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The San Francisco 49ers are in reboot mode this offseason. As part of that, the team parted ways with 17 players during free agency, clearing future cap space to absorb quarterback Brock Purdy’s upcoming contract. Purdy is in the final year of his rookie deal and is likely to get an extension this year. Well, it’s rather a question of how much than if. But speaking of extensions, another offensive star on the Niners roster is also in the last year of his deal. TE George Kittle, who’s wrapping up a $75 million contract. His recent absence from the team’s OTAs sparked an interesting debate. The Niners kicked off their first OTA of the offseason this week. And while Brock Purdy, amid his extension talks, showed up at the team facility. Kittle was missing, instead spending his weekend at WrestleMania. That led people to wonder if there’s some tension brewing between the front office and their offensive star. A report from The Athletic’s Dianna Russini added more fuel to the fire, seemingly confirming those concerns. On Wednesday, in a post on X, Dianna Russini reported, “Brock Purdy’s appearance at 49ers OTAs is a positive sign as extension talks continue between San Francisco and its QB. George Kittle’s absence is also contract-related, sources say. And the two sides remain far apart.”

Back in 2022, Brock Purdy was the NFL’s ultimate underdog—the 262nd pick, widely dubbed “Mr. Irrelevant,” thrust into the spotlight after injuries sidelined the 49ers‘ top quarterbacks. We saw a glimpse of what Purdy can do if given an opportunity in the 2022 season. But the 2023 season actually put the 49ers’ QB on the map. Three years later, Purdy is not just a starter; the 25-year-old is the linchpin of San Francisco’s offense. And if there is anyone who knows what Purdy brings to the table, it is the Niners HC Kyle Shanahan, who continues to shape the roster around his young QB. And if anyone understands Purdy’s value, it’s head coach Kyle Shanahan, who continues to shape the roster around his young QB. But while Shanahan has made it clear that Purdy is his guy, one major question still looms: his next contract. Although there are no official words yet, if the latest predictions are even close to accurate, San Francisco could be in for their worst nightmare. Time and again, Shanahan has made it clear that he wants Purdy to be the main guy for San Francisco. Earlier this month, when asked for any latest update on Purdy’s new contract, the Niners’ HC was positive for a new deal. “Those aren’t just things that you just knock out right away. But I believe that we will (sign him). I hope that we do. And hopefully, it won’t come into any football stuff,” Shanahan said. Now, while the Niners are yet to figure out a way to keep their star QB in San Francisco, a potential threat is predicted to be quietly brewing in Pittsburgh that could complicate things for the 49ers.

The NFL draft is finally upon us, bringing an end to months of speculation about who the Kansas City Chiefs will select over the next three days. One area of th

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