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Heres the cap numbers for Justin Smith, Alan Rossum and Donterrius Thomas
Base salaries, according to the NFL Players Association
2008: $750,000
2009: $3,500,000
2010: $2,625,000
2011: 5,000,000
2012: 5,875,000
2013: 7,500,000
Other base salaries, according to NFLPA
Dontarrious Thomas
2008: $650,000
2009: $650,000
Allen Rossum
2008: $830,000
-- Matt Barrows
Smith = very cheap the 1st 3 years
Base salaries, according to the NFL Players Association
2008: $750,000
2009: $3,500,000
2010: $2,625,000
2011: 5,000,000
2012: 5,875,000
2013: 7,500,000
Other base salaries, according to NFLPA
Dontarrious Thomas
2008: $650,000
2009: $650,000
Allen Rossum
2008: $830,000
-- Matt Barrows
Smith = very cheap the 1st 3 years
Dilfer Still Wants to be a Niner
We'll take a quick break from the Brett Favre retirement to talk about another quarterback - Trent Dilfer.
Even though the 49ers signed a quarterback in J.T. O'Sullivan, Dilfer hasn't made up his mind about retiring.
"If you have to write something, I'm leaning more towards retirement," he said by phone this morning. "But I still want to be involved with the 49ers. They are a great organization, and despite what happened last year, they are going in the right direction."
Dilfer said he would consider a non-playing role with the team as a consultant. Also, other teams have expressed interest in Dilfer as a player-mentor.
"Even if I did that, I would want to come back and work for the 49ers," Dilfer said. "I don't blame the 49ers for signing a quarterback. They can't wait on a player. They could sign nine quarterbacks and it wouldn't affect my decision."
Dilfer, in a prior conversation, said he would decide by the middle of the month.
-Kevin Lynch
We'll take a quick break from the Brett Favre retirement to talk about another quarterback - Trent Dilfer.
Even though the 49ers signed a quarterback in J.T. O'Sullivan, Dilfer hasn't made up his mind about retiring.
"If you have to write something, I'm leaning more towards retirement," he said by phone this morning. "But I still want to be involved with the 49ers. They are a great organization, and despite what happened last year, they are going in the right direction."
Dilfer said he would consider a non-playing role with the team as a consultant. Also, other teams have expressed interest in Dilfer as a player-mentor.
"Even if I did that, I would want to come back and work for the 49ers," Dilfer said. "I don't blame the 49ers for signing a quarterback. They can't wait on a player. They could sign nine quarterbacks and it wouldn't affect my decision."
Dilfer, in a prior conversation, said he would decide by the middle of the month.
-Kevin Lynch
49ers Sign WR Bruce
http://sf49ers.com/pressbox/news_detail.php?PRKey=4067§ion=PR News
March 04, 2008
The San Francisco 49ers announced Tuesday that they have signed veteran WR Isaac Bruce. Terms of the contract were not announced.
Bruce (6-0, 188) is a 14-year veteran who was originally drafted in the second round (33rd pick overall) of the 1994 NFL Draft out of the University of Memphis by the Los Angeles Rams. A three-time All-Pro (1995-96, 1999) and four-time Pro Bowl selection (1996, 1999, 2000, 2001), Bruce has played in 197 games with 179 starts. He currently ranks third all-time with 14,109 receiving yards behind Jerry Rice (22,895) and Tim Brown (14,934). Bruce also ranks sixth in receptions (942) and tied for 13th in touchdown catches (84) on the all-time list. In 14 seasons, Bruce has recorded over 1,000 receiving yards on eight occasions and at least 800 receiving yards on 10 occasions.
Bruce has faced the 49ers more than any other team during his career, totaling 128 receptions for 1,925 receiving yards in 26 games played, which is nine more contests than the Atlanta Falcons, who he has played the second most games against. In 1995, Bruce set career-highs with 119 catches, 1,781 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns. The 1,781 receiving yards rank second all-time for a single-season behind Jerry Rice’s 1,848 receiving yards (1995).
Bruce finished with 733 receiving yards on 55 receptions with four touchdowns for the Rams in 2007 after posting 74 catches for 1,098 yards and three touchdowns a year prior.
http://sf49ers.com/pressbox/news_detail.php?PRKey=4067§ion=PR News
March 04, 2008
The San Francisco 49ers announced Tuesday that they have signed veteran WR Isaac Bruce. Terms of the contract were not announced.
Bruce (6-0, 188) is a 14-year veteran who was originally drafted in the second round (33rd pick overall) of the 1994 NFL Draft out of the University of Memphis by the Los Angeles Rams. A three-time All-Pro (1995-96, 1999) and four-time Pro Bowl selection (1996, 1999, 2000, 2001), Bruce has played in 197 games with 179 starts. He currently ranks third all-time with 14,109 receiving yards behind Jerry Rice (22,895) and Tim Brown (14,934). Bruce also ranks sixth in receptions (942) and tied for 13th in touchdown catches (84) on the all-time list. In 14 seasons, Bruce has recorded over 1,000 receiving yards on eight occasions and at least 800 receiving yards on 10 occasions.
Bruce has faced the 49ers more than any other team during his career, totaling 128 receptions for 1,925 receiving yards in 26 games played, which is nine more contests than the Atlanta Falcons, who he has played the second most games against. In 1995, Bruce set career-highs with 119 catches, 1,781 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns. The 1,781 receiving yards rank second all-time for a single-season behind Jerry Rice’s 1,848 receiving yards (1995).
Bruce finished with 733 receiving yards on 55 receptions with four touchdowns for the Rams in 2007 after posting 74 catches for 1,098 yards and three touchdowns a year prior.
Bruce Reunites with Martz in San Francisco
http://www.49ers.com/pressbox/news_detail.php?PRKey=4069§ion=PR News
March 04, 2008
Wide receiver Isaac Bruce officially signed with the 49ers on Tuesday, reuniting the longtime Rams receiver with his former St. Louis head coach in 49ers offensive coordinator Mike Martz.
“Mike has been part of my career I believe 11 out of 14 seasons that I’ve played, and he’s been paramount in the statistics that are behind my name,” said Bruce. “I’m glad to be here with him.”
Martz is equally enthusiastic about having his former pupil back in the fold.
“Isaac was always a feature of our offense,” said the 49ers new coordinator. “He was always a go-to guy and if we had to get something going, we would get the ball to him right away. He’s obviously a future Hall of Famer, and in watching him, he has not diminished in my estimation. He looks like he always has, so to have him be able to come in and function at a high level in our offense is really exciting.”
Hampered by a hamstring injury in 2007, Bruce’s numbers weren’t up to his usual standards, ending the year with 55 catches for 733 yards. Those numbers still would have made him the 49ers leading receiver a year ago, topping the leading stats held by Arnaz Battle who had 50 catches for 600 yards.
Asked if he was coming in as a starter, Bruce replied that he hadn’t seen a roster or a depth chart yet, but that it was his expectation to compete for the starting spot. A trip down the hall to Martz’ office quickly confirmed that expectation.
“Isaac is our starting Z obviously and that’s where he’ll start off,” said Martz. “Now, if he does something to lose it, that’s up to him, but I don’t expect that from Isaac.”
Hooking up with Martz was a major selling point for Bruce in coming to San Francisco, but even that was outdone by his goal to compete for a Championship, and his belief that the 49ers have a realistic shot to compete for one.
“This organization as it is right now has a very, very good defense,” said Bruce. “It’s a defense that I believe can be at the top level. I’m sure with Coach Martz coming in here, he’ll have this offense turned completely around, and this team is going to vie for a Championship this season.”
Bruce had one of his finer outings last season at the expense of that 49ers defense, catching 8 balls for 145 yards in their first contest in St. Louis.
“It was a challenge in that game just knowing what I was going up against,” said Bruce of the 49ers secondary. “I see smart guys in the defensive backfield, and they are guys you have to be really conscientious of in running routes, and you have to work to get open against them. They bring in an attitude of winning and competing, and that’s the main thing you need at this level.”
Many fans who watched the 49ers offense struggle last year would also argue that the team needs a proven quarterback, but Bruce didn’t seem phased by the open competition that is expected to occur between Alex Smith and Shaun Hill.
“When Marc Bulger took over, he didn’t have much experience, when Kurt Warner stepped in, he didn’t have much experience,” pointed out Bruce. “I am sure they will get a lot of experience during training camp and the four preseason games. They will be confident when they go out and they will make plays in this system.”
Bruce, a future Hall of Famer eclipsed the 14,000-yard career receiving mark last season to move him up to third place on the NFL’s all-time receiving list. He has enjoyed 1,000 yard receiving seasons in six out of his last nine years, and said that in entering his 15th NFL season, there’s no doubt that gas is left in his tank.
“I have a lot left,” said Bruce. “If that wasn’t the case I wouldn’t be here in San Francisco right now. I haven’t thought about football these last two months, and so I haven’t set my goals yet, but I will. My hopes are very high, and I’m going to set my goals very high, and I believe I will attain them.”
Bruce also believes that the 49ers lack of success offensively last year will not be tolerated or repeated while under Martz’ watch.
“There are no ifs ands or buts when it comes to this offense and the guy that is coaching it,” said Bruce. “Martz expects a lot out of you. He is going to expect you to raise your level and from that level go to the next level and maintain that. That way there is a never an issue of a starter going down. The guys who come in are expected to play and perform at that same level. I have seen it many times in St. Louis. Someone was injured and a guy like Mike Furrey would step in and the production level wouldn’t go down.”
Suiting up for a team that has been an NFC West rival for more than a decade will take some getting used to for Bruce, but the former Rams player said he’s embraced the switch.
“Just being a 49er now is totally different for me,” said Bruce. “I look at it as a challenge and I relish the moment. Being around the facility and seeing guys I’ve played against and guys who have hurt me in the past, it’s definitely new to me and probably won’t really hit until I put on a uniform and go out and perform for the 49ers. But, I’m a member of the 49ers now and I’m happy about it.”
Other Notes:
Bruce wore #80 for the duration of his career with the Rams. Although the number is not currently taken, no receiver has been assigned that number since Jerry Rice departed the team. Bruce said he’ll figure out his new number in the next few weeks.
The deal between Bruce and the 49ers might have come together even more quickly, had it not been for Martz’ misplaced cell phone. As soon as the Rams released Bruce, general manager Scot McCloughan began dialing up the offensive coordinator just to make sure Martz was in favor of the acquisition.
“I thought I had lost my phone when I guess I actually just left it in the car, but we were off that day and I had no idea they had released him,” said Martz. “I finally found my phone that evening and saw all of these missed calls from Scot. When I heard his message, it was pretty thrilling.”
http://www.49ers.com/pressbox/news_detail.php?PRKey=4069§ion=PR News
March 04, 2008
Wide receiver Isaac Bruce officially signed with the 49ers on Tuesday, reuniting the longtime Rams receiver with his former St. Louis head coach in 49ers offensive coordinator Mike Martz.
“Mike has been part of my career I believe 11 out of 14 seasons that I’ve played, and he’s been paramount in the statistics that are behind my name,” said Bruce. “I’m glad to be here with him.”
Martz is equally enthusiastic about having his former pupil back in the fold.
“Isaac was always a feature of our offense,” said the 49ers new coordinator. “He was always a go-to guy and if we had to get something going, we would get the ball to him right away. He’s obviously a future Hall of Famer, and in watching him, he has not diminished in my estimation. He looks like he always has, so to have him be able to come in and function at a high level in our offense is really exciting.”
Hampered by a hamstring injury in 2007, Bruce’s numbers weren’t up to his usual standards, ending the year with 55 catches for 733 yards. Those numbers still would have made him the 49ers leading receiver a year ago, topping the leading stats held by Arnaz Battle who had 50 catches for 600 yards.
Asked if he was coming in as a starter, Bruce replied that he hadn’t seen a roster or a depth chart yet, but that it was his expectation to compete for the starting spot. A trip down the hall to Martz’ office quickly confirmed that expectation.
“Isaac is our starting Z obviously and that’s where he’ll start off,” said Martz. “Now, if he does something to lose it, that’s up to him, but I don’t expect that from Isaac.”
Hooking up with Martz was a major selling point for Bruce in coming to San Francisco, but even that was outdone by his goal to compete for a Championship, and his belief that the 49ers have a realistic shot to compete for one.
“This organization as it is right now has a very, very good defense,” said Bruce. “It’s a defense that I believe can be at the top level. I’m sure with Coach Martz coming in here, he’ll have this offense turned completely around, and this team is going to vie for a Championship this season.”
Bruce had one of his finer outings last season at the expense of that 49ers defense, catching 8 balls for 145 yards in their first contest in St. Louis.
“It was a challenge in that game just knowing what I was going up against,” said Bruce of the 49ers secondary. “I see smart guys in the defensive backfield, and they are guys you have to be really conscientious of in running routes, and you have to work to get open against them. They bring in an attitude of winning and competing, and that’s the main thing you need at this level.”
Many fans who watched the 49ers offense struggle last year would also argue that the team needs a proven quarterback, but Bruce didn’t seem phased by the open competition that is expected to occur between Alex Smith and Shaun Hill.
“When Marc Bulger took over, he didn’t have much experience, when Kurt Warner stepped in, he didn’t have much experience,” pointed out Bruce. “I am sure they will get a lot of experience during training camp and the four preseason games. They will be confident when they go out and they will make plays in this system.”
Bruce, a future Hall of Famer eclipsed the 14,000-yard career receiving mark last season to move him up to third place on the NFL’s all-time receiving list. He has enjoyed 1,000 yard receiving seasons in six out of his last nine years, and said that in entering his 15th NFL season, there’s no doubt that gas is left in his tank.
“I have a lot left,” said Bruce. “If that wasn’t the case I wouldn’t be here in San Francisco right now. I haven’t thought about football these last two months, and so I haven’t set my goals yet, but I will. My hopes are very high, and I’m going to set my goals very high, and I believe I will attain them.”
Bruce also believes that the 49ers lack of success offensively last year will not be tolerated or repeated while under Martz’ watch.
“There are no ifs ands or buts when it comes to this offense and the guy that is coaching it,” said Bruce. “Martz expects a lot out of you. He is going to expect you to raise your level and from that level go to the next level and maintain that. That way there is a never an issue of a starter going down. The guys who come in are expected to play and perform at that same level. I have seen it many times in St. Louis. Someone was injured and a guy like Mike Furrey would step in and the production level wouldn’t go down.”
Suiting up for a team that has been an NFC West rival for more than a decade will take some getting used to for Bruce, but the former Rams player said he’s embraced the switch.
“Just being a 49er now is totally different for me,” said Bruce. “I look at it as a challenge and I relish the moment. Being around the facility and seeing guys I’ve played against and guys who have hurt me in the past, it’s definitely new to me and probably won’t really hit until I put on a uniform and go out and perform for the 49ers. But, I’m a member of the 49ers now and I’m happy about it.”
Other Notes:
Bruce wore #80 for the duration of his career with the Rams. Although the number is not currently taken, no receiver has been assigned that number since Jerry Rice departed the team. Bruce said he’ll figure out his new number in the next few weeks.
The deal between Bruce and the 49ers might have come together even more quickly, had it not been for Martz’ misplaced cell phone. As soon as the Rams released Bruce, general manager Scot McCloughan began dialing up the offensive coordinator just to make sure Martz was in favor of the acquisition.
“I thought I had lost my phone when I guess I actually just left it in the car, but we were off that day and I had no idea they had released him,” said Martz. “I finally found my phone that evening and saw all of these missed calls from Scot. When I heard his message, it was pretty thrilling.”
