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

The San Francisco 49ers avoided a potentially catastrophic quarterback situation when they selected QB Brock Purdy with the final pick in the 2022 NFL draft. Former No. 3 overall pick Trey Lance got hurt in Week 2 of a crucial second season where he

Entering his fourth NFL season, Purdy is due for a contract extension, which Sports Illustrated’s Grant Cohn claims the 49ers will structure by using Green Bay Packers star quarterback Jordan Love’s deal as an example. “Brock Purdy's contract extension probably won't be nearly as expensive as it seems,” Cohn said.

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Brock Purdy, the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, is entering the final year of his rookie contract and is set to account for $1.12 million against the salary cap in 2025. His four-year deal averages $934,