The San Francisco 49ers aiming for shorter-term, lesser guaranteed contract with Brock Purdy wreaks of trying to have their cake and eat it too

The greatest running quarterback of all time, Steve Young, had some interesting advice for 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan this week. Young went on the

For the San Francisco 49ers, Brock Purdy has established himself as a top-10 quarterback in the NFL. Still, as he becomes eligible for a contract extension, the team faces a critical decision regarding his value.

A new contract for quarterback Brock Purdy remains atop the San Francisco 49ers’ offseason priority list. That won’t be their only move under center this offseason though. Purdy was

The San Francisco 49ers have a decision to make this offseason about Brock Purdy. The young quarterback could be seeking a lucrative extension, but the 49ers need to be ready in case they cannot pay the price.

San Francisco wants him back—for the right price. He wants to stay—for the right price. The difference in ‘right price’ is where the deal gets complicated.