Purdy, an NFL MVP finalist, has already led the 49ers to two playoff upsets. He went from being the last pick in the 2022 draft to being one win away from joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Joe Montana and Steve Young in San Francisco’s championship history. Asked if he knew the names of all 16 quarterbacks selected ahead of him in the draft class, Purdy replied, “I believe God has a plan for everyone, but I’m the last.” There’s a reason why he was nominated.” I’m honored to be a part of the 49ers. ” Of course, Kelce answered a lot of questions about his girlfriend.
Swift won her fourth career Grammy for album of the year on Sunday, but Kelce said she “needed to take home the hardware.” Opening night of the Super Bowl was a circus-like spectacle long before Las Vegas hosted the NFL championship game. Allegiant He didn’t do anything too outlandish at the stadium, which was surprising considering the host city is known for overreaching.
Comedian Carrot Top asked Chiefs coach Andy Reid a question. A reporter from a Mexican television station asked the fighters what they were called in Lucha Libre wrestling and handed them masks. Members of the Blue Man Group entertained the audience and remained there for interviews and photo opportunities. Overall, it was harmless compared to past media nights. A reporter once showed up here wearing a wedding dress and veil and proposed to Tom Brady. Back then it was called Media Day and was held on Tuesdays.
The event will be broadcast live on national television during prime time. More than 6,000 media representatives from 26 countries were authorized to cover the inaugural Super Bowl in Las Vegas and related events in America’s gambling capital. If it’s your first time, players may feel overwhelmed. The Chiefs are aiming for their second consecutive Super Bowl title, and will be making their fourth appearance in five years. They are used to this atmosphere. “Excited. It’s all exciting,” Kelce said. “It all adds up and sets the tone for the whole week.
It’s the biggest stage in the world. … At this point, I love it, it’s an exciting time. This is something I’ve been able to enjoy several times. It’s something unique.” The Chiefs defeated the 49ers in the Super Bowl in Miami four years ago. Whichever team deals well with the distractions throughout this week will have a good chance of winning the Lombardi Trophy on Sunday.
