The 49ers seem to have decided that Brock Purdy is their franchise quarterback. To Purdy's credit, he went to the Super Bowl in his first full season.

Shanahan has officially entered boom-or-bust territory by tying himself to Brock Purdy. If the team and Purdy fail to bring home the franchise's sixth Lombardi Trophy, his tenure will quickly come to an end.

Show him the money? Shanahan had a strong quote about Purdy, saying, "I plan on being with Brock here the whole time I'm here,”