Chase Daniel: 49ers have all the leverage in Brock Purdy negotiations

Former NFL quarterback Chase Daniel doesn't expect Brock Purdy to land a deal with the San Francisco 49ers that would top the one Josh Allen just received from the Buffalo Bills, paying him $55 million annually. Daniel believes the 49ers have all the leverage in contract talks with their quarterback.

There's no question that Purdy will earn a significant raise this offseason. However, after some struggles in 2024 and the 49ers finishing with a disappointing 6-11 record, the payday may not be as large as some initially predicted.

The 49ers recently signed Mac Jones to serve as Purdy's backup, a move some believe strengthens the team's negotiating position. But Daniel insists that San Francisco already holds the upper hand—regardless of Jones' presence on the roster.

"The 49ers, currently, can control Brock Purdy's rights for three more years," Daniel said during a segment on FS1's The Facility. "They have him under salary this year. They have a franchise tag the following year and then a second franchise tag the next year. That's around $100 million for three years."

In other words, San Francisco could control Purdy's future for the next three seasons at an average of about $33 million per year—well below the current quarterback market rate.

Daniel argues that a deal paying Purdy $50 million annually is much more beneficial, netting him over $50 million over the next three years compared to the franchise tag route.

"Or you can ride it out," Daniel said. "We can have you under contract for the next three years, and we can find another guy to replace you, and we can save some money. It's purely financial. Right now, the 49ers are on the hook for $97 million over the next three years. Brock Purdy better understand that, and I do think he understands that because I think Brock is very self-aware of his worth."

Daniel compared Purdy's situation to Allen's, noting that the Bills quarterback could have become the NFL's highest-paid player but likely opted to take less to help Buffalo's cap situation.

"I love that, though, because they were able to figure out a way to work it under the cap," Daniel added. "And obviously the 49ers have some players to pick up in the draft, maybe next year in free agency, stuff like that. So, right now, I would say probably more leverage to the 49ers."