Not getting a contract done and potentially missing their quarterback for the start of training camp pales in comparison to the damage any typical contract hang-ups might cause. Signing Purdy for a less-favorable contract in March will help far more than signing him to a more-favorable contract in August.

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

This is the Chronicle’s annual offseason advice for San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan, a story that’s always been written with a wink and a nudge. That’s not to say that the actual recommendations haven’t been serious over the years.

As the offseason unfolds, all eyes will be Brock Purdy's contract negotiations and the future of the San Francisco 49ers.

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What San Francisco can’t afford to do is ignore the position given what happened at the end of the 2024 season when Purdy took a helmet to the elbow in Week 17 and had to miss the season finale. After nearly two full seasons of healthy QB play it became easy to forget the injury-driven tumult that under center that preceded Purdy.

The San Francisco 49ers have a big decision to make when it comes to Brock Purdy this offseason. After a down year, he has one year left on his contract and the 49ers could look to replace him.

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.