Per multiple news outlets it sounds as if both Patrick Willis and Justin Smith will retire from the NFL rather than returning to play to the 49ers in 2015. The deal will clear a great deal of cap space for the 49ers, but will also mark the end of the careers of two exceptional players who […]
In a somewhat interesting salary cap move, 49ers pass rusher Aldon Smith has restructured his one year contract to essentially remove the guarantee from the deal according to Matt Maiocco. According to Maiocco Smith will receive a $2 million roster bonus in April (likely April 1) and then roster bonuses paid out through the season. Smith’s […]
2015 ECV Expected Outcomes: NFC West NFC East AFC East As a reminder, the percentages listed in the second column represent the likelihood that the team will keep the player under contract for the 2015 season. Also, keep in mind that ECV has no idea whether or not the player is talented, valuable, or healthy. […]
[adsenseyu1] Estimated 2015 Cap Space: $1.0M ($140M cap limit)Roster Overview Players Under Contract: 63 Pro Bowlers: 2 Unrestricted Free Agents: 15(5 with 50%+ playtime) Draft Selection: 15 Salary Cap Breakdown Free Agents to Re-sign With the development of Colin Kaepernick so important I think the 49ers are almost in a position where they must find […]
I decided to fool around with my pass rusher rankings the other night and thought it might make an interesting post as we wind down the season. The way I try to look at pass rushers is a bit different so I’ll explain the methodology using the Chiefs’ Justin Houston, who rates as my most […]
[adsenseyu1] This is the time of year when final season statistics are officially finalized by the NFL and players earn raises that are included in their contract. These raises are referred to as escalators and , if earned, increase the value of a players’ contract. One set of escalators is for veteran players while another […]
[adsenseyu1] The 2013 All-Pro Team has been announced. Per NFL.com, full story here 1st Team 2013 Cap Hit 2014 Cap Hit QB Peyton Manning, Denver $17,500,000 $,17,500,000 RB LeSean McCoy, Philadelphia $4,931,250 $9,700,000 RB Jamaal Charles, Kansas City $4,333,333 $4,833,333 FB Mike Tolbert, Carolina $2,025,000 $3,325,000 TE Jimmy Graham, New Orleans $1,489,285 FA WR Calvin Johnson, Detroit […]