Brock Purdy's impending contract extension will rightfully dominate the quarterback conversation around the San Francisco 49ers this offseason, but it's not the lone question mark at the QB position for them.

A look at the quarterback's strengths and shortcoming as the 49ers begin negotiating a new, multiyear contract.

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

The San Francisco 49ers avoided a potentially catastrophic quarterback situation when they selected QB Brock Purdy with the final pick in the 2022 NFL draft. Former No. 3 overall pick Trey Lance got hurt in Week 2 of a crucial second season where he

General manager John Lynch expressed a desire to get both of those contracts done sooner than later, but the 49ers played hardball and ultimately saw them take all of the preseason. He expressed a similar desire with Purdy’s deal in his end-of-season press conference.

The San Francisco 49ers will have to make a decision on Brock Purdy's future this offseason. If they choose to extend him, they will have to make some room financially.

San Francisco is in the process of remodeling its coaching staff, while the Niners will in a couple of months have to navigate the challenges of free agency amid a backdrop of contract negotiations with Brock Purdy that may come to define the next few years.