To pay Purdy, or not to pay Purdy? The San Francisco 49ers have already made their intentions on this question clear. Barring a change of heart, they’re going to give Purdy a contract extension. Earlier this week, FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz reported that the two parties “intend to finalize a deal before the 2025 season.
” Their “active negotiations,” per Schultz’s sources, are centered on the “$50-$55 million” range.This indicates that there’s not much uncertainty surrounding just how large Purdy’s new pact will be. However, there’s major disagreement on whether this is how large it should be.
During Friday’s episode of Speak, T.J. Houshmandzadeh addressed Purdy’s pending extension.
He claimed, “whatever somebody is going to give you is fair.” But if he were in the 49ers front office, he wouldn’t be doing so.“I’m not going there.
I’m not doing it, man. My max is $47 [million]..
. [because] Kyler Murray is the 11th highest-paid quarterback at $46.1 million.
I’m not giving Brock Purdy more than Jalen Hurts. Jalen Hurts is at $51 [million]. I’m not giving you $50 million.
$47 [million is] what I’m going to do.” Houshmandzadeh pointed to Purdy’s 1-6 record against playoff teams in 2024 as cause for pause on a deal of this magnitude. Keyshawn Johnson added to Houshmandzadeh’s take by revealing Purdy had nine touchdowns and 10 turnovers in those contests.
From there, another panelist took the reins.Ric Bucher echoes Houshmandzadeh’.
