Brock Purdy, the quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, has made a significant impact in the NFL since becoming the team’s starter in Week 13 of the 2022 season. Despite being the final pick in the 2022 draft, many are hesitant to acknowledge his talent due to a lingering bias. According to NBC Sports, Alex Smith, who served as the 49ers’ QB1 from 2005 to 2012, pushed back against the criticism aimed at Purdy and praised the Iowa State University product. Smith expressed disdain for the naysayers and doubters, labeling…