San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York explained the team's offseason strategy, which involved letting go of 17 players while saving salary cap space for quarterback Brock Purdy's upcoming contract extension. York dismissed claims of being 'cheap,' emphasizing that the lack of free agency activity does not equate to a lack of desire to win. Highlighting Purdy's importance to the team's future, York stated there were no free agents seen as impactful enough to shift focus from securing Purdy's long-term deal.
York emphasized the team's focus on a significant contract extension for quarterback Brock Purdy, explaining that this influenced the decision to move on from 17 players.
Acknowledging the offseason perception, York expressed, 'I've been called worse... When you're not overly active in free agency, it's easy to say 'Oh, you don't want to win'.
The 49ers' owner maintains that their approach reflects a long-term outlook, aiming to secure a future cornerstone player in Purdy while not jeopardizing the team's roster.
York noted, 'As we looked at the board, there was nobody that we felt made that type of an impact more so than making the decision to try to go pay Brock.'
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