49ers general manager John Lynch made it very clear that they want Brock Purdy to be their quarterback for a long time. They have begun contract negotiations for an extension.

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.

Is Brock Purdy the guy? Those who are "in the know" seem to think so, but it's really only general manager John Lynch's opinion that matters.

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