All signs point toward the San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy coming to an agreement on a long-term contract extension in the offseason that makes Purdy one of the highest-paid QBs in the NFL.

A look at the quarterback's strengths and shortcoming as the 49ers begin negotiating a new, multiyear contract.

Despite having his worst season since becoming a starter for the 49ers, Brock Purdy is viewed as a top 10 quarterback in 2024 from one outlet.

General manager John Lynch expressed a desire to get both of those contracts done sooner than later, but the 49ers played hardball and ultimately saw them take all of the preseason. He expressed a similar desire with Purdy’s deal in his end-of-season press conference.

From "Mr. Irrelevant" to indispensable starter, Brock Purdy’s contract demands could redefine the 49ers’ offseason strategy.

Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers’ brass have a similar mindset regarding one of the biggest offseason questions around the organization.

Among the leaders in APY (average per year) are Dallas’ Dak Prescott ($60 million), Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence ($55 million), Green Bay’s Jordan Love ($55 million) and Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa ($53.1 million). Purdy has more value to the 49ers than all of those players.

Former NFL stars Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson discussed Brock Purdy's impending contract negotiations with the San Francisco 49ers

As the 49ers think about their future at the quarterback position, signing Brock Purdy to a long-term contract has become a must.

Regardless of what happens with his contract extension, Brock Purdy will be under significant pressure in 2025 as the San Francisco 49ers aim to bounce back from a severely underwhelming 2024. But he has already received a boost to his hopes of recapturing his 2023 best with a surprising decision from one of his most important coaches.

In his latest article, David Lombardi of the San Francisco Standard details how Brock Purdy could be in line for a massive-year, $305 million contract extension. The potential deal would make Purdy one of the NFL's highest-paid players,