As the NFL season unfolds, the spotlight is shining brighter on Brock Purdy, the quarterback who’s stepped up to lead the San Francisco 49ers through a tumultuous stretch of injuries. While key players have been sidelined, Purdy’s consistency has kept the offense running smoothly, earning him praise and fueling discussions about his future. With his performance catching the attention of the entire league, the question now becomes: is he ready for a massive payday, or is it too soon for the 49ers to fully commit?
With a Super Bowl appearance already in the books, Purdy is becoming one of the NFL’s most buzzed-about quarterbacks, and the 49ers may soon need to lock him down long-term. After Dak Prescott’s massive deal set a new financial benchmark, Purdy is next in line for a big payday.
On the other hand, not everyone is sold on breaking the bank for Purdy. Former NFL coach Ron Rivera weighed in on the Dan Patrick Show, expressing doubts about the 49ers’ investment in the young QB.
“I would be a little bit concerned with it. He’s a solid quarterback. Does some really good things. He is, in my estimation, a game manager. By that I mean he’s a guy who, as long as he protects the football and takes what’s there for him, he’ll be very efficient.”
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“He does have the ability to make plays when you need him to. That’s one of the things I really like about him.”
Earlier, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell suggested a five-year, $325 million contract for Brock Purdy, which would see his salary soar to $65 million per year. In contrast, Purdy is currently set to earn just $1.1 million in 2025, as part of the final year of his $3.7 million rookie contract.
Brock Purdy’s new contract brings key decisions for Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch
Finding a franchise quarterback is no easy feat in today’s NFL, and with Justin Fields poised to be one of the biggest names in free agency next year, teams in need of a dynamic signal-caller are running out of options.
For the San Francisco 49ers, the inevitable reality is that securing Brock Purdy with a long-term deal is likely the way forward to ensure stability at the position. However, this move could have ripple effects across the roster. To accommodate Purdy’s new contract, high-profile players like Jevon Hargrave and Deebo Samuel might find themselves on the chopping block.
Interestingly, Samuel is entering the final year of his deal and has been vocal about his frustrations with the current state of the offense, adding more intrigue to his future in San Francisco.
