Brock Purdy is poised to become the highest-paid player for the San Francisco 49ers next year. That's when the team can begin contract extension negotiations.

The 49ers would likely be in a bad state if it weren't for them drafting Brock Purdy two years ago. General manager John Lynch reveals the two people who deserve significant credit for why they ended up taking him.

It might hurt the 49ers' chances this season. But if Brock Purdy is as good as the 49ers think, they can afford to focus on the long term.

Brock Purdy's standing in the hierarchy of NFL quarterbacks remains a contentious topic. While many argue that the San Francisco 49ers' signal-caller deserves a place near the top of quarterback rankings,

In Purdy's two seasons with the 49ers, he's thrown 44 touchdowns to 15 interceptions for an 111.4 passer rating. The 49ers have reached at least the NFC Championship game twice. Purdy was an overtime away from a Super Bowl title last season, wanting to get that championship before the massive payday comes his way.

Brock Purdy's standing in the hierarchy of NFL quarterbacks remains a contentious topic. While many argue that the San Francisco 49ers' signal-caller deserves a

Former 49ers quarterback and current ESPN NFL analyst Alex Smith echoed Shanahan's Purdy praise during an appearance on 95.7 The Game's "Willard and Dibs" on Thursday. "To see what he's done, it's honestly the best story in the NFL,

The San Francisco 49ers struck paydirt in the 2022 NFL Draft when they took quarterback Brock Purdy with the last pick, as the Iowa State product has developed into a top-tier signal-caller in the league.