For yet another offseason, the 49ers could very well find themselves in a negotiating quagmire with a key player. The Athletic published an article from veteran Bay Area sports reporter Mike Silver on Friday that goes into why Silver believes Niners owner Jed York will end up playing hardball with quarterback Brock Purdy’s contract extension.

ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter explained why Brock Purdy’s potential San Francisco 49ers contract extension might not be as rich as some expect.

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch confirms that contract negotiations have begun with quarterback Brock Purdy at the NFL Combine