With the offseason now winding down, and the 49ers set to report for training camp on July 26th, let’s take a look at a potential extension for running back Matt Breida.
I believe Breida’s market value, or what he should be looking for is in the $3.6 million, to $4.95 million range, so here are those running back contract comps according to OverTheCap.com.
First up is Dion Lewis, who signed a 4-year deal, worth $19.8 million with the Tennessee Titans back in 2018, with an average of $4.95 million a year, and guarantees of $8.25 million, with $5.75 million being fully guaranteed.
Below is the breakdown via OTC.
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Prorated Bonus | Roster Bonus | Per Game Roster Bonus | Guaranteed Salary | Cap Number | |
| 2018 | 28 | $2,000,000 | $562,500 | $1,500,000 | $250,000 | $3,500,000 | $4,312,500 | |
| 2019 📝 | 29 | $4,000,000 | $562,500 | $0 | $300,000 | $2,500,000 | $4,862,500 | |
| 2020 | 30 | $4,300,000 | $562,500 | $0 | $300,000 | $0 | $5,162,500 | |
| 2021 | 31 | $4,600,000 | $562,500 | $0 | $300,000 | $0 | $5,462,500 | |
| Total | $14,900,000 | $2,250,000 | $1,500,000 | $1,150,000 | $6,000,000 | $19,800,000 |
Next up is the 49ers own Tevin Coleman, who signed a 2-year deal, worth $8.5 million, with an average of $4.25 million, and guarantees of $5.25 million, with $3.25 million being fully guaranteed.
Below is a breakdown via OTC.
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Roster Bonus | Per Game Roster Bonus | Workout Bonus | Guaranteed Salary | Cap Number | |
| 2019 📝 | 26 | $1,550,000 | $1,700,000 | $250,000 | $100,000 | $3,250,000 | $3,600,000 | |
| 2020 📝 | 27 | $4,550,000 | $0 | $250,000 | $100,000 | $0 | $4,900,000 | |
| Total | $6,100,000 | $1,700,000 | $500,000 | $200,000 | $3,250,000 | $8,500,000 |
Up next is New England Patriots James White, who signed a 3-year deal, worth $12 million, with an average of $4 million a year, and guarantees of $4.69 million, all fully guaranteed.
Below is a breakdown via OTC.
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Prorated Bonus | Per Game Roster Bonus | Other Bonus | Guaranteed Salary | Cap Number | |
| 2017 | 25 | $690,000 | $1,099,272 | $0 | $0 | $690,000 | $1,789,272 | |
| 2018 | 26 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $500,000 | $0 | $0 | $2,500,000 | |
| 2019 | 27 | $2,500,000 | $1,125,000 | $500,000 | $500,000 | $0 | $4,625,000 | |
| 2020 | 28 | $3,000,000 | $1,125,000 | $500,000 | $0 | $0 | $4,625,000 | |
| Total | $7,190,000 | $4,349,272 | $1,500,000 | $500,000 | $690,000 | $13,539,272 |
Next up is Detroit Lions Theo Riddick, who signed a 3-year deal, worth $11.5 million, with an average of $3.85 million a year, and guarantees of $3.85 million, all fully guaranteed.
Below is a breakdown via OTC.
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Prorated Bonus | Roster Bonus | Per Game Roster Bonus | Workout Bonus | Cap Number | |
| 2016 | 25 | $800,000 | $985,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,785,250 | |
| 2017 | 26 | $1,075,000 | $962,500 | $175,000 | $100,000 | $125,000 | $2,400,000 | |
| 2018 | 27 | $2,700,000 | $962,500 | $0 | $100,000 | $125,000 | $4,137,500 | |
| 2019 | 28 | $3,450,000 | $962,500 | $0 | $100,000 | $125,000 | $4,625,000 | |
| Total | $8,025,000 | $3,872,750 | $175,000 | $300,000 | $375,000 | $12,947,750 |
Last up is New Orleans Saints Latavius Murray, who signed a 4-year deal, worth $15 million, averaging $3.6 million a year, with guarantees of $7.2 million, all fully guaranteed.
Below is a breakdown via OTC.
| Year | Age | Base Salary | Prorated Bonus | Roster Bonus | Per Game Roster Bonus | Workout Bonus | Guaranteed Salary | Cap Number | |
| 2019 | 29 | $1,000,000 | $850,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000,000 | $1,850,000 | |
| 2020 | 30 | $2,800,000 | $850,000 | $350,000 | $0 | $50,000 | $2,800,000 | $4,050,000 | |
| 2021 | 31 | $2,950,000 | $850,000 | $150,000 | $200,000 | $50,000 | $0 | $4,200,000 | |
| 2022 | 32 | $2,950,000 | $850,000 | $250,000 | $200,000 | $50,000 | $0 | $4,300,000 | |
| Total | $9,700,000 | $3,400,000 | $750,000 | $400,000 | $150,000 | $3,800,000 | $14,400,000 |
Now as for Breida, I’d expect a 3-year deal for him, in the $4 million to $4.25 million area, with per game roster bonuses in the $200,000 to $250,000 range, and yearly workout bonuses in the $50,000 to $100,000 range.
I’d also expect Breida to get in the neighborhood of $5 million in guarantees on a team friendly deal, with likely just the first year being guaranteed, base salary, and a guaranteed roster bonus, also a possible small signing bonus.
Now Breida is a restricted free agent next offseason, and this offseason’s 2nd-round tender was $3.095 million, so I’d expect Breida to receive the same 2nd-round tender, only I’d expect it to be in the $3.1 million or more range, depending on how high the cap raises.
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