Not getting a contract done and potentially missing their quarterback for the start of training camp pales in comparison to the damage any typical contract hang-ups might cause. Signing Purdy for a less-favorable contract in March will help far more than signing him to a more-favorable contract in August.

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

Purdy, 25, signed a four-year rookie contract with an average annual salary of $934,252 after being drafted with the last pick (No. 262) of the 2022 NFL draft. He is now eligible for an extension.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan won't get his wish to retain fired defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen. According to NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco, Sorensen won't be returning to the

As the offseason unfolds, all eyes will be Brock Purdy's contract negotiations and the future of the San Francisco 49ers.

This is the Chronicle’s annual offseason advice for San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan, a story that’s always been written with a wink and a nudge. That’s not to say that the actual recommendations haven’t been serious over the years.

MONARREZ:Detroit Lions defense still a huge issue ahead of Week 18 Vikings showdown Brock Purdy was 27 of 35 passing for 355 ... and one of the game’s best offensive coaches in Kyle Shanahan. But they were also down their top three running backs and ...

What San Francisco can’t afford to do is ignore the position given what happened at the end of the 2024 season when Purdy took a helmet to the elbow in Week 17 and had to miss the season finale. After nearly two full seasons of healthy QB play it became easy to forget the injury-driven tumult that under center that preceded Purdy.

The 49ers haven’t been shy about paying big bucks, and haven’t always received a good return on their investment.

As the Kansas City Chiefs solidified themselves as the NFL’s newest dynasty, they’ve left a wake of destruction across a league that has struggled to keep pace. Three Super Bowl victories have helped quarterback Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid secure their legacies among the all-time greats.

From "Mr. Irrelevant" to indispensable starter, Brock Purdy’s contract demands could redefine the 49ers’ offseason strategy.

The San Francisco 49ers have a clear frontrunner for their defensive coordinator job, but that person has several head