Ahead of the San Francisco 49ers Week One bout with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Steelers CB Patrick Peterson had some choice words for 49ers QB Brock Purdy.
Purdy did respond with "We'll see", but also got a chance to show up Peterson on the field. Early in the first quarter, Purdy hit wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk for a touchdown at Peterson's expense.
Well, it seems like words on podcasts do have an effect, but for the wrong reasons, and San Francisco jumped out early on the Steelers as a result.
Patrick Peterson failed to back up his words against Brock Purdy and got burned in the process
In fairness, Peterson was one of the better cornerbacks in the NFL despite his recent journeyman status. Additionally, Purdy is coming off surgery to his elbow following San Francisco's NFC Championship game loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. That said, Purdy is having his way.
Sometimes, speaking on podcasts can backfire. It's a place where things can be edited and manipulated to fit a certain native. Unfortunately for Peterson, it's mostly been a disaster as Purdy and the 49ers continue to roll on.
Being honest is one thing, but be warned that your words will forever be out for public consumption, and for Peterson, he's learning that lesson the hard way, courtesy of the way Purdy has been playing and how the 49ers are rolling.
