Super Bowl Secret: This Rule Screws Over Purdy Out of Millions (Unless He Wins!)

Drafted 262nd overall, Brock Purdy is now a Super Bowl starting QB for the 49ers.

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Despite success, he remains humble with a rookie salary of $870,000.

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Fans want his salary to reflect his performance.

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The Super Bowl run comes with bonuses: $174k for the Conference Championship, $164k for the win ($89k for loss).

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As an MVP finalist, he'd earn $88k (win) or $44k (loss) in the Pro Bowl (not playing due to Super Bowl).

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Pro Bowl rule prevents Super Bowl players from participating to avoid injury risks.

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Fans hope 49ers win for Purdy to earn additional Pro Bowl bonus.

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$870k salary makes living in California challenging, forcing him to share expenses and drive a Toyota.

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Despite financial limitations, Purdy continues to showcase impressive on-field skills.

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