Micah Parsons' Brock Purdy criticism is “really strange” for Rob Gronkowski – NBC Sports Bay Area & California

Deebo Samuel wasn't the only one to defend 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy from his critics on Wednesday.

After Micah Parsons criticized Purdy's play during the 49ers' 33-19 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night, four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski responded to the star edge rusher on the YouTube show “Up & Adams.” Dallas Cowboys.

“It’s really strange that he would tweet that out there,” Gronkowski told host Kay Adams. “First of all, there is a saying: losers focus on winners and winners focus on winning. And if you want to be a winner, you have to focus on winning.”

“But in this case it’s really, really strange because Micah Parsons is one of the best defensive players in the league. He could be Defensive Player of the Year this year. But on top of that, it's a team game. It does.” It doesn’t matter how good you are as an individual.

“And it’s strange that he would tweet that after a loss [the] Miami [Dolphins]and then he tweets this about a team that completely dismantled the Cowboys [42-10 on Oct. 8] when they played them this year. It's just weird to me because he's an outstanding player and he's doing his thing this year, but you're worried about the San Francisco 49ers.

When the 49ers lost to the Ravens on Monday, Parsons took a shot at Purdy, who had the worst performance of his young NFL career with four interceptions.

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21 minus points and there are no shots or development rolls! Should tell you everything you need to know!

— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) December 26, 2023

And it didn't take long for Parsons to respond to Gronkowski's comments on Wednesday, responding to the “Up & Adams” X post while the former tight end was still on the show.

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Prime example of us attacking the person instead of addressing the issue! Yes, because it's so strange that a football player talks about football on a website where you can write your own thoughts and opinions! https://t.co/MNWHncSbjv

— Micah Parsons (@MicahhParsons11) December 27, 2023

The exchange didn't end there, however, as Gronkowski had one final message for Parsons after Adams asked him for his response.

“That was quick, wow,” Gronkowski said. “I mean, everyone has their own opinion – I have to agree with that. Everyone has their own social media channel now, but I still find it weird that you're worried about another team, man. You just have to worry.' It's about what you can control, not what the other team is doing.

Parsons wasn't the only critic of Purdy's performance, however, as former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton also backhandedly criticized the second-year pro on social media during Monday's game.

This led Samuel to denounce both Parsons and Newton on Up & Adams shortly after Gronkowski did.

“First of all, Cam Newton, stop texting me, bro,” Samuel said. “You were a fan like you were two weeks ago. This is insanely crazy. You wanted me on your podcast after you talked about my quarterback, which is funny to me.”

“But back to Micah Parsons. Brother, we beat you.” [42-10] a long time ago. I don't understand why he's so bothered by what's going on here or whatever the case may be.

Purdy isn't the type to get involved in trash talk or outside noise, but he can rest assured that he has plenty of people to support him.

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