
This marriage seems to have everything possible working it’s favor, and I don’t think it’s likely to break up anytime soon. I think there’s a good chance that they get a deal done at some point during this offseason. Would you want to give up coveted draft leverage to save a few million in cap space? Its wonderful to have a top ten pick with the quarterback position already filled. A nice consolation prize for dropping 8 draft slots. – Signing Garoppolo now gives the 49ers draft flexibility. I think odds are Garoppolo will be successful enough in 2018 to demand a higher contract a year from now. If the 49ers franchise tag and Garoppolo has a great 2018, Yee’s contract demand will skyrocket, and the 49ers will have $24m less (fully guaranteed) to bid for his services in 2019. Franchise tagging gambles on Garoppolo not having a great year, thus limiting demand (and contract price) in 2019. – Extending or franchise tagging are both gambles. Not saying Garoppolo has a cannon for an arm, be he has enough arm to punish defenses that squat on underneath routes. Its a matter of opportunity and getting timing down with his receivers. But there are plenty of long passes in his Pats and college footage. – Branch says he wants to see more long passes before offering a long term deal. I like Kevin Lynch, but I strongly disagree with his “Lets do a year under franchise tag, then extend…” campaign. The Raiders hired John Pagano as the assistant head coach during the offseason, then fired Norton midseason and promoted Pagano to defensive coordinator.Ĭubus – Agreed. Something similar happened to Norton last season. If the defense under performs next season or the season after, the 49ers could fire Saleh and promote Norton Jr. Now, the 49ers have Saleh’s potential replacement in the building. Norton was the linebackers coach for the Seattle Seahawks, and Saleh was a defensive quality control coach. Norton will work under 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh, who worked under Norton from 2011 to 2013. With four Super Bowl titles on his resume, including one as a 49er, Ken knows firsthand what it takes to become a championship caliber team.” Throughout his coaching career, Ken has developed a tremendous understanding of our defensive system, making him a perfect fit for our staff. Here is statement from 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan: “Ken brings a great deal of knowledge and experience to our team having spent more than two decades as a NFL player and coach.
