The San Francisco 49ers could be gearing up for yet another tough offseason contract negotiation, this time with quarterback Brock Purdy. While many expect Purdy to land a massive deal that could position him among the NFL's highest-paid players—or even reset the market—opinions about his value are mixed.
Fans have debated Purdy's worth amid an inconsistent season. Injuries to key playmakers have undoubtedly impacted his performance. Still, some argue that if Purdy struggles without a wealth of elite talent around him, he may not warrant a top-tier salary.
FS1's Chris Broussard weighed in on the matter during First Things First, predicting the 49ers might not be willing to offer Purdy the $50 million-plus annual salary many anticipate. Instead, Broussard suggested the team could propose a slightly lower figure—and that Purdy might be wise to accept it.
"If I'm the Niners, Brock, $45 million a year, four years, whatever," Broussard said. "And if he doesn't take that, then ... I got the control. I can see another year of him. And then, you got franchise tags after that."
Broussard views $45 million annually as a reasonable figure for a quarterback like Purdy, acknowledging his potential while emphasizing the need for caution. A larger deal, he warned, could limit the 49ers' ability to maintain a competitive roster.
"I actually think Brock will take that," Broussard added. "I really do, because you're in a great situation, you'll have your guys coming back. I think he'll take that."
Broussard's co-host, Nick Wright, believes the 49ers would be "insane" to sign Purdy to a top-of-the-market deal.
"It is now a big sample of Brock under less-than-perfect circumstances, and it's not been good," Wright explained. "... I don't think this is a good last-impression season before you're trying to get $55 million a year, and the Niners are going to have plenty of options, whether it means making him play it out, or flirting more with Sam Darnold."
