Originally posted by 49ersRing:
Originally posted by dj43:
Originally posted by CatchMaster80:
No doubt Jimmy has played as good as he ever has the past 3 weeks. Having another weapon like CMC has made it easier for everyone, Kyle included.
When Jimmy looks at his options next year, he'll have a hard time finding a team that has as many weapons, as good a play designer and still has a need for a QB. He can't just go to any team that's willing to pay and expect success. He's with a team that has as many weapons as any team in the league and has a better than average O line anchored by the best left tackle in the league. He has 3 of the best YAC receivers in the league which allows Kyle to call plays that allow Jimmy to get the ball out quickly so he doesn't need to try and throw downfield. Finding a team that's loaded like the Niners and runs a similar offense and needs a QB won't be easy.
Good observation. Your point is at the heart of the story on Spotrac as to why Jimmy will accept a less-than-top-market deal to stay with the team next season.
By the end of this season, he will have been paid over $125,000,000 in his career. He is represented by a very good agent, the same one as Tom Brady, who has provided him with sound investment opportunities. Jimmy is already well-settled for the rest of his life. Hence, it is reasonable to expect JG to do the same as Brady, and take a lower salary in order to keep key players around him. What Jimmy wants, and what all of the Faithful want, is a ring. He will do his part to get it.
As one of Jimmy's biggest fans, I find it a bit disrespectful to ask him to take less than he's worth. We didn't ask Deebo or Warner or Kittle or Trent Williams to take less than they're worth. We won't ask Bosa to take less than he's worth. All of those guys could have made half of what they're currently making and would still have been set for life, but we paid them what the market has dictated they're worth. Why should Jimmy be the one that has to sacrifice money to remain with the team? He has one of the highest QB ratings of all-time and one of the highest W/L ratios of all-time, but he should be paid less than Russel Wilson, Kyler Murray, or Deshaun Watson? Doesn't seem right. Other QBs have earned $100m+ before signing record breaking deals, so that shouldn't matter either.
It is up to Jimmy to decide which is of greater value to him; money or a ring.
If money is his greatest value, there are several teams, the Commanders being one of them, that could pay him $50M/yr with a hefty guarantee. The Texans are another.
If having a legit shot at a ring is his value, the 49ers can pay him $30M/yr and keep the core together in the process.
IMO, he will be disrespected much more if he chooses the top-of-the-market deal instead of a chance to help win a ring for his teammates.
The QB is the most important player on the team, hence draws the greatest percentage of the cap. Therefore, the values the QB holds will have the greatest impact on what the FO can afford to put around him to win games. If Jimmy chooses money, we will have to deal with a QB who is "learning on the job." If that QB fails, there will be a lot of players and fans that will be very upset at this playoff-level roster not meeting expectations. Pick your poison.
[ Edited by dj43 on Nov 25, 2022 at 1:19 PM ]
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