49ers overreactions: Can Purdy play his way to $60M contract?

The 49ers advanced to the NFL's final four in four of the past five years. The standard has been set. This season, anything but a Super Bowl title probably will be viewed as a disappointment. And the Super Bowl expectations certainly are not dying down after their thorough Week 1 beatdown of the New York Jets, who entered the 2024 NFL season believing they have what it takes to win it all, too. The 49ers' fan base expressed an abundance of optimism - and rightfully so - in this edition of 49ers overreactions: Brock Purdy isn't going to get an opportunity to prove he is a 60 million dollar man, because the running game is so good. (maxamillianm80) Overreaction: Yes. There was not a lot flashy about Brock Purdy's performance on Monday night. Perhaps, it was not even as crisp as it usually looks. And, in a way, that's a huge compliment to him because of what everyone has come to expect from him. A year ago, Purdy clearly was the better quarterback on the field for all but four of the 19 games in which he played. On Monday, he was better than Aaron Rodgers. Purdy will be eligible for a new contract after he plays his final game of this season. The 49ers know how difficult it is to...