Peter Schrager reported on Monday that Brock Purdy's upcoming contract extension with the 49ers may not reset the market.

The San Francisco 49ers are widely expected to make quarterback Brock Purdy one of the highest-paid players in the NFL. However, fans and analysts continue to debate whether Purdy deserves compensation like an elite quarterback.

Purdy's rise from the "Mr. Irrelevant" of the 2022 NFL draft class to one of the top quarterbacks in the league has been shocking, and Griese, a former quarterback in the NFL himself, played a big role in helping him shock the world. However, it was announced in February that Griese wasn't returning as the team's quarterbacks coach.

Technically, the 49ers could have offered Purdy an extension the day their season ended. That was almost two months ago. Clearly, the 49ers are not in a rush to hand out the most lucrative extension in franchise history. They're being careful and deliberate, as they should be.

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch said the team has started negotiations with quarterback Brock Purdy about a long-term contract and believes both sides want to get a deal done.

The San Francisco 49ers have already been involved in one big trade this offseason. Could they be involved in another?

Perhaps the most notable aspect of the announcement was new quarterbacks coach Mick Lombardi. He’s replacing Brian Griese, who was initially hired in that position for the 49ers before the 2022 season. It’s unclear whether Griese was let go, walked away, or took a job elsewhere.

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San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch confirms that contract negotiations have begun with quarterback Brock Purdy at the NFL Combine