State of the Cap 2013

Post #1 » by **gswhoops** » Fri Feb 8, 2013 4:17 pm

Much love to http://ninercaphell.com/2013-salaries/

As it stands right now, we have $125,077,316 in total salaries & dead money against the 2013 cap. We have just slightly over $1M in cap space. That will change, obviously, once we start making cuts and trades.

Akers ($3M) and Parys Haralson ($2.87M) are almost surely either cut or substantially renegotiated IMO. Akers is still owed roughly $500k off his signing bonus which might be a sticking point.

Smith, when he is traded or released, will save us either $8.75M or $9.75M depending on how quickly we can do it/what the other team will take on.

Other guys that I could see getting cut or renegotiated if we really need more cap space are Goodwin ($4.5M base salary, $666k signing bonus), Manningham ($3.95M salary, $1M signing bonus), Rogers ($5.86M salary, $1.45M signing bonus) or Whitner ($4.1M salary, $800k signing bonus).

This gives us a lot of flexibility to make moves if we need to.

So, who stays? Who goes? What moves to we make to replace the goners?

and1GS · Post #2 » by **and1GS** » Fri Feb 8, 2013 7:04 pm

Saw that site yesterday as well.

Akers is a no-doubt cut or re-negotiate to under 1m. We have a ton of picks and I definitely see us drafting a K.

As for Mario, no way we cut him after he built a strong rapport with Kaepernick. Goodwin is a great C with very few years left in the NFL, and we all knew that Rogers deal was going to be inflated thanks to his career year. Whitner is almost a certain cut if we draft a safety.

I would love to get a Bowe-type WR in here, tall redzone target, but we just don't have the cash for it as I bet he'd want VJax money.

One thing to keep in mind is that after next season the Willis/Bowman deals go into effect and both count as 7m against the cap rather than 3. I think we bring in depth at corner and safety while getting those players almost exclusively through the draft.

I'd also venture a guess that we cut Cox, he didn't really do anything for us though I think he would be good switching with Cully on nickel packages.

Post #3 » by **gswhoops** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 2:04 pm

and1GS wrote:Saw that site yesterday as well.

Akers is a no-doubt cut or re-negotiate to under 1m. We have a ton of picks and I definitely see us drafting a K.

As for Mario, no way we cut him after he built a strong rapport with Kaepernick. Goodwin is a great C with very few years left in the NFL, and we all knew that Rogers deal was going to be inflated thanks to his career year. Whitner is almost a certain cut if we draft a safety.

I would love to get a Bowe-type WR in here, tall redzone target, but we just don't have the cash for it as I bet he'd want VJax money.

One thing to keep in mind is that after next season the Willis/Bowman deals go into effect and both count as 7m against the cap rather than 3. I think we bring in depth at corner and safety while getting those players almost exclusively through the draft.

I'd also venture a guess that we cut Cox, he didn't really do anything for us though I think he would be good switching with Cully on nickel packages.

I would love to get Bowe or Mike Wallace in here (very different styles of play but both would be great compliments to Crabs and VD) but I agree that we probably don't have the cash for it unless we end up cutting some of the bigger names.

and1GS · Post #4 » by **and1GS** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 6:09 pm

Kenny Britt could come cheap (1.3) and as mentioned Harvin is on the block (under 1m). I'd love to have either.

Post #5 » by **gswhoops** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 6:30 pm

Britt is a guy I hadn't thought of but would also make sense. I'd dangle one of our thirds at them and see if they bite. Is Tennessee really sick enough of him to get rid of him for cheap though?

and1GS · Post #6 » by **and1GS** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:10 pm

If Britt's a no-go then we could go for Wright, who seems to be the same player. I just think they might be looking to drop one of their WRs for cheap since they're so bad.

Post #7 » by **gswhoops** » Mon Feb 11, 2013 8:13 pm

and1GS wrote:If Britt's a no-go then we could go for Wright, who seems to be the same player. I just think they might be looking to drop one of their WRs for cheap since they're so bad.

I mean, there have been some news rumblings about the Titans getting close to outright releasing Britt so I can't imagine they're too enamored with him. But there's a ton of talent there so I wonder if they might hesitate moving him for a third rounder fearing he'd blow up playing for a team with a competant QB. I don't think they part with Wright for a 3rd rounder considering they picked him at #20 just last year.

and1GS · Post #8 » by **and1GS** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 11:41 pm

I suppose I'm baised, as I don't think either WR is all that great unless put in a good, low pressure situation. I don't think Britt deserves a 3rd round pick either.

thesack12 · Post #9 » by **thesack12** » Wed Feb 13, 2013 10:03 pm

Titans definitely won't trade Kendall Wright for a 3rd. But if they are receptive to moving Britt I would absolutely not hesitate to give them a 3rd, Frisco has 2 3rds and will probably get another similar caliber pick for Alex also. Britt has elite caliber skills and tools with legit athletic makeup and ability to be a top 5 receiver in the league. Really I would give more than a 3rd for him. Frisco is so close to being a championship team, with dynasty caliber potential. Trading a few picks for legit help now who is still young at positions of high need(i.e. Britt, Revis, etc) should definitely be in the discussion. Especially since they have a surplus of picks, 14. A lot of times, draft picks never materialize.

and1GS · Post #10 » by **and1GS** » Thu Feb 14, 2013 12:19 am

Kenny is exactly what we need size/talent wise, and I don't see why they'd keep him. Washington and Wright are talented as a 1/2 tandem, but they don't have a reliable QB yet and still need to build out their squad.

6'3" athletic WR is tantalizing to say the least.

Post #11 » by **gswhoops** » Thu Feb 14, 2013 2:42 pm

^^ Absolutely agree on both fronts. Britt for a 3rd is pretty much ideal for us. Big athletic guy who can win jump balls in the endzone, speed enough to stretch the field, already proven he's productive, cheap, and has something to prove going into the last year of his contract.

The only problem is that he and Moss are buddies, so we'd probably have to bring him back.

and1GS · Post #12 » by **and1GS** » Thu Feb 14, 2013 11:32 pm

Who and Moss? Kenny?

Post #13 » by **gswhoops** » Fri Feb 15, 2013 3:16 pm

^^ Yeah, from what I've read Moss and Britt are still in contact from their Titans days. Not sure exactly what their relationship is

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nf ... t/1907007/

and1GS · Post #14 » by **and1GS** » Fri Feb 15, 2013 5:22 pm

I wouldn't mind keeping Randy, his positive influence on the team was surprising to say the least. Depends on the price though.

GS Warriors 1 · Post #15 » by **GS Warriors 1** » Sat Feb 23, 2013 12:44 am

Akers will probably be cut, they can find kickers somewhere in day 3 of the draft or even UDFA.

I think Smith gets traded to KC but not for their 2nd round, I'm thinking their 3rd and next year's 3rd. KC takes Joeckel #1.

Franchising Goldson could prove to be difficult, looks like he'll either be here long term or leave. There's a strong possibility a team out there with more cap space with a need at S could flash more cash than the 49ers want to spend on him. Leaning towards letting him walk and target a FS early in the draft, it looks to be a real solid class of them in the top 75 and a potential Smith trade also gives the 49ers some assets to move around for a player they like in a specific range.

The offseason looks to be one where we'll do most of our damage in the draft and not be big spenders in FA. The team could also look to focus more on extending some contracts. If we are getting a starter in FA, I'll guess that it will be a WR but not Bowe, someone in that Manningham mold(#2/#3 guy).

and1GS · Post #16 » by **and1GS** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 7:28 pm

We won't franchise Goldson again, we're either signing him long term or cutting him loose. What we have going for us is that there's a better safety out there on the FA market, forgot his name but I think he plays for the Bills. He'll be the target and by the time teams get to Plan B, DaShon, we should have the groundwork of a deal laid out.

GS Warriors 1 · Post #17 » by **GS Warriors 1** » Mon Feb 25, 2013 10:20 pm

Your talking about Jairus Byrd of the Bills. I would think Buffalo is going to tag him.

thesack12 · Post #18 » by **thesack12** » Wed Feb 27, 2013 8:20 pm

"You can't pay everybody, and you certainly can't pay everybody if you're overpaying others,"

GM Trent Baalke said at the Combine.

Its beleived these comments were directed in relation to Dashon Goldson.

I like Goldson, and want to see him back. But really I wouldn't be devastated if he left, especially if Frisco trades for Revis. You don't need great safeties when Revis is shutting down half the field by himself. I don't know if I would consider Goldson great anyways. He's very good, but I just don't know if I would consider a top safety in the game.

and1GS · Post #19 » by **and1GS** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 12:24 am

Totally agree...safety is, as the name suggests, a safety net in the secondary. Having good ones is instrumental to success, but Goldson has described himself on many occasions as the 'QB" of the defense but he is obviously overstating the importance of the position.

The importance of that position is nullified a bit if our CB play improves. Revis would definitely do that, and the more I think about it the more he makes sense for us. He improves all of our secondary deficiencies (nickelback, weak coverage from Whitner) at one position, pretty incredible. I just hope the injury doesn't slow him down.

thesack12 · Post #20 » by **thesack12** » Thu Feb 28, 2013 2:48 am

Yeah, Revis by himself makes every other player on the field with him better. The other corner, can focus on the opposing team's lesser receivers. The safeties can roll coverage to the other side opposite Revis. Revis remarkable cover ability affords more time for the front line to get push. Offenses also are forced to almost gameplan completely around staying away from Revis, that is very under-rated.

Revis is the sole reason why those Jet teams were quality defensive units. Those teams had almost zero pass rushing prowess. The defense (primarily because of Revis) was the reason the Jets went to back to back conference championships, it sure as hell wasn't thanks to Sanchez and that sad offense. Revis just has monumental impact when he is on the field. True difference makers are extremely rare, and they deserve to be paid as such. Revis is one of those select few players.