A look at the quarterback's strengths and shortcoming as the 49ers begin negotiating a new, multiyear contract.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has taken the NFL by storm since stepping into the starting role during the 2022 season. Now, the 25-year-old signal-caller is generating headlines ...

Future Pro Football Hall of Fame QB Drew Brees believes NFL teams can learn from how the Purdy situation shook out in San Francisco.

Compare him to Jimmy Garoppolo. When Garoppolo was the 49ers starting quarterback from 2017 to 2022, his passer rating in the fourth quarter of close games was 104 according to ESPN. For all of his flaws, he was mentally tough. As opposed to Purdy, who melts down.

The San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy are working towards a massive contract extension that will keep the former Mr. Irrelevant in the Bay Area for the foreseeable future.

Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers' brass have a similar mindset regarding one of the biggest offseason questions around the organization. Both sides would like to get a long-term extension ...