Warner confident Purdy will be 49ers QB for a ‘very, very long time’

Fred Warner believes there is no question that Brock Purdy will be the 49ers' quarterback for several years to come. The four-time All-Pro appeared on ESPN's "Postseason NFL Countdown" on Sunday and was asked if there was any doubt about Purdy's future with San Francisco. "Not at all," Warner said. "Brock Purdy, he's the man. He will be the 49ers quarterback for a very, very, very long time with plenty of Super Bowl rings on his fingers. He's about to be a very rich man soon, and I can't wait to see it." The 2024 NFL season was challenging for Purdy after his record-breaking 2023 campaign. Still, the Iowa State product has the third highest QBR in the league since his rookie 2022 season, behind only Buffalo Bills' Josh Allen and Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes. Warner had nothing but positive things to say about his teammate, and knew from the start that the 49ers had something special in Purdy. "First of all, let me say, 'Purdy, I love you, man.'" Warner said. "'Thank you for being my quarterback.' Brock Purdy, last pick in the draft. Nobody even knew who this kid was. He was our scout team quarterback in 2022 when we had probably the best defense in the league. "He's in...