The 25-year-old is finally due an improvement on his San Francisco 49ers salary but his teammates may prevent him from earning top dollar.

This is the Chronicle’s annual offseason advice for San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan, a story that’s always been written with a wink and a nudge. That’s not to say that the actual recommendations haven’t been serious over the years.

As the 49ers think about their future at the quarterback position, signing Brock Purdy to a long-term contract has become a must.

Spotrac's Michael Ginnitti delivered a unique, albeit controversial, prediction for Brock Purdy's contract with the San Francisco 49ers.

A huge reason for the sense of urgency is quarterback Brock Purdy's looming contract extension. Once the last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Purdy has become an unexpected star, and having him on a $1 million annual salary has done wonders for the 49ers' budget.

Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers are not playing in the NFL Playoffs. But his contract situation is under a microscope given struggles from Jordan Love and others.