San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde refuses to discuss a contract extension until his team wins its first game of the year.
Hyde is slated to become an unrestricted free agent after the 2017 season but wants to help the 49ers avoid the dubious distinction of going winless first.
"I spoke to my agent about it, but I told him I don't want to talk about a contract extension or anything like that right now,” Hyde said to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area. "I want to focus on getting our first win and finishing the season off. I told him once we get to that point, we can talk about it."
Hyde has rushed for 494 yards and four touchdowns in nine games, operating as the centerpiece of the 49ers' offense.
Although the 49ers appear to be angling for the first overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, Hyde said he hasn't become disheartened.
"I'm just happy,” Hyde said. "I'm in a good place, despite our record, I stay positive in times like this. It's easy to be down and be sad, so I'd rather go in a direction to be positive."
San Francisco continues its quest for its first win this season against the New York Giants on Sunday.
