San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch recently joined the Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast, where he was asked about the team's ongoing contract negotiations with quarterback Brock Purdy and when a potential extension might be finalized.
The two sides have kept the details of the talks under wraps, and Lynch didn't change that in his latest interview. However, he didn't completely dodge the question either.
"What I will tell you, I can tell you, is we're having really good, positive discussions," Lynch told Simms. "When it gets done, I'm not sure. I hope sooner rather than later, but hope is not a strategy. So, we're making progress. We've had good discussions."
While this phase of the offseason program remains voluntary, Purdy reported on Day 1, ready to get to work and help the team rebound from a disappointing 6-11 season. His attendance is a positive sign that contract negotiations haven't reached a point where his agent advises him not to show up.
"I'm looking out here because our players are starting to arrive for their day of work," Lynch added. "Brock's out there and doing a tremendous job, as are all our players."
Purdy is entering his fourth NFL season and is expected to become one of the league's highest-paid players. His upcoming extension could exceed $50 million annually, making it the most lucrative contract in franchise history.
The team likely hopes to finalize a deal before organized team activities (OTAs) begin on May 27, avoiding any potential drama once on-field work begins.
You can listen to Lynch's entire interview below.