How Simms interprets Lynch’s ‘no guarantee’ Purdy comments

INDIANAPOLIS — As Brock Purdy's representation and the 49ers initiate discussions for a multi-year extension, John Lynch's 'no guarantees' comment hints that a long-term, mega-extension is not a foregone conclusion. NBC Sports NFL analyst Chris Simms spoke to NBC Sports Bay Area at the NFL Scouting Combine and shared his interpretation of the general manager's statement. "With that 'no guarantee' comment, that's one there, where I look at it and go, they have a line of demarcation," Simms said. "'We'll pay you this, but we ain't going over that. And if you want over that, there is no guarantee that's getting done this year. We will see if I read that right with John Lynch's comments."Purdy is in the final year of his rookie contract and is set to make $5.28 million in 2025 after accruing just over $2.88 million through his first three seasons since being selected as the final pick (No. 262) of the 2022 NFL Draft.Since taking over as the starter, Purdy boasts a 23-13 regular-season record and is 4-2 in the playoffs. Simms does not discount the Iowa State's talent, but does believe that Kyle Shanahan's system is a huge assist to a play-caller's performance on the field."He's very...