There’s a significant aspect of Brock Purdy’s career arc that flies under-the-radar while issues like his contract and his place in the NFL quarterback hierarchy dominate so much of

The San Francisco 49ers have a decision to make on quarterback Brock Purdy, who is eligible for an extension in 2025. If the team doesn't want to sign him for the long haul, one NFL analyst predicts San Fran will replace Purdy with a 10-time Pro Bowler who is a Steelers pending free agent.

Brock Purdy emerged as the man in shining armor for the San Francisco 49ers as they headed to the Super Bowl 58 against the Kansas City Chiefs. While he was labeled as “Mr. Irrelevant” and a “system QB,