NFL season was not exactly a great one for San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy. After finishing fourth in MVP voting and leading the 49ers to a

Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes got a lot of attention online for buying his offensive line Yeti coolers, boots, Rolex watches and other expensive items, and Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow turned heads when he gave his O-line units samurai swords.

The San Francisco 49ers quarterback and his wife are enjoying the offseason in a rare glimpse of them together.

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.

Caleb Williams didn’t have the rookie season he was hoping for in Chicago, while New York endured one of its worst seasons in franchise history.

The countdown to Super Bowl LIX is on and talkSPORT.com will keep you up to date with all the news from around the league. The race to New Orleans on February 9 has reached the win-or-go-home

The countdown to Super Bowl LIX is on and talkSPORT.com will keep you up to date with all the news from around the league. The race to New Orleans on February 9 has reached the win-or-go-home

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.

He’s not better or worse, but choosing between him and some of the other losers of Wild Card Weekend shouldn’t be that easy.

From "Mr. Irrelevant" to indispensable starter, Brock Purdy’s contract demands could redefine the 49ers’ offseason strategy.

The 49ers haven’t been shy about paying big bucks, and haven’t always received a good return on their investment.