The 49ers seem to have decided that Brock Purdy is their franchise quarterback. To Purdy's credit, he went to the Super Bowl in his first full season.

Shanahan has officially entered boom-or-bust territory by tying himself to Brock Purdy. If the team and Purdy fail to bring home the franchise's sixth Lombardi Trophy, his tenure will quickly come to an end.

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

Purdy, 25, signed a four-year rookie contract with an average annual salary of $934,252 after being drafted with the last pick (No. 262) of the 2022 NFL draft. He is now eligible for an extension.

A huge reason for the sense of urgency is quarterback Brock Purdy's looming contract extension. Once the last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Purdy has become an unexpected star, and having him on a $1 million annual salary has done wonders for the 49ers' budget.

The 49ers haven’t been shy about paying big bucks, and haven’t always received a good return on their investment.

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From "Mr. Irrelevant" to indispensable starter, Brock Purdy’s contract demands could redefine the 49ers’ offseason strategy.

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner earned a PFWA All-NFL selection, while offensive lineman Dominick Puni was named to the PFWA All-Rookie team.

The San Francisco 49ers have been predicted to hand out a major long-term deal to a 25-year-old star this winter.

With quarterback Brock Purdy's contract extension likely getting done this offseason, the San Francisco 49ers will need to start adjusting their finances to accommodate a high-dollar QB contract on their books.