Report calls Brock Purdy's claim about taking less money into question

There may be some truth to that, but it is also possible that Purdy did not have as much leverage as he expected.

Purdy has already led the 49ers to a Super Bowl. The 25-year-old appears to be a perfect fit for Kyle Shanahan's offense. His value may not be the same around the NFL, however.

In an interview with the "Unsportsmanlike" radio show on Wednesday, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that no teams called the Niners this offseason to inquire about potentially trading for Purdy. Schefter said the consensus among QB-needy teams was that Purdy is a "great player, but he's a great player for them." In other words, teams are skeptical that Purdy would be as effective in another system.

That does not mean Purdy deserves the dreaded "system quarterback" label. Quarterbacks are supposed to be perfect fits for the offensive system in which they play. That leads to success.

What Schefter's report could mean is that the 49ers knew there was not a ton of interest in Purdy around the NFL. That likely served the team well at the negotiating table. Purdy calls it not squeezing "every penny" out of the team, but it sounds more complicated than that.

Of course, there is no shame in a $265M contract. Even if Purdy's own team doesn't view him as the best quarterback in the NFL, there is no question they understand and appreciate his value. The massive deal reflects that.