QB Brock Purdy Thread

Originally posted by Strwy2Hevn:

Originally posted by Rsrkshn:
This FO has a history of overpaying players.
Why should they all of a sudden underpay Brock?

Who was overpaid?

Jimmy G

Jimmy G wasn't overpaid in my opinion. When they signed him to his extension, they believed he was their franchise QB and $27.5M a year for a franchise QB, at that time, was high. But they also knew that in 2 years, that number would seem low and they were right. QB's were getting signed for $32M a year which made Jimmy's contract seem like a bargain. Of course, it didn't work out for the Niners with Jimmy, but they took that gamble which many teams do. Look at guys like Daniel Jones, Dak Prescott, Tua, Trevor Lawrence and Deshaun Watson. All making more than twice as what Jimmy was making in his final year with the Niners. That's just the way the league has gone.

As for Purdy, if he continues to struggle, then I'm not sure if I'd want to re-sign him to a $40-50M a year deal. $25M, then I'm all for it. Maybe tag him for a year, which would be for around $40M and give him another year.

Originally posted by Shakester:
Jimmy G wasn't overpaid in my opinion. When they signed him to his extension, they believed he was their franchise QB and $27.5M a year for a franchise QB, at that time, was high. But they also knew that in 2 years, that number would seem low and they were right. QB's were getting signed for $32M a year which made Jimmy's contract seem like a bargain. Of course, it didn't work out for the Niners with Jimmy, but they took that gamble which many teams do. Look at guys like Daniel Jones, Dak Prescott, Tua, Trevor Lawrence and Deshaun Watson. All making more than twice as what Jimmy was making in his final year with the Niners. That's just the way the league has gone.

As for Purdy, if he continues to struggle, then I'm not sure if I'd want to re-sign him to a $40-50M a year deal. $25M, then I'm all for it. Maybe tag him for a year, which would be for around $40M and give him another year.

So we should pay him less than the amount we paid a vastly inferior player?

Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Originally posted by Strwy2Hevn:

Originally posted by Rsrkshn:

This FO has a history of overpaying players.
Why should they all of a sudden underpay Brock?

Who was overpaid?

Jimmy G

I don't agree. He didn't play up to his contract but he was worth what we offered at the time.

Originally posted by Strwy2Hevn:

Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Originally posted by Strwy2Hevn:

Originally posted by Rsrkshn:
This FO has a history of overpaying players.
Why should they all of a sudden underpay Brock?

Who was overpaid?

Jimmy G

I don't agree. He didn't play up to his contract but he was worth what we offered at the time.

Jet McKinnon.

Originally posted by Silky:
Yea but Trevor's height, weight, hair, and potential got him that contract

The hair is fabulous

Originally posted by Scraptastic:
This year hasn't gone as good as we want but maybe we need to recognize the difficulties Brock has had to overcome. He started the year without CMC or Elijah Mitchell. Mason has played well but then got hurt which then relied on Guerrendo to step in. Aiyuk held out all training camp and so did Trent Williams. Aiyuk gets hurt and out for the year. Jennings has been hurt along with Deebo. Pearsall didn't start practicing until recently. At some points he has and to rely on Chris Conley and Ronnie Bell as his wideouts.

The majority of this team hasn't played much together and the one reliable source has been Brock Purdy. It shouldn't surprise any of us that the offense has struggled with the injuries and shuffling yet they move the ball up and down the field and still put up points. The Chiefs game was his standout bad game but he had Pearsall, Cowing, Conley, and Bell the majority of that game. Jonnydel did a great breakdown of how players were not on the same page that contributed to the poor play.

Mahomes has lost some of his weapons and is having his worst year. Fortunately, his defense carries the team and he makes enough plays to get the team win. If our defense was nearly as good as the Chiefs, thus team is easily 6-2 or possibly better. Brock is playing well and it would not surprise me if his play improves as he gets more players back and more time with some of the rookies.

I still believe

That's the spirit Always Faithful

Originally posted by Shakester:
Jimmy G wasn't overpaid in my opinion. When they signed him to his extension, they believed he was their franchise QB and $27.5M a year for a franchise QB, at that time, was high. But they also knew that in 2 years, that number would seem low and they were right. QB's were getting signed for $32M a year which made Jimmy's contract seem like a bargain. Of course, it didn't work out for the Niners with Jimmy, but they took that gamble which many teams do. Look at guys like Daniel Jones, Dak Prescott, Tua, Trevor Lawrence and Deshaun Watson. All making more than twice as what Jimmy was making in his final year with the Niners. That's just the way the league has gone.

As for Purdy, if he continues to struggle, then I'm not sure if I'd want to re-sign him to a $40-50M a year deal. $25M, then I'm all for it. Maybe tag him for a year, which would be for around $40M and give him another year.

So explain to me how this is different than Brock Purdy and his projected number (other than the fact that Purdy has an extremely large sample size compared to what Jimmy had).

Go ahead....

Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Originally posted by Strwy2Hevn:

Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Originally posted by Strwy2Hevn:

Originally posted by Rsrkshn:
This FO has a history of overpaying players.
Why should they all of a sudden underpay Brock?

Who was overpaid?

Jimmy G

I don't agree. He didn't play up to his contract but he was worth what we offered at the time.

Jet McKinnon.

Arik Armstead

Javon Hargrave

Dee Ford

Originally posted by Strwy2Hevn:
I don't agree. He didn't play up to his contract but he was worth what we offered at the time.

So your opinion was after 5 games, Jimmy was worth being the highest paid player in football? Thats what you are saying?

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
So your opinion was after 5 games, Jimmy was worth being the highest paid player in football? Thats what you are saying?

To me, the issue with the JG situation was the sample size. I don't know what the options were to keep JG in the house, but I was all for keeping him around another year, since he was far better than any of the other QBs on the roster. And, to be fair, in his five game stint, he looked great. However, people attributed the wins to JG, without acknowledging a below average, journeyman QB, had the 49ers within one score for a bunch of losses prior.

I would have liked the team to do what was necessary to keep JG for one more year, and then offer him a massive contract if he proved his longevity. But to offer such a contract, after five games, I thought was a bad move. I was never in the JG camp fully anyway, so I might be the wrong person to chime in about JG's contract, though.

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:

Originally posted by Strwy2Hevn:

I don't agree. He didn't play up to his contract but he was worth what we offered at the time.

So your opinion was after 5 games, Jimmy was worth being the highest paid player in football? Thats what you are saying?

Correct. We wasn't resigning him unless we paid him that. Not like we had an option of paying less.

Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:

Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Originally posted by Strwy2Hevn:

Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Originally posted by Strwy2Hevn:

Originally posted by Rsrkshn:
This FO has a history of overpaying players.
Why should they all of a sudden underpay Brock?

Who was overpaid?

Jimmy G

I don't agree. He didn't play up to his contract but he was worth what we offered at the time.

Jet McKinnon.

Arik Armstead

Javon Hargrave

Dee Ford

Kwon Alexander

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:

Originally posted by Silky:

Originally posted by English:

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
True but all the contracts are crazy. I've been a sports fan for 70 years so I obviously enjoy them. They provide enjoyment and escape for millions every week when their team plays. Still that doesn't mean they should be paid as much as they are. These guys are being paid in the top 1/10th of 1% in the country. Only about 300 people n the entire country earn salaries of $2o million or more. Athletes shouldn't be among that group. I know it's called market value but that doesn't make it right.

Agreed. Will you tell the team or shall I?

I think they deserve every penny they get. Some die or commit suicide before 50. Others live with lifelong problems all over their body and head. Who are we to say what they deserve?

There's a difference between getting paid well and getting overpaid. Getting paid more isn't going to stop these guys from committing suicide and the physical problems would be the same if they made $2 million per year as they are when they make $30 million. More money doesn't ease the pain.

I understand the market value crap but that's the fault of owners and agents allowing it to get out of hand. Football isn't any better when players get paid more. In fact you could argue that it's worse because players get too comfortable with those big guarantees. It's just crazy that a few players should make that much money. We're talking about being in the top 300 earners in the entire country. More than nearly every CEO in the country. More than the Governor or President. Those jobs are far more important nd impact way more people. Other than 3 hours of entertainment each week what do football players contribute to society?

NFL owners are making the money. If players make less the owners will just pocket that cash. Prices aren't going down, ever. Do you believe that the owners should be making the big bucks and not the players? Owners that hold cities hostage for financing new stadiums, so magnanimous! Maybe you should switch to the WNBA, those salaries are much closer to your safe zone. I think that what's crazy is folks that believe they should dictate what others should charge for their services, even though they haven't done the job and really aren't capable of doing the job.

His floor if he plays terrible the rest of the season will be like 47.5 a year. The ceiling will be something like 62.5 if he kills it..

People are dreaming if they think he's going to take less than 40 a season.