There’s a significant aspect of Brock Purdy’s career arc that flies under-the-radar while issues like his contract and his place in the NFL quarterback hierarchy dominate so much of

Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana appeared on The Rich Eisen Show on Thursday in New Orleans ahead of Super Bowl LIX, sharing his thoughts on the contract situation between the San Francisco 49ers and their quarterback,

Purdy initially signed a four-year rookie contract with the 49ers after the 2022 NFL Draft. That contract pays him about $3.7 million over four years, making him one of the lowest-paid quarterbacks. His base salary for the 2024 season was $985,000.