Originally posted by ltrain:
Originally posted by illinois9er:I was thinking JG would get us a 3rd round comp next year but I've changed my mind. If we don't start him all year and he goes into free agency and gets paid around $8m/year as a backup or competing for a starting role at best, I'd imagine his comp would be a 4th at best and likely 5th/6th variety instead of a 3rd rounder.
Originally posted by JoseCortez:
I think it's clear what's happening.
1. Shanalynch don't want to Part ways for Jimmy for less than a 2nd. They figure they will get a 3rd comp next year anyway.
2. Better to have Jimmy as insurance or maybe even start if trey still isn't ready.
3. They have the cap space to keep Jimmy at this point. This year is going to be a throw away year.
Your definition of clear is not quite in line with mine lol
I don't think the 49ers will get any compensation. NY85's post a couple of pages ago basically (from my faulty recollection) stated that basically keeping Jimmy will not result in any compensation, and he listed some facts that I can't remember, but it was worth a read. (defer to NY85 on any details I missed) - but basically Jimmy has to be signed to a big hefty contract and nobody is going to give him that considering his QB abilities. There were some other rules to meet, but basically I agree with NY85 - it was long odds to get a 3rd round compensatory pick for him if they keep him.