2014 offseason thread

[Ray_Dogg]

Tim Kawakami ‏@timkawakami 2m

49ers and Colin Kaepernick's reps made a decent start on extension talks. Nothing solid, but apparently no immediate road blocks, either.

 

[Ray_Dogg]

Tim Kawakami ‏@timkawakami 1m

The Kaepernick negotiation will get tricky no doubt, but both sides came away from initial talks saying they should keep going.

 

[Ray_Dogg]

The 49ers start contract talks with Colin Kaepernick? and so far, so good (with a long ways to go) ? Talking Points

 

[Ray_Dogg]

What a fucking joke of an article.
Tight end Vernon Davis hints MJD may be interested in returning home to San Francisco | members.jacksonville.com

 

[BINGO]

Maurice Jones-Drew - RB - Jaguars

The Florida Times Union wonders if the 49ers could be interested in free agent Maurice Jones-Drew.

It seems like an extreme long shot. The 49ers' backfield doesn't appear to be big enough for both Jones-Drew and Frank Gore. Plus, San Francisco has talented backups in Kendall Hunter and Marcus Lattimore ready to assume larger roles with Gore seemingly destined for fewer carries. Jones-Drew spent his entire life in California before being drafted by the Jaguars in 2006. We don't expect him to have a hot market. He's our own Evan Silva's No. 85 free agent.
Source: Florida Times Union

Feb 24 - 10:30 PM

 

[BINGO]

Colin Kaepernick - QB - 49ers

The San Jose Mercury News reports that "it sounds like" $15-16 million annually is the "floor" in a potential Colin Kaepernick-49ers contract extension.

That would put Kaepernick in the top-ten at his position in terms of annual average. The 49ers and Kaepernick's representation met at the Combine over the weekend, and all indications are that talks have gotten off on the right foot. There's still a long way to go in these negotiations, but both sides have expressed a desire to get something done before the season. Kaepernick is currently scheduled to earn just $973,766 in the final year of his rookie deal.
Source: San Jose Mercury News

Feb 24 - 6:08 PM

 

[NinerSickness]

Colin Kaepernick - QB - 49ers

The San Jose Mercury News reports that "it sounds like" $15-16 million annually is the "floor" in a potential Colin Kaepernick-49ers contract extension.

Sounds about right to me (for a floor). I'd expect about 17.5 though.

 

[whysies]

Sounds about right to me (for a floor). I'd expect about 17.5 though.

Sounds about right as in you're ok with it and think that's what he's worth? Or about right as in that's what you would expect them to (over)pay him?

Kap at 17.5 million a year, resigning Whitner, and learning that its very possible we will lose Harbaugh in a year sounds like the offseason of my nightmares.

 

[NinerSickness]

Sounds about right as in you're ok with it and think that's what he's worth? Or about right as in that's what you would expect them to (over)pay him?

Kap at 17.5 million a year, resigning Whitner, and learning that its very possible we will lose Harbaugh in a year sounds like the offseason of my nightmares.

What I'd expect them to (over)pay.

 

[BINGO]

Marcus Lattimore - RB - 49ers

Marcus Lattimore "feels close" to 100 percent.

"The left knee, it feels like nothing ever happened," Lattimore said. "The right knee, it feels great. Both feel balanced. I've got my speed and I rarely get any soreness (after workouts)." Lattimore shredded his right knee in 2011, and his left knee in 2012. He expects to be full-go when OTAs begin on April 21. With Frank Gore beginning to slow down, Lattimore and Kendall Hunter should get ample opportunity to run the ball in 2014.
Source: Associated Press

Feb 25 - 4:51 PM

 

[4lifer9er]

Marcus Lattimore - RB - 49ers

Marcus Lattimore "feels close" to 100 percent.

"The left knee, it feels like nothing ever happened," Lattimore said. "The right knee, it feels great. Both feel balanced. I've got my speed and I rarely get any soreness (after workouts)." Lattimore shredded his right knee in 2011, and his left knee in 2012. He expects to be full-go when OTAs begin on April 21. With Frank Gore beginning to slow down, Lattimore and Kendall Hunter should get ample opportunity to run the ball in 2014.
Source: Associated Press

Feb 25 - 4:51 PM

Great to hear.. albeit a 1% concern that he didn't mimic his first response regarding the left knee while he referenced his other ACL tear.

 

[sjballer03]

Great to hear.. albeit a 1% concern that he didn't mimic his first response regarding the left knee while he referenced his other ACL tear.

I was thinking the same thing. He didn't sound as confident about his right knee, but maybe we are reading too much into it.

 

[NinersFan80]

Great to hear.. albeit a 1% concern that he didn't mimic his first response regarding the left knee while he referenced his other ACL tear.

The other knee has had more time to heal.. The left knee injury was sooner and I think worse?? So it is going to take more time.

 

[4lifer9er]

The other knee has had more time to heal.. The left knee injury was sooner and I think worse?? So it is going to take more time.

that is correct. However, my comprehension of his statements were that "The left knee, it feels like nothing ever happened" versus his other statement regarding his right knee "The right knee, it feels great." Nothing as concrete.. again, I am sure I am reading into this too much. But the concern I have is his different classification relating to the health of each individual knee.

EXTREMELY relieved to hear that he is 100% confident in his left knee which was bent at the most disgusting angle, but am slightly concerned that there may be a lingering issue with his right knee.

 

[Ray_Dogg]

I'm more worried about him getting hit in the knee again. His style concerns me.

 

[BINGO]

I'm more worried about him getting hit in the knee again. His style concerns me.

most RBs damage their knees as a result of making a sudden explosive cut in which the knee gives out on them. We are used to seeing Gore making these sudden elusive cuts when hitting the hole or trying to stretch it outside. That's how he ended up injuring his knees more than once while playing at the Uni. of Miami. However, Lattimore doesn't cut as good as Gore; his issues stems from running too upright leaving his lower body exposed. Smaller DBs will accelerate at him to tackle him low. That's the biggest threat. I've always noticed that but Ray is the first to verbalize it.

 

[sjballer03]

Baalke, Paraag and a legal exec are en route to Miami. I wonder what they are up to. Kap, Boldin, Gore, and Whitner all train in the Miami area I believe.

 

[badazzk9]

Baalke, Paraag and a legal exec are en route to Miami. I wonder what they are up to. Kap, Boldin, Gore, and Whitner all train in the Miami area I believe.

Boldin contact?

 

[sjballer03]

Boldin contact?

That would be my first guess. But three execs is a lot of firepower. Maybe they really want to get this deal wrapped up quickly.

 

[4lifer9er]

Boldin/Kaep contract and maybe see if Gore would be willing to restructure?