Watch: Former Green Bay TE Mark Chmura calls for illegal hit on S.F. 49ers’ QB Brock Purdy in Divisional Round playoff game.
Watch: In a Divisional Round playoff game, former Green Bay tight end Mark Chmura demands an illegal hit on San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy…
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) signals to his team as they line up during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023 in Landover, Md.AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein
San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy will be one of the key players when the 49ers face the Green Bay Packers on Saturday in a Divisional Round playoff game.
The Packers know they need to pressure and/or sack Purdy to knock him off his rhythm and give themselves a a better chance to win the game. However, former Green Bay tight end Mark Chmura said the Packers take their aggression to a different level, calling for a late hit on Purdy.
Chmura, speaking Wednesday on radio station 95.5 ESPN in Milwaukee, implied a late hit would rattle Purdy and intimidate the 49ers. Chmura recalled how the Packers “intimidated” the 49ers during their 27-17 win in the divisional round game in January 1996.
“The reason we won when no one gave us a chance in San Francisco is because we intimidated them,” Chmura said. “That’s why – you guys are going to think I’m crazy – a 15-yard penalty, and I don’t condone this, but I kind of do in the playoffs, a 15-yard penalty for a late hit on Brock Purdy is not a bad thing as long as it’s worth it.”
Chmura indicated the penalty would be worth it if the result is Purdy and the 49ers’ offense are thrown off their game.
