Reports are emerging that contract negotiations between the San Francisco 49ers and quarterback Brock Purdy could take longer than expected. While both sides initially hoped for a quick and drama-free resolution,

Brock Purdy will eventually receive a substantial raise from his current rookie contract. Until then, he earned a notable boost on Wednesday. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo shared a chart of 25 players who earned the most performance-based pay from an NFL program aimed at rewarding lower-compensated

NFL teams benefit greatly when their players drafted outside for the first couple of rounds or so perform right way. Impact production for cheap, relatively speaking, allows contending squads to compete for Super Bowls for an extended amount of time.