It's a new era in San Francisco, as the 49ers made an aggressive trade this week to acquire Jimmy Garoppolo from the New England Patriots in hopes that he can be the answer at quarterback.
What kind of player are the Niners getting? We'll ask Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston who covered Garoppolo during his time in New England.
Also, Al and Zain give their thoughts on the deal and debate when it makes the most sense to insert Garoppolo into the starting lineup.
Schefter: Brock Purdy asked 49ers for $65M annually; No teams showed trade interest
By David Bonilla
15 hrs
The San Francisco 49ers are set to officially sign quarterback Brock Purdy to a massive contract extension this week. The two sides agreed to terms last week following a negotiation process that, although extensive, wasn't as drawn-out as some past high-profile deals.
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Report: 49ers' big commitment to Brock Purdy includes no-trade clause
By David Bonilla
May 18
The San Francisco 49ers are making a significant investment in quarterback Brock Purdy, agreeing to a five-year extension worth $265 million. That commitment became even more evident with NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reporting that the deal—expected to be finalized this...
49ers officially announce signing Brock Purdy to a 5-year contract extension
By Site Staff
7 hrs
The San Francisco 49ers have officially announced a five-year contract extension with quarterback Brock Purdy, following initial reports last week. The team also noted in its press release that a press conference with Purdy is scheduled for Wednesday at 1:30 p.m.
The 49ers...
Brock Purdy Deal: I Didn't Panic, and Neither Did the 49ers
By Jack Stewart
May 19
The Faithful have experienced considerable contract stress throughout general manager John Lynch's tenure. Yes, deals get done, contracts get signed, holdouts are relatively short, and there has never been bad blood between the players and management.
That said, we have all...
