Rice details key Purdy trait that reminds him of 49ers great Montana

Joe Montana was known as "Joe Cool" for his ability to perform under pressure, a trait that 49ers legend Jerry Rice sees in Brock Purdy, the team's starting quarterback.

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In "The Warner House" podcast with 49ers linebacker Fred Warner, the Pro Football Hall of Famer compared Montana to Purdy.

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Rice lauded Purdy, who caught 447 passes for 7,679 yards and 79 touchdowns in 88 games with Montana as his quarterback.

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Purdy, 23, has become one of the league's most productive quarterbacks in his second season, but he is far from Montana's polished resume.

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Purdy leads the NFL in passing touchdowns (29), yards per attempt (9.9), passer rating (119.0), and QBR (76.0). This young quarterback has shredded opposing defences since the 49ers' bye week.

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San Francisco's offence has been clicking lately after a losing skid in October that saw the 49ers held to 17 points in three games. After losing to Cincinnati in Week 8.

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Rice attributes the 49ers' offense's efficiency to their quarterback's poise and coolness. San Francisco appears to be the NFC's Super Bowl LVIII favourite.

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