NFL Exec 'Never Understood How People Think' Brock Purdy Gets $60M AAV 49ers Contract

While many have predicted that San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is next in line for a big-money contract extension, the team actually has the ability to hold off on his new deal for a few years.

An NFL executive explained to The Athletic's Mike Sando that the 49ers could utilize the franchise tag on Purdy and maintain control for the next three seasons before rewarding him with a big payday.

"People forget with Purdy, the guy has made nothing," the exec said. "If you are Brock Purdy, you are staring two years of franchise tags in the face and $5 million (in 2025 salary). His best-case scenario (without an extension) is $100 million over three years. I am not saying they would pound him, but I have never understood how people think he gets to $60 million (per year on an extension)."

The 49ers lost a slew of key players to free agency, trade or release this offseason, and team owner Jed York admitted earlier this week that the moves were tied to Purdy's impending extension.

"I don't know that, as we looked at the board, that there was somebody that we felt made that type of an impact more so than making the decision to try to go pay Brock," York said, per ESPN's Nick Wagoner.

Purdy has proven to be one of the most promising young quarterbacks in the NFL, but the 49ers could save money and add more talent around him by delaying his extension. Still, York's comments make it sound like Purdy will be breaking the bank sooner rather than later.