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

All signs point toward the San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy coming to an agreement on a long-term contract extension in the offseason that makes Purdy one of the highest-paid QBs in the NFL.

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