Many expect the San Francisco 49ers will commit to finalizing a high-value extension for Brock Purdy soon, with The Athletic's Dianna Russini confirming it.

General manager John Lynch in his season-ending press conference indicated the team was committed to Purdy as its franchise signal caller. If that’s the case, working to hammer that deal out before the team reports for OTAs in mid-April would behoove the 49ers.

If Brock Purdy is slated to command upwards of $60 million annually on his second contract, the San Francisco 49ers should not think twice about letting him walk in favor of drafting his replacement.