But Purdy is now eligible for a contract extension, which seems likely to cost the 49ers $50 million plus per year. It's a bit of a Catch-22: the more the 49ers give their quarterback, the less they'll be able to spend on putting a great roster together around him.

As the 49ers' 2024 season wound down, defensive end Nick Bosa tried to find a bright side to missing the playoffs.

We'll see whether the 49ers and Purdy can compromise and when. Recent history says not until late August. His agent is trying to leverage his lottery ticket in Purdy and that will make it difficult to reach a deal.