NFL Confidential: Where 49ers stand with Brock Purdy, Brandon Aiyuk

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No team was hit stronger in a free agency than San Francisco 49ers. No team was as aggressive as New English patriots. I explore the latest in both clubs in my column, as well as one of the best Perspectives of NFL.

PURDY SAFE

There is no doubt who is 49ers’ back blow to the future: Brock Purdy. Although sources do not believe that the extension of the contract is inevitable, Fox Sports has learned that both sides are actively negotiating with the intention of completing the agreement before the 2025 season.

Can this happen before the draft next month? It is possible, but as one source of the league said, “No haste.”

The bigger question is, what will be the conditions?

Earlier in the 2024 season, it seemed that Purdy could surpass Dak Prescott’s $ 60 million annual clip with cowboys if he had another star campaign and a deep playoffs. Although this seems less likely now, more sources insist that Purdy can still land “anywhere of $ 50-55 million or potentially more.”

If the recent history of any guide is, the new job could take a while. For Nick barefoot Extension, San Francisco waited until the day before the season 2023. Brandon Aiyuk’s The negotiations withdrew for months, only to be resolved one week before the 2024 season. Trent Williams“The contract interviews were also difficult last year, and Deebo Samuel had his own procedure of the drawn procedure three years ago.

“I really just think Kyle (Shanahan) and John (Lynch) wanted to do that,” said the current GM for Fox Sports. “The final number will be ticklish, but the cap is growing and the striker market is only growing.

“After the year they had with loss, injuries, Aiyuk and the Deebo (Samuel) trade, I’m not sure they have a stomach to have another controversial negotiations in the media.”

Can there be a discount in your hometown?

“Maybe a little,” Gm said. “But Purdy is paid, it’s a fact. The advantage of 49ers is that he played on a very acceptable contract, so it may need a little less to lock himself in long -term security.”

Earlier this month, Niners lost both last year’s reserve return players at a free agency – Brandon Allen Tennessee and Joshu Dobbs in a new England – so they signed Mac Jones to a two -year contract.

This story comes in a full circle in some way, because it is well known in the league circles that Kyle Shanahan was in love with Jones in the 2021 -AD. There were serious discussions that he took him to number 3 before the team eventually turned to Trey Lance, a move that had not dropped.

Now Jones and Shanahan are finally together, but let’s be clear: this is the Purdy team, and Jones is strictly there as a spare copy. Its supplement will not have an effect on Purdy’s upcoming extension.

Aiyuk up to catch

In the meantime, things are a little harder between Ninera and their WR1.

Sources show that the 49ers are open to trading Aiyuk – a great player who will surely be motivated – and there were communication with several teams. However, trading for Aiyuk’s contract that comes from an ACL injury is a high order, and most believe that this is unlikely.

Time is crucial here: Ayiyuk has a guaranteed optional bonus of nearly $ 23 million that runs on April 1, which makes it difficult to move it after that.

“For me, that would be a pretty big surprise,” the staff director said.

Pats continue digging

One potential Aiyuk’s courtier could be out of the board.

While Stefon Diggs He did not sign with the Patriots after his initial visit, it was only a matter of time when he would.

In the midst of a three -year contract worth up to $ 69 million, the sources have repeatedly said that DIGGS is in front of the schedule in his ACL rehabilitation and that they should be ready by the 1st week. Patriots were highly motivated to add another receiver or two of this season, and DIGGS is still a kind of guy who can win the curvature line.

“I felt he would get something similar to what Cooper Kupp Came from Seattle (three years, $ 45 million Max), “said the staff director.” New England made the move, and they came out after the first year if things don’t go well. But I love them Diggs. “

Patriots have persecuted several high -priced receivers including Tee Higgins,, DK Metcalf,, Calvin Ridley,, Chris Godwin And Aiyuk, among others – but he didn’t have to conclude any offers before the Diggs. WITH Drake Maya Now the franchise stone foundation, adding a weapon to its arsenal, has become a major priority for Mike Vrabel & Co.

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No. 1 OT in the draft?

The LSU’s offensive accessory will Campbell’s arm length was the key point of conversation throughout the procedure before the draft, and its provisional measurement provided an important update. On the NFL Combineu, Campbell’s hands entered 32 5/8 inch-only shy of 33-inch thresholds that many NFL teams prefer due to the prospect of solving. However, on LSU’s Pro Day, on Wednesday, the NFL scouts measured their hands at exactly 33 inches, checking the key frame for evaluators.

Such an inadvertent is not unique to Campbell, because the sources say that several offensive lining in this off-season is measured a little shorter in combination compared to their Pro day or other All-Star events such as Shrina Bowl and Senior Bowl.

With the measurements for the pro -Dane who have been spent by scouts, not league, there are always some variations, but the key teaching is that Campbell is now officially fulfilling the desired reference value. This should strengthen his stock as a top -notch accessory in the draft.

“I don’t think the teams will not be worried about Campbell’s arm length, as some did,” NFL’s estimator said. “His measurement for the day should help calm the unnecessary noise. But at the end of the day, if you can play, you can play. Campbell has high football IQ and mobility and power needed for the NFL accessories.”

Jordan Schultz is the NFL insider for Fox Sports. Also host “Why Draymond Green talks about football?” show. You can keep track of it on x on @Schultz_report.

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