Regarding one of the most important offseason questions facing the team, Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers’ management have a similar perspective.
In order to avoid the contract negotiations remaining looming over the team when the offseason program starts in mid-April, all parties would like to finalize a long-term agreement with Purdy as soon as feasible.
“I think what we know about Brock is that he’s our guy,” remarked general manager John Lynch on Wednesday. “We would like Brock to stay here for a very long time. He has won important games and done a great deal for our organization. We all had a slightly more difficult assignment this year because of some of the events that transpired over the year. In the upcoming weeks, we’ll have some time here to sit down and organize our entire strategy. That position is clearly a priority, and we will pay attention to it.
With one year remaining on the rookie contract he signed as the 49ers’ final pick in the 2022 draft, Purdy is nearing the end of one of the NFL’s best deals. According to the league’s established performance escalator, Purdy, who has earned less than $1 million annually for his first three seasons, will receive a modest boost in 2025 to roughly $5.2 million for making the Pro Bowl the previous season.
Purdy, however, is now qualified to discuss an extension for the first time and may be in line for a contract that will pay him more than $50 million annually because his play has far outperformed that compensation.
Dak Prescott of Dallas has the highest average yearly compensation at $60 million, and Purdy stated on Monday that he has no intention of changing the market at his position. He emphasized the significance of closing the transaction before the offseason program begins and stated that he had no interest in leaving San Francisco.
“Everybody’s different, just with the timing of getting something done,” Purdy stated. “Obviously, I want to finish it for myself. It would be fantastic if there was a chance to finish that quickly. In order for us to return for phase one, pursue it with the receivers and our team, and simply keep improving because we must all improve together. Being the best versions of ourselves requires us to get close, learn, and grow.
Purdy was much less effective this season after placing fourth in the MVP vote in his first full season as a starter in 2023, as the Niners offense was significantly impacted by injuries to playmakers Christian McCaffrey and Brandon Aiyuk.
In addition to having just 20 touchdown passes and 12 interceptions this season, Purdy’s passer rating fell by almost 17 points to 96.1. He also failed in multiple late-game situations where the 49ers had a chance to win the game.
However, Purdy also developed as a leader, demonstrated increased mobility to prolong plays, and cemented his position as the team’s long-term quarterback.
“I’ve loved these three years with Brock,” Kyle Shanahan, the coach, stated. “I intend to spend my entire stay here with Brock. Brock has been amazing. I have a lot of faith in him as a person, but it all begins with his work over the past two and a half years. Together with him, we can win a Super Bowl. We came really close. Additionally, I am confident that he can win a Super Bowl for the Niners in the future.
By firing defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen and special teams coordinator Brian Schneider, the Niners have already made some big changes to their coaching staff.
Although firing Sorensen after just one season was a difficult move, Shanahan believed there were other candidates who would be a “better option.”
Shanahan stated he’s open to the idea of changes with a new coordinator, even though the Niners have operated a similar defensive scheme for years.
“I think the plan we have here is fantastic. When the right guys are in the proper places, I believe it’s one of the most difficult things to attend,” Shanahan remarked. “But, I do think people adjust to schemes, and I think you have to adjust too depending on your personnel.”
After he had that position in Jacksonville in 2021, Shanahan stated that he would like to be able to retain Sorensen on staff in another capacity, if he is interested. The position of special teams coordinator is one that could be available.
Shanahan will continue to call plays, but the 49ers also intend to elevate passing game specialist Klay Kubiak to offensive coordinator. By making this change, other teams will be unable to hire Kubiak as a coordinator.
Javon Hargrave’s deal was restructured early in the season with the goal of cutting him at the beginning of the new league year with a post-June 1 designation to spread out the dead cap hit over the following two seasons, according to Lynch. If Hargrave’s market isn’t strong, the Niners may still attempt to re-sign him at a lower cost.
According to Lynch, the organization has no intention of severing its relationship with receiver Deebo Samuel, who is nearing the end of his contract and had a difficult season.
According to Shanahan, the team hopes to keep linebacker Dre Greenlaw, but it will rely on how well he does in free agency.
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