Brock Purdy will enter his fourth season this year and we're starting to learn exactly who he is. In the first half of games, he's great. He has thrown 35 touchdown passes and just 8 interceptions and his career passer rating before halftime is 106.

A look at the quarterback's strengths and shortcoming as the 49ers begin negotiating a new, multiyear contract.

The 49ers had Sam Darnold on their roster as Purdy's backup in 2023, but the former New York Jets first-round pick broke out in 2024 as the starter with the Minnesota Vikings. Now a free agent, Darnold will be looking for a long-term starting opportunity, whether that's in Minnesota or elsewhere.