For yet another offseason, the 49ers could very well find themselves in a negotiating quagmire with a key player. The Athletic published an article from veteran Bay Area sports reporter Mike Silver on Friday that goes into why Silver believes Niners owner Jed York will end up playing hardball with quarterback Brock Purdy’s contract extension.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reveals that San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy's impending contract extension may not be as high as many assume

True to their name, the San Francisco 49ers have operated under the assumption that all that glitters must be gold. Over the past few years, general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan have taken a brash and aggressive approach to roster-building.

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch confirms that contract negotiations have begun with quarterback Brock Purdy at the NFL Combine