49ers Add Weapons, Extend QB Brock Purdy

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy enters the 2025 NFL season with high expectations after signing a five-year, $265 million contract extension, reflecting the team's commitment to him as their franchise quarterback. Purdy has been working to improve his mobility and arm mechanics during the offseason. While some NFL analysts consider him outstanding, others remain skeptical and rank him outside the league's elite, questioning whether his success is due to the system and surrounding talent. The 49ers' disappointing 6-11 finish last season was largely attributed to injuries among key players, yet Purdy's performance was viewed as solid under the circumstances. Head coach Kyle Shanahan underscored the organization's belief in Purdy during contract talks, hoping for a bounce-back season. The team's addition of veteran wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown and the anticipated return of other key offensive players may bolster Purdy's efforts to prove critics wrong in 2025.