Jumping from a little under $1 million APY to $53 million APY, the 49ers QB Brock Purdy has made the biggest money jump of any NFL player (arguably). The Niners showed confidence in him and told everyone that they wanted to extend his deal. In the end, the HC Kyle Shanahan, GM John Lynch, and owner Jed York came together and signed a 5-year $265 million extension. It made him the 7th highest-paid quarterback among the current NFL signal callers. Maybe it’s time to drop the Mr. Irrelevant title. He is their center piece now. The most important part! The cog heel that keeps everyone else attaches.

However, NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo reported on May 18 that along with the deal, the 49ers will also sign a no-trade clause with the quarterback. It gives him control of his future, allowing to choose his destinations if the moment comes. With $181 million in total guarantees, including $165.05 million during the first three years of the deal, Brock Purdy will like to stay here.

If the rumors of 49ers featuring in the Hard Knocks are true, they will definitely reveal more details. While the debate raged on about the QB’s debate, they kept quiet. And now, they have opened their bank accounts for Brock Purdy. He is finally set to make generational wealth, an amount that will change his life forever.

Where Does San Francisco 49ers Roster Still Lack Elite Talent?

Let Tony do the scouting, you just make the pick.

Pick your positions. Get Tony’s top 5:

C

CB

DE

DT

FB

G

ILB

OLB

P

PK

QB

RB

S

T

TE

WR

View Tony’s Picks

However, there are responsibilities too. Guest John Middlekauff talked about the pressure on the quarterback on May 16 episode of the Colin Cowherd Podcast. He pointed out the heavy amounts being paid to the QB-HC duo. the Guest said, “If I’m paying my head coach and my quarterback close to $70 million a year at minimum, I don’t care who else is on the team—because this roster is not as good as it was a couple of years ago. I need double-digit wins.”

Yet, there are serious concerns here. They don’t trust their QB that much. And called out the franchise for signing such a deal.

Fans rally against 49ers amid Brock Purdy contract extension

In 3 years, the last pick of 2022 NFL draft has taken them into 2 playoffs, including Super Bowl LVIII against the Chiefs. But one fan still doubted his abilities and wrote, “The 49ers think this kid is the new Joe Montana… unreal.” It didn’t end there.

The money associated is huge. It forced another fan to mention, “What an absolute joke of a contract. This may be one of the most over-the-top contracts for a mid level player I have ever seen.” But the HC, GM, and the owner trust him. Moreover, they are dealing with a shortage of talent this year. It increases pressure on Brock Purdy. He will need to carry that. “Wow! Over pay on all levels,” wrote another fan shocked with the no-trade clause on top of $181 million guaranteed.

The 49ers fan bases can’t wrap their heads around the massive contract extension. Almost everyone expected a deal in 40s. But the Niners made him a multi-millionaire overnight. A fan blamed the QB for fleecing the team and tweeted, “Bros really out here scamming…” Some pointed out their mistake in agreeing to such a deal. One of them wrote, “Such a dum franchise lol.”

They needed him. After 3 years in the system, he understands the game play. Kyle Shanahan also values him. The franchise and the quarterback fulfill each other’s needs.