The 49ers' current highest-paid player ever is Nick Bosa, who previously signed a five-year, $170 million deal. So there you have it: Purdy is going to get at least $171 million. It'll likely be a decent chunk more. If the 49ers give Purdy four or five years at a minimum of $5 million per, he'll go well over the Bosa contract.

At first glance, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has built a quality resume to make him one of the highest paid quarterbacks in the league this season. A 23-13 record as a starter, coupled with a Super Bowl and two conference title appearances show he has been able to win at an extremely high rate for any one starting quarterback.

We almost went an entire week without discussing San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and his looming extension. Sports Illustrated surveyed several league sources, including an NFC general manager,