49ers legend Patrick Willis explains why he remains Brock Purdy 'believer' despite Super Bowl loss

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Patrick Willis was at Allegiant Stadium earlier this month to watch his San Francisco 49ers take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII. 

It was a week of celebration for the Niners legend, who was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame after eight phenomenal seasons in the league. However, he was hoping the 49ers would capture the Vince Lombardi Trophy in the end, something he was not able to do despite the massive success he had in the Bay Area. 

Though he enjoyed how defensive the game was, considering that is the side of the ball he knows best, Willis did not like the end result as the 49ers fell to the Chiefs in overtime. 

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Patrick Willis, NFL Hall of Fame Class of 2024, poses during Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 11, 2024 in Las Vegas. (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)

Willis has had some time to think about the game, but as he used the age-old phrase to comment on what could have been: "Hindsight is 20/20."

However, despite the loss, Willis remains a believer in his 49ers heading into 2024, particularly at the quarterback position with Brock Purdy. 

"I am a Purdy believer," he told Fox News Digital over the phone while also discussing his work with CoachTube.

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Speaking of hindsight being 20/20 vision, Willis does not like those that quickly dismissed Purdy after losing in the Super Bowl. 

The 49ers' offense stalled in the second half, leading to a Chiefs' comeback to force overtime. It was not a perfect