The San Francisco 49ers will soon face the challenge of signing quarterback Brock Purdy to a long-term contract extension. The big question: how much should that deal be worth? The topic has sparked significant debate.
While some argue Purdy deserves a market-setting contract—potentially making him the league's highest-paid quarterback—others believe his individual impact doesn't justify such a significant payday.
We decided to allow fans to weigh in, asking how much Purdy should earn annually with his new deal.
The results? A majority of fans think paying Purdy a market-topping salary is excessive. Only 6% of voters believe the quarterback should earn at least $60 million annually—the same amount as Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
Meanwhile, 20% of fans believe Purdy's salary should fall between $50–60 million annually. The most popular choice, however, was the $40–50 million range, garnering 42% of the votes. Another 32% of fans feel Purdy deserves less than $40 million annually.
Fans voted on how much Brock Purdy should earn from the #49ers. What do you think? pic.twitter.com/gdie6IEnp4
— 49ers Webzone (@49erswebzone) December 16, 2024
NFL insider Tom Pelissero recently weighed in, predicting that Purdy will target a salary comparable to Prescott's.
"If a deal is going to get done, I would anticipate it is at the top of the quarterback market for all the reasons that I just said," Pelissero said. "Right now, that Dak's number. That is $60 million per year."
ESPN's Bill Barnwell went a step further, predicting Purdy's camp could aim even higher.
"I suggested over the summer a Purdy deal would come in at five years and $325 million, or $65 million per year," Barnwell wrote. "That's still the number he and his agents are likely targeting."
However, not everyone is convinced Purdy is worth such a hefty investment. Former NFL coach Ron Rivera expressed skepticism, citing Purdy's uninspiring performance against the Los Angeles Rams last week as a sign that he may not warrant a top-tier deal.
"He's a solid quarterback," Rivera said. "He does some really good things. He really is, to me, in my estimation, a game manager."
Some fans support Purdy earning top-of-the-market money, pointing to his overall impressive performance over his first three NFL seasons, including his record-breaking 2023 campaign with the 49ers.
It should be what the market determines him to be. He was an MVP finalist last year, stepped in and was outstanding from day 1. He still had a good season despite the circumstances even if he didn't put up fantasy #'s. He deserves the market price of a franchise QB
— Matt (@mtascavage) December 15, 2024
Others argue that the 49ers should prioritize upgrading other positions, suggesting Purdy take a more team-friendly deal to improve the roster as a whole.
If he was smart he would leave money for a good O-Line and 10 years… Patrick Mahomes makes less but has more rings…🤔
— Swagger_McJacker (@TopDrawerSwag) December 16, 2024
It's a polarizing topic that will dominate discussions before and after Purdy eventually signs his contract extension, shaping up to be one of the most significant storylines of the upcoming offseason.
