Brock Purdy’s payday is coming.
And if one projection is to be believed, so are a lot of wins.
The San Francisco 49ers went just 6-11 last season. But The Sporting News’ senior NFL writer Vinnie Iyer is predicting a bounceback.
“The 49ers fell to 6-11 thanks to their major rash of key offensive injuries and mojo-less defense,” Iyer writes. “Now, they’re healthy and have Robert Saleh back to coach up a unit infused with younger talent. They have a favorable combination of facing AFC and NFC South teams out of the division, and they also get a last-place edge in three other games. Assuming a fair bill of health, 11-6 or better is an easy expectation.”
The Salah return is definitely a big one.
The only thing that really needs to happen now is a Brock Purdy signing.
It’s been long enough, and he sort of knows what he wants.
Just get the deal signed and get to work.
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Purdy has been showing up without a new deal yet, anyway, which may breed complacency. It could also lead to him working harder. And the 49ers have a way to recognize all the layers that go into such a situation.
At the end of the day, Purdy is the 49ers QB and they’ll play whoever they’re scheduled, counting on their soon-to-be pricy passer to help lead the way.
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