:The #49ers are re-signing veteran safety Tashaun Gipson to a 1-year deal. Gipson started all 17 games last season for SF and they valued him a ton. Now back for another year.
Shefter: Former Eagles’ DT Javon Hargrave has reached agreement on a four-year, $80 million deal that includes $40m guaranteed at signing with the SF 49ers, per sources. Deal negotiated and confirmed by Drew Rosenhaus and Ryan Matha.
49ers making more moves along the defensive line: They’ve signed Kevin Givens to a one-year, $2.1M deal with $2M guaranteed, per source.
49ers reached agreement on a one-year deal with former Panthers’ QB Sam Darnold, per source.
The #49ers have agreed to terms with Center Jake Brendel on a 4-year, per
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The #49ers have signed former 1st round DL Clelin Ferrell to a one-year deal, per @AdamSchefter
The #49ers signed CB Isaiah Oliver to a one-year deal, per . Oliver was a former second-round pick of the #Falcons
Veteran defensive tackle TY McGill is going back to #49ers on a 1-year deal that includes guaranteed money in his base salary.
The #49ers have re-signed linebacker Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles to a one-year deal.
Getting Gipson back at under $3M cap hit is a win.
ReplyDeleteYep, just gotta draft one to groom now.
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DeleteQ: After signing S Gipson and DT Hargrave, I don't see Lynch using a 3Rd round daft pick for either position, do either of you?
* In the 5th Rd. Ronnie Hickman, Ohio St. is a prospect?
I think you could cross off DT in round 3. I might cross off safety, but not cb. The 25 year old from Cal, Daniel Scott is intriguing to me. He's got slighty better measurable than Gipson had coming out. He's bigger too. 4.45 40/1.55 10 sec split/6.75 3 cone/4.17 shuttle.
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DeleteI Agree, Scott had some good Combine times but his scouting report says he's a project that needs work on tackling and his Run defense. What round would you take him?
Last 5th round pick. I haven't looked at any of his tape yet but he's made a lot of tackles for the Bears. I heard he was pretty impressive at the Senior bowl as well.
DeleteDaniel Popper's article in The Athletic on FA value added points out that Niners have two of the top 10 value FAs in the last three seasons (Gipson and Hyder). They also rank second in the league (trailing the Packers) in added value per million spent in free agency.
ReplyDeleteAfter the necessary overspending of the first two season out of desperation for improving the expansion franchise-level talent left behind by Baalke, the ShanaLynch regime has settled down and appear to have done very well in FA.
They've come full circle and have become the comp model of the NFL
DeleteThe #49ers have shown interest in CB Tre Herndon, per
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49ers have asked Moseley's reps to give them a chance to match any offer.
ReplyDeleteLove the Gipson signing. Great value for a starter.
ReplyDeleteAt first glance, Hargrave seems pricey....will wait and see what Maraathe has done. Love the player and especially his availability. Guy has missed like 3 games in 7 years!!
Lot of investment in the D-Line now (with upcoming bosa deal)...not sure if we will be able to sign E-Man. :(
McGlinch to Broncos.
Aaron Donald throws in the towel and calls it a career.
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DeleteNo reason for Donald to stick around. After trading Jalen Ramsey to the Miami Dolphins for a 2023 third-round pick, the Rams will be the NFC West bottom feeder in 2023.
If Jackson can have himself a season next year this D line has the potential to be elite among the best of the best.
ReplyDeleteWorst case scenario is Bosa and Armstead will not see anymore double teams.
DeleteI believe the D will be better than last yr under Wilks too.... hopefully, they can bring back Hurst and Ridgway as well for depth..... Mosely would be a bonus
DeleteShanaLynch doing ShanaLynch things to the D line. Didn't expect such a big signing -- while weakening the NFC champs at the same time. Would like to see the Hargrave contract details to understand the actual money involved. Givens re-signing is a big plus.
ReplyDeleteI don't think anyone saw Hargraves coming, but I'm glad they admitted their mistake on Kinlaw and are moving on.
DeleteObviously a very good player, but won't lie, that sort of investment has me worried about keeping this run going beyond the next couple of years.
DeleteAnd not really a fan of paying that sort of money on a player's third contract.
DeleteBut yeah, really good player that should help make the DL a real force again.
DeleteI wanted Payne or Hargraves but deep down believed it was a pipe dream.
DeleteWord on the street is the 49ers are looking at IOL F/A's that are available.
ReplyDeleteSounds like center is the next position they're looking to fill.
ReplyDeleteI'm hearing the 49ers are in the market for one of the top edge rushers in FA too. Looking to recreate what they had in 2019.
ReplyDeleteI've felt a speed rusher opposite Bosa makes the most sense, so a Floyd or Ngakoue for mine. Floyd would not cost the 49ers in the compensatory formula because he was a cap casualty.
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DeleteAfter only getting 3.5 sacks in 2022, I was hoping Zach Harrison, Ohio St. would be available for the 9ers in the 3Rd round. But now It looks like he'll go in the early to mid 2nd Rd. and the 9ers don't have the draft picks to trade up for him.
Fowler anyone?
DeleteDarnold is actually a guy I have been thinking would make sense. Nice insurance policy.
ReplyDeleteGriese has his hands full.
DeleteGivens resigned, Ridgeway to Texas.
ReplyDeleteI'm very happy right now.
Delete$23M signing bonus
ReplyDelete$6M option bonus (Paraag!)
$750K per-game roster bonuses
$100K workout bonus
Void Years in 2027-2028
Cap Hit in 2023: $6.6M
Hargrave should be everything Kinlaw was supposed to be.
DeleteJimmie Ward off to the Texans
ReplyDeleteA ring must not be that important to him.
DeleteOne thing is for sure - I much prefer Hargrave at $21M per annum over Dre'Mont Jones for $17M per annum.
ReplyDeleteDon't get me wrong, Jones is good and also young - not a bad signing gor the Seahawks. But Hargrave is elite as a pass rusher. He's worth more than a $4M difference in salary.
DeleteI think Jones was Fangio's hand selection, but I agree with you.
DeleteFour-year, $57 million deal with $27.5 million guaranteed for Tomlinson after the Browns missed on Hargrave.
ReplyDeleteThe #49ers restructured Charvarius “Mooney” Ward’s contract for $9.98M, per@FieldYates. Don't be surprised if a Bosa deal gets done too.
ReplyDeleteI'm surprised CMC hasn't been restructured yet. He'd be the next one I target. Glad they haven't touched the big four contracts (at least as yet).
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Sam Darnold's one-year deal with the #49ers has a base value of $4.5 million, including $3.5M guaranteed.
Interestingly, the max amount for Darnold (probably under "unlikely to be earned") can go up to $10M with post-season appearance and wins...
Deletehttps://twitter.com/LombardiHimself/status/1635696205136113664
It's a lot for a QB3, but not much for a QB2. Purdy still a question mark on when he'll return, so had to make this move.
DeleteRapaport reporting that Brendal back on a 4-year deal. Wow!
ReplyDeleteGet him in the weight room!
Delete4 year for $20M max and $8M guaranteed. Good deal. Now, as Razor pointed out, off to the weight room. Add on a high-protein milkshake.
DeleteI like this signing. We have 4 out of 5 linemen returning next year. I believe continuity plays a huge role for OL and center is such a key for this offense. So it's a win.
DeleteOn other news, we lost E-man to the Lions :(
We should go after at least one CB in the second wave of FA.
Longer deal than I expected, but good to have him back.
DeleteAs Mugeek said, prefer to be losing only one starter.
I suspect the 49ers would have matched what the Lions offered Moseley. Makes me think it is more a case of nt being able to guarantee he would start.
ReplyDeleteI thought that was too much for a cb coming off an acl.
DeleteI thought he would get an incentive based contract.
DeleteI will be shocked if he's not being offered considerably more guaranteed money by the Lions compared to that by the Niners.
DeleteWonder if they'll offer a vet minimum contract to Verrett (assuming his rehab has gone well)
The 49ers offseason moves so far are looking very much like what I suggested. Prioritise re-signing Gipson and Brendel, let McG, J. Ward and Al-Shaair walk, restructure C. Ward, sign a good DT and vet backup QB.
ReplyDeleteMoseley I had as someone to keep tabs on and only bring back if a market didn't eventuate, but it did. I had Omenihu and Ebukam in the same boat.
Remaining FA moves I think should be restructure CMC, add an edge that can start, maybe a RT to compete, and a CB to compete. Will be interesting to see what they do with Gould.
Need a NB too. If they break precedent and extend Bosa now, it should open up another $15 mill.
DeleteI think the CB they add should have inside/ outside flexibility
DeleteI think Hargraves' ability to get constant push up the middle is the key that unlocks this front.
ReplyDeleteFor sure. Man, he and Armstead should be real trouble for interior OLs
DeleteWas that ability lost when the team allowed Jones to leave last year. While probably not as good as Hargraves, he was pretty good.
DeleteLosing DJ Jones was a big loss.
DeleteI keep seeing comments that the 49ers and Eagles are in an arms race for the NFC. I think the Cowboys should be added to that.
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Another #49ers restructure, this time with LB Fred Warner as they save an additional $9.5 million, per
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Charvarius Ward and Warner restructures create a little under $20 million in cap space for Niner
Not a massive fan of restructuring Warner before CMC. Warner now has $7.5M of his cap hit per annum as prorated bonus. Basically means they can't get rid of him for a long time, and if he gets hurt and has to retire the team will carry a lot of dead cap. Not a fan of carrying that much prorated bonus on one contract.
DeleteI think Warner and Armstead retire 49ers. Same goes for Trent Williams, and I expect he will if they get over the hump this year.
DeleteBosa is the other player I see retiring a 49er.
DeleteLikely true, but you never know when injuries will ruin a career.
DeleteIn doing these restructuring and kicking the can further down the road, Niners are clearly betting on the increasing cap projections for future years living up to expectations. The cap projections are pretty rosy:
Deletehttps://overthecap.com/nfl-and-nflpa-look-forward-to-the-future-salary-cap
That is absolutely the case, Mood.
DeleteMy dislike of restructuring Warner though is more about committing so much dead cap in future years on one player should the worst come to pass. Usually having so much dead cap on one player is due to guaranteed salary over the next 1-2 years.
It's simply a desire for more risk aversion on my part.
Ebukam to the Colts.
ReplyDeleteComp pick.
DeleteBrunskill to the Titans.
ReplyDeleteOmenihu has signed with the Chiefs.
ReplyDeleteAnother comp pick.
DeleteThat's the positive way to look at it. I'm getting concerned about the loss of edge rushers. Bosa already gets double teamed or chipped constantly. Maybe the hope is that with Hargraves and Armstead, teams won't be successful if they double Bosa. Still a strong 2nd edge would be helpful.
DeleteCubus, Hargrave definitely should help in terms of freeing up a good pass rusher. And they will still add a couple of edge guys - likely one 'name' FA edge that can be had for a bargain. Plenty still available.
DeleteSeems like they are betting on Drake Johnson. There is a long list for the rotational DE role soon to be available in the bargain bin
Deletehttps://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/all/edge/all/
Why wouldn't a talented but to date underachieving DE want to come to the 49ers?
ReplyDeleteOmenihu, Ebukam and Key all got deals this offseason that can pay them $8M+ per annum. And they get to play on a DL with Bosa, Armstead and Hargrave taking the attention.
yup, the Kocurek D Line Master's Degree Program is now accepting admission applications.
DeleteClelin Ferrell and Rasheem Green would seem logical choices for the 49ers to add.
DeleteThere you go Scooter Niners signing Clelin Ferrell.
ReplyDeleteSaw that coming from a mile away!
DeleteI doubt they are finished there at edge though. I expect they will sign another vet still.
Good call, Big Scootie!
DeleteRogers going to play with the Jets, my oh my. AFC East is going to be real competitive next year.
ReplyDeleteFor anyone wondering why I am not a huge fan of the Warner restructure, seeing that Dee Ford is still counting for around $9M against the cap this year is why.
ReplyDeleteNiners sign CB Isaiah Oliver 2nd round pick from Falcons.
ReplyDeleteYea, I liked him coming out. Colorado I think.
DeletePlayed on the other side from Witherspoon.
DeleteI'm guessing Womack vs. Oliver for NB plus a draft pick.
ReplyDeleteOliver graded out with an 82 which was good for 6th against the run.
ReplyDeleteNow that Brendel is signed, can't help but wonder if Zakelj will be added to the competition at RT.
ReplyDeleteI've got a draft crush on Blake Freeland.
DeleteI think he'll be long gone, but you never know.
DeleteTop of the 3rd?
DeleteMcGill and DFF re-signed.
ReplyDelete49ers now have a lot of depth at DT, not much at edge.
Something the lads on Locked on 49ers discussed, which I am now starting to think may have legs, is the idea of shifting Armstead back to DE on early downs. Tbh, I really don't like the idea as I feel the move to pretty much full time DT has unlocked the best version of Armstead. But with the current roster construction I could see it happening.
I agree- prefer Armstead inside, but he and Ferrell have certain similarities, so if Jackson can't come in and command snaps, I could see some sort of rotation there. I am hoping J Willis signs and then off to the draft- only other curiosity would be what WR Clark's price is. I would like some attention paid to S as I think that is where the 49ers remain vulnerable as Gipson and Hufunga in coverage makes me nervous.... hope to see more blitzing w Hufunga next season.
DeleteYup, Armstead needs to remain inside. I think Jackson is going to be fine.
DeleteI think they could go up near the top of round 3 and be able to get Blake Freeland.
ReplyDeleteOTs seem to get overdrafted every year and Breeland had a great combine. I'm thinking he goes 2nd round.
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DeleteCBSSports.com has Blake Freeland listed at #75.
I had him as my draft pick #99 before the combine. Now I have OL Andrew Vorhees, USC @ #99, as the best player available. He has played both OG and OT positions at USC.
Vorhees tore his acl. Big no for mine.
DeleteGeorge:
ReplyDeleteFrom Lombardi today:
Sam Darnold on his 6-game stretch to close 2022, easily the most efficient of his career: "Not forcing things that weren't there.. That was the biggest thing for me: Staying within myself, staying patient."
That's what gets me excited about Darnold. Last year he began to emerge from the gutter.
I was hoping for one of Darnold/Stidham/Heineke/Minshew........ but think Darnold not only has the most upside, but I also think he could legitimately compete for the starting job. Camp will be interesting.
DeleteGeorge:
DeleteCoaching under Griese could be the best thing that ever happened to him.
Lance Zierlein:
"At the end of the day, Darnold has NFL size, arm strength, accuracy, pocket mobility, poise and field reading capability. His windup is an eyesore for sure, but he has the velocity to mitigate the additional release time. While Darnold has the mental toughness and talent to start tomorrow, early sideline seasoning could help him better process coverages in an attempt to eliminate future interceptions. Darnold has the tools to thrive in any system and doesn't have to have perfect protection to succeed. His floor is solid starter, but he has the ceiling to be one of the top tier quarterbacks in the game as he gains more experience."
Lets see what Darnold looks like after he gets his hands Griese.
DeleteI like all the moves in FA so far. The most underrated might be the Atlanta corner. Something we haven't addressed in TE... Hoping Kroft and/or Dwelley get resigned for depth.
ReplyDeleteThe biggest needs I see in this team atm are DE, RT, K and TE
Out of 11 draft picks, I can see us drafting something like the following (based on need):
2 DEs, 2 RT, 1 K, 1 TE, 1 DT, 1 S, 1 CB, 1 WR, 1 LB
UDFA - 1 RB, 1 QB (camp arm), 1TE, 1 DE, 1 CB
Last year the Niners needed five QB's to complete the season. Unfortunately, they only had four. They better draft a QB and pick one up after the draft.
ReplyDeleteI am hoping when the season starts next year that the Niners come out of the gate smoking hot instead of stuck in the mud.