The 49ers of San Francisco have unfinished affairs this offseason. With the project in books, the team can pay attention to the support of the truck to sign the quarter-Arrière Brock Purdy to a long-term contract extension.
Although an agreement is not yet concluded, it seems that the 49ers expect to do so. San Francisco Director General John Lynch gave an optimistic prognosis for the situation on Monday, saying that the team was “Have very good positive discussions“With the Purdy camp, by professional football conference.
“Yeah, I can tell you, we made a practice not to talk about the negotiations. And that goes back when I played. I had the impression that it was my business and I didn't want the world to know it. So I have always been very sensitive to that,” said Lynch. “But what I'm going to tell you and that I can tell you is that we have very good positive discussions. When that does it, I'm not sure. I hope earlier than late, but hope is not a strategy. So we are progressing. We have had good discussions.”
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Lynch made these comments during an appearance on the “underbuttoned” podcast by Chris Simms on Monday.
This should not necessarily surprise. The 49ers spent the whole offense preparing the new Purdy Agreement. The owner of the team, Jed York in April, went so far as to say that the reason why the team was not as active in the free agency was to ensure There was money To sign Purdy.
Given the position of Purdy – and the importance for the 49ers – the team will have to commit a ton of money in Purdy ink to a long -term agreement. Ten different quarters are expected to earn more than $ 50 million next season, and Purdy has the figures worthy of joining this group.
Since he was written by the 49ers as M. not relevant In 2022, Purdy, 25, launched 64 affected against 27 interceptions. He did the Pro Bowl in 2023 and finished third in the MVP vote this season. Perhaps even more important, he posted a record of 23-13 as a starter and led the team on Deep Playoff in 2022 and 2023.
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Following his status as a low draft, Purdy has not yet achieved more than a million dollars in salary during a season. This will change in 2025 because Purdy should earn $ 5.3 million. If he and the 49ers cannot conclude an agreement, Purdy would hit the free agent market after the 2025 NFL season, where he stands to see his salary soar.
The 49ers will not let another team have this opportunity. York and Lynch have clearly indicated that the Purdy signature is a priority. Although it will cost a ton of money, it will be worth it compared to the alternative.
