Brock Purdy Makes Troubling Confession About the 49ers Offense

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Evan Massey | Last updated Mar 27, 2025 2:41 PM ET

The San Francisco 49ers have a major decision to make regarding star quarterback Brock Purdy.

Over the last couple of weeks, a lot of reports have come out about the new contract that Purdy is seeking. He's looking for a lot of money and so far it hasn't sounded like the 49ers are willing to give him the kind of money he wants.

Jordan Schultz, an NFL insider for Fox Sports, has revealed the latest update on Purdy's contract desires.

"Earlier in the 2024 season, it seemed possible that Purdy could surpass Dak Prescott’s $60 million annual clip with the Cowboys if he had another stellar campaign and deep playoff run," Schultz wrote. "While that now seems less likely, multiple sources insist that Purdy could still land 'anywhere from $50-$55 million, or potentially more.'"

Amid all of the contract negotiations and rumors, Purdy has made a concerning confession about himself.

As shared by Coach Yac on X, Purdy made an appearance on the "Built 4 More Podcast," and admitted that he has trouble seeing his target due to the size of his offensive line.

Standing in at 6-foot-1, Purdy is not a tall quarterback. Trouble seeing over the line is common among shorter quarterbacks and can become a major issue at times.

Brock Purdy says about 40% of the time he’s not able to see his intended target on throws downfield due to the size of the linemen in front of him (which is typical for most QBs who aren’t very tall). He talks about how important it is knowing coverages, scheme, and knowing where… pic.twitter.com/2p6IwcuNZr
— Coach Yac (@Coach_Yac) March 27, 2025

During the 2024 NFL season with the 49ers, Purdy played in 15 games. He completed 65.9% of his pass attempts for 3,864 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. On the ground, he picked up 323 yards and five scores as well.

At 25 years old, Purdy is just entering his prime. It will be interesting to see if San Francisco gets a new deal locked up with its starting quarterback this offseason.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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