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Gore's new contract includes no risks for 49ers Sept. 2, 2011
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SAN DIEGO -- Running back Frank Gore wanted a fair deal. And agent Drew Rosenhaus negotiated a contract this week that definitely takes care of the 49ers.
Gore got what he wanted -- a contract extension through the 2014 season. And the 49ers got a contract that is virtually risk-free.
A NFL Players Association source with knowledge of the deal told CSNBayArea.com that the reported numbers of the contract were mostly accurate but largely misleading.
[RELATED: Gore signs three-year extension with 49ers]
The maximum amount of the contract is $21 million with $13.5 million guaranteed over four years. But Gore, 28, must remain healthy and extremely productive to get that money.
Included in the $13.5 million guaranteed is the $4.9 million pay for the upcoming season that Gore was already scheduled to receive. His entire $2 million base salary for 2012 is also guaranteed.
Gore's base salaries of $3.3 million in both 2013 and 2014 are guaranteed against injury only -- not skill. If Gore's talents dropped off and the 49ers decided to part ways with him after 2012, the 49ers would not incur any salary-cap hit in 2013.
And if Gore sustained a catastrophic injury prior before the 2013 season, the 49ers would have to pay only one of the final two years of the "guaranteed money."
The other $7.5 million that Gore can earn during the course of the new contract is tied directly to a roster bonus and production. Gore receives approximately $100,000 for every game he is among the 46 players active on regular-season game days.
The remainder of the money, in the neighborhood of $750,000 per season, is contingent on Gore achieving 1,600 yards combined rushing and receiving annually.
The bottom line is that Rosenhaus, who has a reputation as a hard-ball negotiator, seemed to bend over backward to ensure that the contract involves little risk for the 49ers.
Rosenhaus represents six players on the 49ers, including safety Dashon Goldson. Two league sources told CSNBayArea.com that Goldson turned down a five-year, $25 million offer from the 49ers to test the free-agent market. The 49ers removed the offer from the table and signed veteran safety Donte Whitner to a three-year deal. When Goldson received little interest on the free-agent market, the 49ers re-signed Goldson to a one-year, $2 million contract.
Bwahahaha lol @ dashon goldson and his shark of an agent. 49ers made them humble fast! Not my money but still glad our gm and coach know how to keep our salary cap in check.
MAIOCCO ARCHIVE 49ERS PAGE | 49ERS VIDEO
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Matt Maiocco CSNBayArea.com
SAN DIEGO -- Running back Frank Gore wanted a fair deal. And agent Drew Rosenhaus negotiated a contract this week that definitely takes care of the 49ers.
Gore got what he wanted -- a contract extension through the 2014 season. And the 49ers got a contract that is virtually risk-free.
A NFL Players Association source with knowledge of the deal told CSNBayArea.com that the reported numbers of the contract were mostly accurate but largely misleading.
[RELATED: Gore signs three-year extension with 49ers]
The maximum amount of the contract is $21 million with $13.5 million guaranteed over four years. But Gore, 28, must remain healthy and extremely productive to get that money.
Included in the $13.5 million guaranteed is the $4.9 million pay for the upcoming season that Gore was already scheduled to receive. His entire $2 million base salary for 2012 is also guaranteed.
Gore's base salaries of $3.3 million in both 2013 and 2014 are guaranteed against injury only -- not skill. If Gore's talents dropped off and the 49ers decided to part ways with him after 2012, the 49ers would not incur any salary-cap hit in 2013.
And if Gore sustained a catastrophic injury prior before the 2013 season, the 49ers would have to pay only one of the final two years of the "guaranteed money."
The other $7.5 million that Gore can earn during the course of the new contract is tied directly to a roster bonus and production. Gore receives approximately $100,000 for every game he is among the 46 players active on regular-season game days.
The remainder of the money, in the neighborhood of $750,000 per season, is contingent on Gore achieving 1,600 yards combined rushing and receiving annually.
The bottom line is that Rosenhaus, who has a reputation as a hard-ball negotiator, seemed to bend over backward to ensure that the contract involves little risk for the 49ers.
Rosenhaus represents six players on the 49ers, including safety Dashon Goldson. Two league sources told CSNBayArea.com that Goldson turned down a five-year, $25 million offer from the 49ers to test the free-agent market. The 49ers removed the offer from the table and signed veteran safety Donte Whitner to a three-year deal. When Goldson received little interest on the free-agent market, the 49ers re-signed Goldson to a one-year, $2 million contract.
Bwahahaha lol @ dashon goldson and his shark of an agent. 49ers made them humble fast! Not my money but still glad our gm and coach know how to keep our salary cap in check.
49ers sign Tolzien, increase their QB prospects
The 49ers added former Charger Scott Tolzien, their opponent in Thursday's finale, to the active roster, according to Tolzien's agent, a move that prompted them to say goodbye to former Sacramento State quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson. Bethel-Thompson had been added to the practice squad earlier in the day, according to his agent, but became expendable when the team added Tolzien to the 53-man roster. Both are rookies.
Tolzien (6-3, 205) completed 74.3% of his passes at Wisconsin last year, one of the best percentages in the nation, and he ranked fourth nationally in passer rating. However, he went undrafted in April. The 49ers were one of the teams that were interested in signing him as a free agent in July but he went to San Diego instead because the Chargers, unlike the 49ers, did not use a high draft pick on a quarterback.
Tolzien was 16-23 for 226 yards with one touchdown and one interception in Thursday's loss to the 49ers. He also ran one time for 18 yards and finished with a 97.4 passer rating. The Chargers had wanted to add him to their practice squad.
While rounding out the 49ers' numbers at quarterback and giving them a bright future under center, the new addition doesn't exactly stabilize the position this season. Tolzien is a rookie, and the 49ers' No. 2 quarterback will remain second-round pick Colin Kaepernick, who threw five interceptions and no touchdowns in four preseason appearances. The team cut veteran Josh McCown Saturday and perhaps could pick him up -- he's coaching high school in North Carolina -- during the season if they're in a jam.
Furthermore, the 49ers' offensive line has done a poor job protecting starter Alex Smith in the exhibition season. Jim Harbaugh said Saturday that he was "confident" about going into the season with Kaepernick as his top backup.
In other news, the Rams will sign former 49ers offensive lineman Tony Wragge, according to a league source. Wragge had a strong preseason but was squeezed but was the odd man out in a numbers game at offensive line.
Linebacker Keaton Kristick, who is dealing with an ankle injury, is a likely candidate to be bumped from the 53-man roster to make room for Tolzien. Kristick is eligible for the practice squad. Players already added to the squad can be found
The 49ers added former Charger Scott Tolzien, their opponent in Thursday's finale, to the active roster, according to Tolzien's agent, a move that prompted them to say goodbye to former Sacramento State quarterback McLeod Bethel-Thompson. Bethel-Thompson had been added to the practice squad earlier in the day, according to his agent, but became expendable when the team added Tolzien to the 53-man roster. Both are rookies.
Tolzien (6-3, 205) completed 74.3% of his passes at Wisconsin last year, one of the best percentages in the nation, and he ranked fourth nationally in passer rating. However, he went undrafted in April. The 49ers were one of the teams that were interested in signing him as a free agent in July but he went to San Diego instead because the Chargers, unlike the 49ers, did not use a high draft pick on a quarterback.
Tolzien was 16-23 for 226 yards with one touchdown and one interception in Thursday's loss to the 49ers. He also ran one time for 18 yards and finished with a 97.4 passer rating. The Chargers had wanted to add him to their practice squad.
While rounding out the 49ers' numbers at quarterback and giving them a bright future under center, the new addition doesn't exactly stabilize the position this season. Tolzien is a rookie, and the 49ers' No. 2 quarterback will remain second-round pick Colin Kaepernick, who threw five interceptions and no touchdowns in four preseason appearances. The team cut veteran Josh McCown Saturday and perhaps could pick him up -- he's coaching high school in North Carolina -- during the season if they're in a jam.
Furthermore, the 49ers' offensive line has done a poor job protecting starter Alex Smith in the exhibition season. Jim Harbaugh said Saturday that he was "confident" about going into the season with Kaepernick as his top backup.
In other news, the Rams will sign former 49ers offensive lineman Tony Wragge, according to a league source. Wragge had a strong preseason but was squeezed but was the odd man out in a numbers game at offensive line.
Linebacker Keaton Kristick, who is dealing with an ankle injury, is a likely candidate to be bumped from the 53-man roster to make room for Tolzien. Kristick is eligible for the practice squad. Players already added to the squad can be found
Matt Maiocco CSNBayArea.com
The 49ers agreed to terms Sunday on a one-year contract with inside linebacker Tavares Gooden, whom the Baltimore Ravens released on Saturday, reports Baltimore-based reporter Aaron Wilson for Scout.com.
The contract has not been signed. When the deal is finalized, the 49ers must release a player to create room on their 53-man roster for Gooden. On Sunday, the 49ers released inside linebacker Keaton Kristick to open a roster spot for quarterback Scott Tolzien, a waiver claim from the San Diego Chargers.
Gooden entered the NFL as a third-round pick in 2008, the same year John Harbaugh took over as Ravens head coach.
Gooden (6-1, 242) recorded 14 tackles in 10 games for the Ravens last season. He added just three tackles on special teams. Gooden has been plagued by injuries throughout his career. Gooden started all 12 games in which he appeared 2009. He has played in just 26 games in three seasons
Currently, Larry Grant is the 49ers' top backup at inside linebacker behind starters Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman.
Note: The 49ers put a waiver claim on rookie tight end Lee Smith, a fifth-round draft pick from Marshall whom the Patriots released on Saturday. Smith was awarded to the Buffalo Bills, based on their worse win-loss record in 2010
I really like Grant but I think Gooden is much faster & if he stays healthy he can add to the team.
The 49ers agreed to terms Sunday on a one-year contract with inside linebacker Tavares Gooden, whom the Baltimore Ravens released on Saturday, reports Baltimore-based reporter Aaron Wilson for Scout.com.
The contract has not been signed. When the deal is finalized, the 49ers must release a player to create room on their 53-man roster for Gooden. On Sunday, the 49ers released inside linebacker Keaton Kristick to open a roster spot for quarterback Scott Tolzien, a waiver claim from the San Diego Chargers.
Gooden entered the NFL as a third-round pick in 2008, the same year John Harbaugh took over as Ravens head coach.
Gooden (6-1, 242) recorded 14 tackles in 10 games for the Ravens last season. He added just three tackles on special teams. Gooden has been plagued by injuries throughout his career. Gooden started all 12 games in which he appeared 2009. He has played in just 26 games in three seasons
Currently, Larry Grant is the 49ers' top backup at inside linebacker behind starters Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman.
Note: The 49ers put a waiver claim on rookie tight end Lee Smith, a fifth-round draft pick from Marshall whom the Patriots released on Saturday. Smith was awarded to the Buffalo Bills, based on their worse win-loss record in 2010
I really like Grant but I think Gooden is much faster & if he stays healthy he can add to the team.
Pissed Tolzien got picked up, wanted him on our practice squad but knew that was a long shot. He's fucking dope. Way better than the rest of the 9er QB back ups. He made an impression in his first day of training camp when he was here. Good pick up. Wouldn't be surprised to see him take Alex Smith's job in the future.
yup...stanford beat usc at stanford when usc was ranked#1 and stanford was a huge underdog...and then once again later on and this time stanford ran up the score on usc. Pete didn't like that too much so he asked harbaugh "what's your deal" at the end of the game when they shake hands...and harbaugh answered "what's your deal" ...haha...bascially pete did that to his opponents regularly...can't wait for the rivalry to get goin again...
A side-by-side comparison of the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders
By: Rich Walcoff | 09/06/11 9:46 PM Special To The Examiner
As we get ready to kick off a new NFL season, pull up a barstool 49ers and Raiders fans for the violence-free Bay Area football smackdown:
Round 1: Hue Jackson or Jim Harbaugh?
If this were a presidential primary, Jackson’s firebrand speeches would win in a landslide. Unfortunately, nobody in the NFL gets points for being clever at press conferences.
Meanwhile, the ever-quirky Harbaugh may act indifferent to all the media attention, but after playing in the league for 15 seasons and turning around two previously pathetic college programs, Captain Comeback brings a winning pedigree to San Francisco and he knows it. Harbaugh’s innovation and experience trump Jackson’s campaigning-style bravado. Advantage: 49ers.
Round 2: Alex Smith or Jason Campbell? Campbell is bigger, faster and stronger. Smith has a stronger field presence and better touch on his throws. While neither first-round pick has come close to living up to expectations, Campbell is more elusive and resourceful under pressure. Smith could make huge strides now that he finally appears to be learning the value of the “check-down” throw. Advantage: 49ers.
Round 3: Who’s got the tougher defense? The Raiders’ front four is strong and nasty. Lamarr Houston and Matt Shaughnessy are two of the best young pass rushers in the league. If perennial Pro Bowl tackle Richard Seymour can get Tommy Kelly to stay in his gap, maybe Oakland’s run defense wouldn’t be so maddeningly inconsistent. Interestingly, while the Raiders lost their best pass defender, Nnamdi Asomugha, the 49ers jettisoned their worst, Nate Clements, The 49ers’ secondary got a huge boost with the additions of safety Donte Whitner and cornerback Carlos Rogers. That said, the 49ers’ posse of hard-hitting linebackers, led by Patrick Willis, may be as good as any this side of the Pittsburgh Steelers. S.F’s defensive line may lack a great pure pass rusher, but it is stout at the point of attack. Advantage: 49ers.
Round 4: Who’s got the better offensive line? It was trial by fire last year for 49ers first-round picks Anthony Davis and Mike Iupati. Both have come a long way, and so has left guard Chilo Rachal, who dropped 30 pounds and gained a new-found confidence. The Raiders were wise to make Stefen Wisniewski their top pick in the draft. “Wiz-2,” coached by uncle Steve Wisniewksi, looks like a lock to hold down the left guard job. Too bad right guard Cooper Carlisle and center Samson Satele continue to get manhandled by bigger and more powerful defensive tackles. Advantage: 49ers.
Round 5: Who’s got better playmakers?
Oakland speedsters Darren McFadden, Darrius Heyward-Bey and Louis Murphy should be unstoppable. Unfortunately, between injuries, fumbles, overthrown passes and drops, none has developed into a consistent threat. Michael Bush remains the Raiders’ reliable weapon. Look for explosive rookie receiver Denarius Moore to force his way into the mix. While the 49ers have hardly been an offensive juggernaut, they do boast three former Pro Bowlers in Frank Gore, Vernon Davis and Braylon Edwards. Advantage: 49ers.
Round 6: Special teams It’s a Pro Bowl party for everybody. 49ers’ new kicker David Akers and punter Andy Lee, along with the Raiders’ Sebastian Janikowski and Shane Lechler should all get condos in Hawaii. Although Ted Ginn is a better returner than Nick Miller, Oakland has more experienced coverage teams. Advantage: Raiders.
Round 7: Strength of schedule The 49ers face only five opponents who had winning records in 2010. Three of those games are at Candlestick Park against the Buccaneers, Giants and Steelers. The closest the 49ers will come to a cold weather game will be in November when they play at Washington and Baltimore or at Seattle on Christmas Eve, Meanwhile, the Raiders have eight games against teams that finished better than .500 last season, including a December trip to Green Bay to face the Super Bowl champion Packers. Advantage: 49ers.
Round 8: Intangibles The Silver and Black may have the league’s most passionate fans, but they also lead the league in local TV blackouts. Too many losing seasons and empty seats at the O.co Coliseum have undermined the once-legendary Raiders mystique. The equally anguished 49ers faithful continue to fill Candlestick Park eagerly wanting Alex Smith to give them something to cheer about, yet ready to boo at his every mistake. Advantage: Nobody.
The verdict: Coach Jackson can sing Campbell’s praise from the top of Mount Davis, but it will take much more than that to transform Oakland’s reserved 29-year-old quarterback into a dynamic leader. I see another 8-8 season on the Oakland horizon. S.F. appears poised to do better. The wizardry of Harbaugh (or is it alchemy?) will bring quick dividends. Look for Smith to lead the 49ers to a 9-7 record. Not quite Steve Young “monkey off the back” Super Bowl stuff, but it’s a start.
KGO (810 AM) Sports Director Rich Walcoff can be heard weekdays from 5 to 9 a.m. on the KGO morning news. He can be reached at
By: Rich Walcoff | 09/06/11 9:46 PM Special To The Examiner
As we get ready to kick off a new NFL season, pull up a barstool 49ers and Raiders fans for the violence-free Bay Area football smackdown:
Round 1: Hue Jackson or Jim Harbaugh?
If this were a presidential primary, Jackson’s firebrand speeches would win in a landslide. Unfortunately, nobody in the NFL gets points for being clever at press conferences.
Meanwhile, the ever-quirky Harbaugh may act indifferent to all the media attention, but after playing in the league for 15 seasons and turning around two previously pathetic college programs, Captain Comeback brings a winning pedigree to San Francisco and he knows it. Harbaugh’s innovation and experience trump Jackson’s campaigning-style bravado. Advantage: 49ers.
Round 2: Alex Smith or Jason Campbell? Campbell is bigger, faster and stronger. Smith has a stronger field presence and better touch on his throws. While neither first-round pick has come close to living up to expectations, Campbell is more elusive and resourceful under pressure. Smith could make huge strides now that he finally appears to be learning the value of the “check-down” throw. Advantage: 49ers.
Round 3: Who’s got the tougher defense? The Raiders’ front four is strong and nasty. Lamarr Houston and Matt Shaughnessy are two of the best young pass rushers in the league. If perennial Pro Bowl tackle Richard Seymour can get Tommy Kelly to stay in his gap, maybe Oakland’s run defense wouldn’t be so maddeningly inconsistent. Interestingly, while the Raiders lost their best pass defender, Nnamdi Asomugha, the 49ers jettisoned their worst, Nate Clements, The 49ers’ secondary got a huge boost with the additions of safety Donte Whitner and cornerback Carlos Rogers. That said, the 49ers’ posse of hard-hitting linebackers, led by Patrick Willis, may be as good as any this side of the Pittsburgh Steelers. S.F’s defensive line may lack a great pure pass rusher, but it is stout at the point of attack. Advantage: 49ers.
Round 4: Who’s got the better offensive line? It was trial by fire last year for 49ers first-round picks Anthony Davis and Mike Iupati. Both have come a long way, and so has left guard Chilo Rachal, who dropped 30 pounds and gained a new-found confidence. The Raiders were wise to make Stefen Wisniewski their top pick in the draft. “Wiz-2,” coached by uncle Steve Wisniewksi, looks like a lock to hold down the left guard job. Too bad right guard Cooper Carlisle and center Samson Satele continue to get manhandled by bigger and more powerful defensive tackles. Advantage: 49ers.
Round 5: Who’s got better playmakers?
Oakland speedsters Darren McFadden, Darrius Heyward-Bey and Louis Murphy should be unstoppable. Unfortunately, between injuries, fumbles, overthrown passes and drops, none has developed into a consistent threat. Michael Bush remains the Raiders’ reliable weapon. Look for explosive rookie receiver Denarius Moore to force his way into the mix. While the 49ers have hardly been an offensive juggernaut, they do boast three former Pro Bowlers in Frank Gore, Vernon Davis and Braylon Edwards. Advantage: 49ers.
Round 6: Special teams It’s a Pro Bowl party for everybody. 49ers’ new kicker David Akers and punter Andy Lee, along with the Raiders’ Sebastian Janikowski and Shane Lechler should all get condos in Hawaii. Although Ted Ginn is a better returner than Nick Miller, Oakland has more experienced coverage teams. Advantage: Raiders.
Round 7: Strength of schedule The 49ers face only five opponents who had winning records in 2010. Three of those games are at Candlestick Park against the Buccaneers, Giants and Steelers. The closest the 49ers will come to a cold weather game will be in November when they play at Washington and Baltimore or at Seattle on Christmas Eve, Meanwhile, the Raiders have eight games against teams that finished better than .500 last season, including a December trip to Green Bay to face the Super Bowl champion Packers. Advantage: 49ers.
Round 8: Intangibles The Silver and Black may have the league’s most passionate fans, but they also lead the league in local TV blackouts. Too many losing seasons and empty seats at the O.co Coliseum have undermined the once-legendary Raiders mystique. The equally anguished 49ers faithful continue to fill Candlestick Park eagerly wanting Alex Smith to give them something to cheer about, yet ready to boo at his every mistake. Advantage: Nobody.
The verdict: Coach Jackson can sing Campbell’s praise from the top of Mount Davis, but it will take much more than that to transform Oakland’s reserved 29-year-old quarterback into a dynamic leader. I see another 8-8 season on the Oakland horizon. S.F. appears poised to do better. The wizardry of Harbaugh (or is it alchemy?) will bring quick dividends. Look for Smith to lead the 49ers to a 9-7 record. Not quite Steve Young “monkey off the back” Super Bowl stuff, but it’s a start.
KGO (810 AM) Sports Director Rich Walcoff can be heard weekdays from 5 to 9 a.m. on the KGO morning news. He can be reached at