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

Future Pro Football Hall of Fame QB Drew Brees believes NFL teams can learn from how the Purdy situation shook out in San Francisco.

The 49ers had Sam Darnold on their roster as Purdy's backup in 2023, but the former New York Jets first-round pick broke out in 2024 as the starter with the Minnesota Vikings. Now a free agent, Darnold will be looking for a long-term starting opportunity, whether that's in Minnesota or elsewhere.

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.

Drew Brees knows his way around the quarterback position -- that much is evident by the simple fact that he is one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. The New Orleans Saints legend retired with quite a few records to his name and a place waiting for him at

Brock Purdy's contract extension probably won't be nearly as expensive as it seems. The 49ers say they still want Purdy to be their quarterback for the foreseeable future. So here's how they can structure his extension.

Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers are not playing in the NFL Playoffs. But his contract situation is under a microscope given struggles from Jordan Love and others.

“Not at all,” Warner said. “Brock Purdy, he’s the man. He will be the 49ers quarterback for a very, very, very long time with plenty of Super Bowl rings on his fingers. He’s about to be a very rich man soon, and I can’t wait to see it.”

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

As the 49ers prepare for the offseason, Brock Purdy is the number one priority, and CBS Broadcaster Jim Nantz endorses an extension ASAP.