Originally posted by bzborow1:its sad to see Buckner go but I can understand the thinking. You simply can't allocate that much salary cap space to one position group. This will allow the team to spread the wealth around to other areas of the team that need help. Cornerback, offensive line, wide receiver among them. Could also look at a defensive lineman after this.
Personally I like Buckner much more than Armstead, but obviously the 49ers thought differently.
I honestly would have been pissed if it was something like 18mil/yr or for a 2nd. You just aren't supposed to not pay a guy, and get a top 15 pick back. Usually those are for less, like Jimmy G and Ford going for a 2nd.