After three seasons of relatively easy payroll management thanks to the massive advantage having a quarterback on a rookie contract provides, Brock Purdy is due for an extension. It means cuts have been forced to be made across the franchise.

The San Francisco 49ers have seen a significant number of key starters depart in free agency this offseason and have done little to replace them. Niners owner Jed York said the mass departure of those players is one of the "sacrifices" the team has to make as it prepares to give quarterback Brock Purdy a significant raise.

Fans of the San Francisco 49ers are wondering if the salary purge this offseason is to make room for Brock Purdy's extension, or if owner Jed York is being a cheapskate.