Fan reactions to the projection have been mixed. Some believe the valuation is reasonable, while others feel it overshoots or undershoots Purdy's worth.
Ginnitti posed several key questions when calculating Purdy's potential contract value, with doubts clearly influencing the projection.
"Has Purdy done enough to demand a near top-of-the-market contract?" Ginnitti asks. "Does his value outside of the 49ers create leverage? Will the Niners play hardball here? Common sense says the two sides move quickly on this deal, coming in at a healthy, but not crushing, bottom line number."
While some argue Purdy has earned top-tier money after guiding the 49ers to two NFC Championship Games and a Super Bowl in his first two seasons, others remain cautious. His dip in production this season—partly due to missing key offensive playmakers—has sparked skepticism.
Many fans agree Ginnitti's projection is fair, offering Purdy a significant payday while allowing the 49ers some flexibility to continue building a competitive roster around their young quarterback.
Here's how fans weighed in on social media:
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