Fans debate a projected 4-year, $194M contract extension for 49ers QB Brock Purdy, with opinions split on whether the rising star deserves top-tier money.

Not getting a contract done and potentially missing their quarterback for the start of training camp pales in comparison to the damage any typical contract hang-ups might cause. Signing Purdy for a less-favorable contract in March will help far more than signing him to a more-favorable contract in August.

ESPN’s Ben Solak isn’t so sure that extension gets done. In a piece about the upcoming offseason, Solak offered a prediction where San Francisco opted to make Purdy play out the final year of his contract.

Purdy, 25, signed a four-year rookie contract with an average annual salary of $934,252 after being drafted with the last pick (No. 262) of the 2022 NFL draft. He is now eligible for an extension.

The 49ers haven’t been shy about paying big bucks, and haven’t always received a good return on their investment.

As the offseason unfolds, all eyes will be Brock Purdy's contract negotiations and the future of the San Francisco 49ers.

The San Francisco 49ers are facing a pivotal decision as they evaluate how much quarterback Brock Purdy is worth. Now eligible for a contract extension, Purdy's future salary has become a hot topic of debate. Critics argue that his recent dip in production this season has...

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Proxy battles don’t bring trophies, but for Kyle Shanahan, Robert Saleh, John Lynch, and the Niners, the Eagles and Chiefs winning provides a convincing argument that San Francisco isn’t far away from contending again.

The San Francisco must improve their interior defensive line, and Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa provides an alluring option.

Dallas has named Brian Schottenheimer as the new head coach, but fans will have to wait for his introductory press conference on Monday to learn whether he will call plays. Whoever calls them, will have to knock it out of the park to maximize Dak Prescott’s skillset as his career has ebbed and flowed over his nine seasons.

The San Francisco 49ers will be active during NFL free agency in March. Here, we look at five early options for the team. That includes Khalil Mack.