The 49ers locked Brock Purdy in with a five-year extension worth $53 million per season. That’s a hefty $265 million extension. But this wasn’t just about securing the bag. In fact, Purdy made it clear: His contract talks came with strings attached, ones tied to the bigger picture inside the building. “It’s not just for me to get all the money,” Purdy said. “But also like, ‘Hey, let’s surround yourself with a great team and players and a great locker room.’ And all those things mattered.”

He’s not wrong to think that way. Roster churn with key departures, new pieces, and the constant balancing act of keeping a contender intact have defined San Francisco’s offseason. So Purdy leaned in, making it clear what he expects from 2025. This was reflective, blunt, and very specific. “For me, it’s going back to the fundamentals,” Purdy said. “I went back and watched some rookie tape with Kyle Shanahan, our OC Kubiak, and Mick Lombardi… how just automatic I was with my feet and my eyes and getting the ball out on time.”

He’s pushing to get back to that. Not just sharpening mechanics but simplifying the scheme. “Last year… I wasn’t on top of it like I could have been,” he admitted. He’s asking Shanahan to help strip the clutter and re-emphasize the foundation. That’s a significant shift in tone.

But here’s the thing: He isn’t lobbying for new weapons or begging for system overhauls. He’s asking for clarity. For consistency. For more of the 2022 version of him: Quick-triggered, decisive, clean. “I gotta get back to the basics,” he said. “And be real that, ‘Hey, I gotta get better in certain areas’.” The implication? Shanahan and the coaching staff have to help build that framework—again.

It comes at a time when external evaluations aren’t exactly glowing. Pro Football Focus recently ranked Purdy 11th among NFL quarterbacks. Surely, not bad. But not elite either. He dropped from a 113 passer rating in 2023 to 96.1 last season. Touchdowns dipped. Picks ticked up. His success rate still led the league, but efficiency without dominance leaves a gray area. He’s aware of it. The staff’s aware of it. Now, both sides are working to close that gap.

So this offseason, the extension wasn’t the end of a chapter. It might’ve been the start of a louder one. But for Purdy to live up to that big money hype, there has to be some sort of expectation from fans (maybe three levels higher). Because if not, then the Faithful might start losing faith in its QB. And that’s not a good look at all, especially with that huge splurge.

Brock Purdy’s excited for what’s about to come

Brock Purdy’s new five-year extension with the 49ers now includes a signing bonus that’s 450 times bigger than the one he got as a rookie. Yet somehow, the paycheck didn’t change the tone. But Purdy’s still grounded, still talking like a guy fighting for a roster spot. “I’m excited,” he said on The Insiders. And from the sound of it, he means it.

Why, you may ask? Well, for starters, the band’s back together. George Kittle, Fred Warner, Christian McCaffrey—finally healthy after barely showing up last season. Purdy’s been locked in this offseason, watching rookie tape with Shanahan and the staff, nitpicking footwork and timing. He’s not just checking boxes. He’s trying to hit reset.

“We’ve got to have the chip on our shoulder again,” he said, talking about OTAs. So, the vibes have been, apparently, electric. “It feels good here right now,” he added, and let’s be honest—after a 6-11 record in 2024, they could use a little good energy.

But make no mistake—Purdy knows what’s coming. The money changes the expectations. No Deebo Samuel. McCaffrey’s a year older. The leash is shorter. “I want to sink back into that and keep things simple,” he said. If Shanahan’s the architect, Purdy’s volunteering to be the technician. No improvising the blueprint this time.

McCaffrey being back also helps. “He’s a true Swiss Army Knife,” Purdy said. Well, you could feel the relief in his voice. With CMC in the huddle again, maybe the 49ers don’t have to rebuild. But just think about reloading.