The 49ers recently made a big bet on Brock Purdy’s future when they gave him a five-year, $265 million extension.
Now the question is whether Purdy can play well enough to justify the contract.
There has been much debate about how good Purdy is and is he more than a game manager surrounded by a lot of talent.
Which is probably why the 49ers have given themselves an out after guaranteeing him $115.346 million for the first three years, according to PFT. If they cut him after two years on April 1, 2027, the can avoid paying him $55.05 million in guaranteed money for 2028.
So in some ways, there is no pressure on Purdy he will pocket over $100 million no matter how he plays in the next two years.
On the other hand, he has $55 million at stake depending on how he plays. And the debate how good he is will continue.
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