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Well, yesterday\u2019s game was a bad showing by the 49ers, losing to the Arizona Cardinals 31-17, despite the Cardinals being without star players Kyler Murray, DeAndre Hopkins, A.J. Green, & J.J. Watt, so today I think we should take a look into the 49ers future, long term.<\/p>\n

In this article I want to take a look at the players I feel are a part of the 49ers future, either long term, or immediate future, and players who could be, along with players that aren\u2019t the answer.<\/p>\n

But first, let\u2019s take a look at 2022, where I currently have the 49ers with 32 players under contract, totaling $195,150,254 in committed salaries, with $4,686,072 in dead money, which would leave them with $8,363,674 in cap room if the cap hits the agreed upon ceiling of $208.2 million, but due them only having 32 players signed, the real cap room, once they have 51 players signed, would actually have them over by at minimum of $5,031,326, due to 19 players counting the league minimum of $705,000, which is a loss of $13.395 million.<\/p>\n

Now, as I\u2019ve said before, I expect 4 49ers players from the 2019 draft class to see their base salaries escalate to the projected original round tender, which is projected by OverTheCap to be $2.396 million, those players being wide receiver Deebo Samuel, defensive end Charles Omenihu, weakside linebacker Dre Greenlaw, & punter Mitch Wishnowsky, which, would add an additional $4,644,360 in committed salaries, putting the 49ers $9,675,686 over a $208.2 million 2022 cap.<\/p>\n

Now, Omenihu, Greenlaw, & Wishnowsky are already guaranteed to get the escalations, this is due to the PPE, short for Proven Performance Escalator, since all 3 were drafted from rounds 3-7, they only needed to participate in 35% of their teams offensive, defensive, or special teams snaps in 2 of their first 3 seasons, or a total of 35% over their first 3 years, and all 3 hit at least 35% in 2 of their first 3 seasons, so they\u2019re guaranteed to see their base salaries escalate.<\/p>\n

Now, Greenlaw could have seen $250,000 extra had he been able to play in 55% of the 49ers defensive snaps each of his first 3 seasons, but due to his injury, that won\u2019t happen, as his playing time percentage is just 6.9%, so he won\u2019t see that extra $250,000.<\/p>\n

As for Deebo Samuel, he, as a 2nd-round pick, needs to play in at least 60% of the 49ers offensive snaps to see his base salary escalate, he played 67% of the 49ers offensive snaps in 2019, he didn\u2019t reach it in 2020 due to injuries, but in 2021, he\u2019s at 84.8%, which means if he keeps healthy, he\u2019ll hit the PPE escalation, but due to him having a $50,000 workout bonus in 2022, his base salary would only be $2.346 million, $50,000 less due to the workout bonus, as that\u2019s considered as salary.<\/p>\n

Now, if Deebo, who deserves this, makes the pro bowl, he\u2019ll be eligible for the 2nd-round tender, which is projected to be $3.927 million, but again, $50,000 less, making it $3.877 million, meaning an extra $1.531 million in cap room used up, so the 49ers could end up as much as $11,206,686 over the 2022 cap, if it\u2019s $208.2 million.<\/p>\n

Now, obviously the 49ers will move on Jimmy Garoppolo, while I\u2019m a huge supporter of his, and he had some good plays, he didn\u2019t look good, he looked down Deebo, which resulted in an interception, clinching the game for the Cardinals, so if\/when the 49ers release\/trade him, they\u2019ll free up $24.845 million, which would put them at $13,638,314 under the 2022 cap, which is a good starting point.<\/p>\n

Now, when it comes to their pending free agents, let\u2019s take a look at them as of now, all 49, but note that 18 of them are on the practice squad.<\/p>\n

UFA:<\/strong><\/p>\n

RB Raheem Mostert
\nRB Jeff Wilson Jr.
\nRB Trenton Cannon
\nWR Travis Benjamin
\nWR Mohamed Sanu Sr.
\nWR Trent Sherfield
\nWR Richie James Jr.
\nTE Ross Dwelley
\nC Jake Brendel
\nLG Laken Tomlinson
\nRG\/RT Tom Compton
\nDE Arden Key
\nDE Jordan Willis
\nDT Maurice Hurst Jr.
\nNT D.J. Jones
\nWLB Marcell Harris
\nCB Jason Verrett
\nCB K\u2019Waun Williams
\nCB Josh Norman
\nCB Dontae Johnson
\nCB Dre Kirkpartrick
\nFS Tarvarius Moore
\nFS Tavon Wilson
\nSS Jaquiski Tartt<\/p>\n

RFA:<\/strong><\/p>\n

RG Daniel Brunskill
\nDT Kentavius Street
\nSLB Azeez Al-Shaair<\/p>\n

ERFA:<\/strong><\/p>\n

RB JaMycal Hasty
\nWR Jauan Jennings
\nDT Kevin Givens
\nSLB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles<\/p>\n

Practice Squad FAs:<\/strong><\/p>\n

QB Nate Sudfeld
\nFB Josh Hokit
\nWR River Cracraft
\nWR Connor Wedington
\nWR Austin Watkins Jr.
\nTE Tanner Hudson
\nTE Jordan Matthews
\nC Jon Halapio
\nLG Colton McKivitz
\nRT Alfredo Gutierrez
\nDE Alex Barrett
\nNT Darrion Daniels
\nMLB Tyrell Adams
\nSLB Christian Elliss
\nCB Davontae Harris
\nFS Tony Jefferson II
\nFS Will Parks
\nFS Kai Nacua<\/p>\n

Now, let\u2019s look at the teams RFAs, ERFAs, & practice squad FAs.<\/p>\n

For the RFAs, I\u2019d expect the team to re-sign Brunskill, Street, & Al-Shaair to 1-year deals, worth less than the $2.396 million original round tender, likely in the $1.5 million range, with little to no guaranteed money.<\/p>\n

ERFA wise, these are simple, they can\u2019t go anywhere else, unless not tendered, so I\u2019d expect them to tender all 4, with Hasty, Givens, & Flannigan-Fowles getting $895,000, and Jennings $825,000<\/p>\n

As for the practice squaders, I think the most likely players to get reserve\/future deals are, Hokit, Cracraft, Wedington, Watkins, Hudson, Halapio, McKivitz, Barrett, Daniels, Elliss, Harris, & Nacua, with them getting either 1 or 2 year deals, with no guaranteed money.<\/p>\n

As for the prices, they should qualify for the following for 2022.<\/p>\n

FB Josh Hokit \u2013 $705,000
\nWR River Cracraft \u2013 $895,000
\nWR Connor Wedington \u2013 $705,000
\nWR Austin Watkins Jr. \u2013 $705,000
\nTE Tanner Hudson \u2013 $895,000
\nC Jon Halapio \u2013 $965,000
\nLG Colton McKivitz \u2013 $825,000
\nRT Alfredo Gutierrez \u2013 $705,000
\nDE Alex Barrett \u2013 $825,000
\nNT Darrion Daniels \u2013 $825,000
\nSLB Christian Elliss \u2013 $705,000
\nCB Davontae Harris \u2013 $965,000
\nFS Kai Nacua \u2013 $895,000<\/p>\n

That\u2019s a total of $10.615 million, while the 4 ERFAs add up to $3.51 million, for a total of $14.125 million, for 17 players, with 3 additional players getting the rookie minimum of $705,000, leaving the 49ers $7,876,326 over the cap, add in the projected PPE escalators, they\u2019d be either $12,520,686 over, if Deebo doesn\u2019t make the pro bowl, or $12,770,686 over if Deebo does make the pro bowl.<\/p>\n

So, then the 49ers, when releasing or trading Garoppolo, saving the $24.845 million, would have either $12,324,314 in salary cap room if Deebo doesn\u2019t make the pro bowl, or $10,793,314 if Deebo makes the pro bowl, and the reason I\u2019m adding the ERFAs, and potential reserve\/future deals for the practice squaders is because they\u2019ll be signed & tendered before free agency opens up, making up most, if not all of the remaining players needed to get to 51 players for the top 51 rule that is used in the offseason.<\/p>\n

Ok, now, say Brunskill, Street, & Al-Shaair do get 1-year deals, worth max $1.5 million, that\u2019s $4.5 million, but subtract the 3 hypothetical players making the league minimum, then that would be $2.385 million in cap room used.<\/p>\n

So, they\u2019d now be either $10,684,902 under if Deebo doesn\u2019t make the pro bowl or $9,153,902 if Deebo makes the pro bowl, under the 2022 salary cap, with the following 51 players signed, including their salary cap hits.<\/p>\n

QB Trey Lance(2024) \u2013 $7,751,195
\nRB Trey Sermon(2024) \u2013 $1,107,485
\nRB Elijah Mitchell(2024) \u2013 $870,893
\nRB JaMycal Hasty(2022) \u2013 $895,000
\nFB Kyle Juszyzck(2025) \u2013 $2,958,750
\nFB Josh Hokit(2023) \u2013 $705,000
\nWR Brandon Aiyuk(2023) \u2013 $3,417,641
\nWR Deebo Samuel(2022) \u2013 $3,300,519 ($4,831,519 if he makes the pro bowl)
\nWR Jalen Hurd(2022) \u2013 $1,361,717
\nWR Jauan Jennings(2022) \u2013 $825,000
\nWR Connor Wedington(2023) \u2013 $705,000
\nWR Austin Watkins Jr.(2023) \u2013 $705,000
\nWR River Cracraft(2022)- $895,000
\nTE George Kittle(2025) \u2013 $16,011,765
\nTE Charlie Woerner(2023) \u2013 $940,258
\nTE Tanner Hudson(2022) \u2013 $895,000
\nC Alex Mack(2023) \u2013 $6,725,000
\nC Jon Halapio(2022) \u2013 $965,000
\nLG Colton McKivitz(2023) \u2013 $825,000
\nRG Aaron Banks(2024) \u2013 $1,607,638
\nRG Daniel Brunskill(2022) \u2013 $1,500,000
\nLT Trent Williams(2026) \u2013 $14,075,882
\nLT Jaylon Moore(2024) \u2013 $905,759
\nRT Mike McGlinchey(2022) \u2013 $10,808,000
\nRT Justin Skule(2022) \u2013 $1,009,887
\nRT Alfredo Gutierrez(2023) \u2013 $705,000
\nDE Nick Bosa(2022) \u2013 $10,805,564
\nDE Arik Armstead(2024) \u2013 $20,000,000
\nDE Dee Ford(2022) \u2013 $11,909,997
\nDE Samson Ebukam(2022) \u2013 $8,250,000
\nDE Charles Omenihu(2022) \u2013 $2,396,000
\nDE Alex Barrett(2023) \u2013 $825,000
\nDT Javon Kinlaw(2023) \u2013 $4,224,191
\nDT Kentavius Street(2022) \u2013 $1,500,000
\nDT Kevin Givens(2022) \u2013 $895,000
\nNT Darrion Daniels(2023) \u2013 $825,000
\nWLB Dre Greenlaw(2022) \u2013 $2,726,429
\nMLB Fred Warner(2026) \u2013 $8,164,000
\nSLB Azeez Al-Shaair(2022) \u2013 $1,500,000
\nSLB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles(2022) \u2013 $895,000
\nSLB Christian Elliss(2023) \u2013 $705,000
\nCB Emmanuel Moseley(2022) \u2013 $6,673,176
\nCB Ambry Thomas(2024) \u2013 $1,087,693
\nCB Deommodore Lenoir(2024) \u2013 $896,217
\nCB Davontae Harris(2023) \u2013 $965,000
\nFS Jimmie Ward(2022) \u2013 $12,965,000
\nFS Kai Nacua(2022) \u2013 $895,000
\nSS Talanoa Hufanga(2024) \u2013 $885,038
\nPK Robbie Gould(2022) \u2013 $5,509,313
\nP Mitch Wishnowsky(2022) \u2013 $2,587,018
\nLS Taybor Pepper(2022) \u2013 $1,120,000
\nNow, we need to talk about the teams UFAs, with honestly, only a few players worth of multi-year deals, those being left guard Laken Tomlinson, nose tackle D.J. Jones, & cornerback K\u2019Waun Williams.<\/p>\n

I would peg these players as follows.<\/p>\n

For K\u2019Waun Williams, let\u2019s take a look at some comps of the top paid slot cornerbacks below.<\/p>\n

Kenny Moore II of the Indianapolis Colts at $8.325 million a year, with $18.25 million guaranteed, $9 million fully guaranteed, at age 26.<\/p>\n

Bryce Callahan of the Denver Broncos at $6 million a year, with $3.5 million guaranteed, all fully guaranteed, at age 30.<\/p>\n

Jonathan Jones of the New England Patriots at $7 million a year, with $13 million guaranteed, $11.995 million fully guaranteed, at age 28.<\/p>\n

Mike Hilton of the Cincinnati Bengals at $6 million a year, with $6 million guaranteed, all fully guaranteed, at age 27.<\/p>\n

Desmond King of the Houston Texans at $3 million a year, $500,000 guaranteed, all fully guaranteed, at age 27, but a 1-year deal, likely a prove it deal.<\/p>\n

Chris Harris Jr. of the Los Angeles Chargers at $8.5 million a year, with $11.5 million guaranteed, $9.5 million fully guaranteed, at age 32.<\/p>\n

Those 6 players, along with K\u2019Waun Williams were among Pro Football Focus\u2019 top 10 slot cornerbacks entering the 2021 season, which can be found here<\/a>, with Moore at 1, Callahan at 2, Jones at 3, Hitlton at 4, Hill at 5, King at 6, K\u2019Waun at 8, and Harris at 9, while they had Brian Poole at 7, & Nickell Robey-Coleman at 10, with both being on practice squads, Poole on the Patriots, & Robey-Coleman on the Lions.<\/p>\n

So, based off these comps, I would put K\u2019Waun at $6 million a year, being as he\u2019s close in age to Bryce Callahan, & Mike Hilton, despite the fact that, in my opinion, K\u2019Waun is really a top 3 slot corner, top 5 at worst, but due to his age, he won\u2019t get the same deals that Kenny Moore II, Jonathan Jones, and even Chris Harris Jr. got.<\/p>\n

So, with that said, I would give K\u2019Waun a 3-year deal, worth $18 million, averaging $6 million a year, with $9 million being guaranteed, with likely $5 million fully guaranteed, plus he\u2019d get the other $4 million as injury guaranteed, plus I\u2019d give him yearly $250,000 per game roster bonuses, just like his previous contract extension he signed with the 49ers, and between $50,000 to $100,000 in yearly workout bonuses.<\/p>\n

Next up is D.J. Jones, so let\u2019s take a look at some comps of the top paid nose tackles below.<\/p>\n

Kenny Clark of the Green Bay Packers at $17.5 million a year, with $25 million guaranteed, all fully guaranteed, at age 26.<\/p>\n

Grady Jarrett of the Atlanta Falcons at $17 million a year, with $42.5 million guaranteed, $38 million fully guaranteed, at age 28.<\/p>\n

Javon Hargrave of the Philadelphia Eagles at $13 million a year, with $26 million guaranteed, all fully guaranteed, at age 28.<\/p>\n

Akiem Hicks of the Chicago Bears at $12 million a year, with $30 million guaranteed, $22 million fully guaranteed, at age 32.<\/p>\n

Eddie Goldman of the Chicago Bears at $10.51 million a year, with $25 million guaranteed, $17.25 million fully guaranteed, at age 27.<\/p>\n

Shelby Harris of the Denver Broncos at $9 million a year, with $15 million guaranteed, all fully guaranteed, at age 30.<\/p>\n

Michael Pierce of the Minnesota Vikings at $9 million a year, with $18 million guaranteed, $9 million fully guaranteed, at age 29.<\/p>\n

Linval Joseph of the Los Angeles Chargers at $8.5 million a year, with $8 million guaranteed, all fully guaranteed, at age 33.<\/p>\n

Poona Ford of the Seattle Seahawks at $6,172,500 a year, with $7.5 million guaranteed, all fully guaranteed, at age 26.<\/p>\n

So, with the above comps, I give D.J. Jones a 5-year deal, worth $30 million, averaging $6 million a year, with $10 million guaranteed, with $5 million fully guaranteed, along with yearly per game roster bonuses of $250,000, and yearly workout bonuses between $50,000 to $100,000.<\/p>\n

Finally, we have Laken Tomlinson, this one is the easiest for me, as I would give Tomlinson a 4-year deal, worth $22 million, averaging $5.5 million a year, with $12 million guaranteed, $6.5 million fully guaranteed, yearly per game roster bonuses of $400,000, and yearly workout bonuses between $50,000 to $100,000.<\/p>\n

As for what they may cost in 2022 cap wise, I\u2019d expect the 49ers to backload these 3 deals, if they were to happen of course, with cap numbers being $2.5 million for K\u2019Waun Williams, $3 million for Laken Tomlinson, and $2.5 million for D.J. Jones, totaling $8 million, but after the top 51 rule, it\u2019d be a loss of $5.885 million, giving them either $4,799,902 in cap room if Deebo doesn\u2019t make the pro bowl, or $3,268,902 if Deebo makes the pro bowl.<\/p>\n

Now, let\u2019s look at the 54 players that would be signed for the 49ers in 2022, with their cap numbers.<\/p>\n

QB Trey Lance(2024) \u2013 $7,751,195
\nRB Trey Sermon(2024) \u2013 $1,107,485
\nRB Elijah Mitchell(2024) \u2013 $870,893
\nRB JaMycal Hasty(2022) \u2013 $895,000
\nFB Kyle Juszyzck(2025) \u2013 $2,958,750
\nFB Josh Hokit(2023) \u2013 $705,000
\nWR Brandon Aiyuk(2023) \u2013 $3,417,641
\nWR Deebo Samuel(2022) \u2013 $3,300,519 ($4,831,519 if he makes the pro bowl)
\nWR Jalen Hurd(2022) \u2013 $1,361,717
\nWR Jauan Jennings(2022) \u2013 $825,000
\nWR Connor Wedington(2023) \u2013 $705,000
\nWR Austin Watkins Jr.(2023) \u2013 $705,000
\nWR River Cracraft(2022)- $895,000
\nTE George Kittle(2025) \u2013 $16,011,765
\nTE Charlie Woerner(2023) \u2013 $940,258
\nTE Tanner Hudson(2022) \u2013 $895,000
\nC Alex Mack(2023) \u2013 $6,725,000
\nC Jon Halapio(2022) \u2013 $965,000
\nLG Laken Tomlinson(2025) \u2013 $3,000,000
\nLG Colton McKivitz(2023) \u2013 $825,000
\nRG Aaron Banks(2024) \u2013 $1,607,638
\nRG Daniel Brunskill(2022) \u2013 $1,500,000
\nLT Trent Williams(2026) \u2013 $14,075,882
\nLT Jaylon Moore(2024) \u2013 $905,759
\nRT Mike McGlinchey(2022) \u2013 $10,808,000
\nRT Justin Skule(2022) \u2013 $1,009,887
\nRT Alfredo Gutierrez(2023) \u2013 $705,000
\nDE Nick Bosa(2022) \u2013 $10,805,564
\nDE Arik Armstead(2024) \u2013 $20,000,000
\nDE Dee Ford(2022) \u2013 $11,909,997
\nDE Samson Ebukam(2022) \u2013 $8,250,000
\nDE Charles Omenihu(2022) \u2013 $2,396,000
\nDE Alex Barrett(2023) \u2013 $825,000
\nDT Javon Kinlaw(2023) \u2013 $4,224,191
\nDT Kentavius Street(2022) \u2013 $1,500,000
\nDT Kevin Givens(2022) \u2013 $895,000
\nNT D.J. Jones(2026) \u2013 $2,500,000
\nNT Darrion Daniels(2023) \u2013 $825,000
\nWLB Dre Greenlaw(2022) \u2013 $2,726,429
\nMLB Fred Warner(2026) \u2013 $8,164,000
\nSLB Azeez Al-Shaair(2022) \u2013 $1,500,000
\nSLB Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles(2022) \u2013 $895,000
\nSLB Christian Elliss(2023) \u2013 $705,000
\nCB Emmanuel Moseley(2022) \u2013 $6,673,176
\nCB K\u2019Waun Williams(2024) \u2013 $2,500,000
\nCB Ambry Thomas(2024) \u2013 $1,087,693
\nCB Deommodore Lenoir(2024) \u2013 $896,217
\nCB Davontae Harris(2023) \u2013 $965,000
\nFS Jimmie Ward(2022) \u2013 $12,965,000
\nFS Kai Nacua(2022) \u2013 $895,000
\nSS Talanoa Hufanga(2024) \u2013 $885,038
\nPK Robbie Gould(2022) \u2013 $5,509,313
\nP Mitch Wishnowsky(2022) \u2013 $2,587,018
\nLS Taybor Pepper(2022) \u2013 $1,120,000
\nNow, for the rest of the teams UFAs, the only ones who look like they could be back are, wide receivers Mohamed Sanu Sr, & Trent Sherfield, tight end Ross Dwelley, center Jake Brendel, defensive ends Arden Key, & Jordan Willis, defensive tackle Maurice Hurst Jr., weakside linebacker Marcell Harris, & free safety Tarvarius Moore.<\/p>\n

But none of these guys should get more than the league minimum to $1.5 million.<\/p>\n

I think it would be safe to say that Sanu, Sherfield, Brendel, & Willis would sign 1-year deals, worth the league minimum, likely veteran benefit deals, that only count $895,000 against the cap.<\/p>\n

As for Moore, I\u2019d give him the Fourth Year Qualifying Contract benefit deal, where he\u2019d get a $2.37 million base salary, while only $1.12 million would count, with a $152,500 signing bonus, while only counting $1,272,500 against the salary cap.<\/p>\n

I could see Dwelley, Key, Hurst, & Harris looking for that $1.5 million, something I\u2019d be ok with, if there\u2019s little guaranteed money.<\/p>\n

While the following UFAs should not be brought back in my opinion, wide receivers Travis Benjamin, & Richie James Jr., right guard Tom Compton, cornerbacks Josh Norman, Dre Kirkpatrick, & Dontae Johnson, & free safety Tavon Wilson.<\/p>\n

And as for the rest, the likes of running backs Raheem Mostert & Jeff Wlson Jr., cornerback Jason Verrett, & strong safety Jaquiski Tartt, these could be toss-ups, with the injuries to Mostert, & Verrett, they\u2019d likely have to take 1-year prove it deals, but, with the emergence of Elijah Mitchell, and the fact Mostert asked for a raise in 2020, I doubt he comes back.<\/p>\n

For Verrett, he\u2019s going to have to take a 1-year prove it deal, I don\u2019t see anyone offering him a multi-year deal, or any deal over the league minimum.<\/p>\n

When it comes to Wilson, & Tartt, it depends on health, plus play, we didn\u2019t see Wilson in the game yesterday, he had signed a 1-year, fully guaranteed $2.05 million deal in the offseason, but tore his meniscus in the offseason, I\u2019d love to see him back, if fully healthy.<\/p>\n

As for Tartt, if the team doesn\u2019t believe Talanoa Hufanga is ready to be the teams starting strong safety in 2022, then they\u2019ll have to bring back Tartt, or find someone else, a veteran most likely.<\/p>\n

Ok, now let\u2019s talk extensions, I already had my Deebo Samuel article post earlier, where I said he could get a deal averaging $15 million a year, this will depend on him staying healthy, and continuing producing like he is.<\/p>\n

What I would do, is take Deebo\u2019s new base salary, lower it to the minimum of $965,000, use a little cap room, give him a $12 million signing bonus, so his cap number goes up by around only $1.019 million, if he doesn\u2019t make the pro bowl, while they\u2019d save a bit under $1 million if he makes the pro bowl.<\/p>\n

Next up is Dre Greenlaw, who I would give a 5-year deal, worth $51.25 million, averaging $10.25 million a year, while also doing the same thing I would do with Deebo, by lowering Greenlaw\u2019s base salary to $965,000, while giving him a $8 million signing bonus, which would only take up around $569,000 in salary cap room.<\/p>\n

Finally, we have Nick Bosa, who I would give a 5-year deal, worth an average of $30 million a year, with again like with Deebo, & Greenlaw, only by taking his $4,305,525 training camp roster bonus, turning it into a signing bonus, $30 million, which prorates at $6 million, meaning his salary cap number would go up by only $1,694,475.<\/p>\n

After these extensions, the 49ers would be at $1,917,127 under the 2022 salary cap whether or not Deebo makes or doesn\u2019t make the pro bowl.<\/p>\n

Now, that\u2019s nowhere near enough cap room to sign anyone else, or their draft picks, but they have several ways of creating cap room.<\/p>\n

They have 2 players that really need to step up, and show they deserve to be around in 2022, defensive end Samson Ebukam, and cornerback Emmanuel Moseley.<\/p>\n

If the 49ers were to release Ebukam, they\u2019d save $5.795 million after factoring in the top 51 rule, and $4,236,176 by releasing Moseley, but note that Moseley has his $4.4 million base salary guaranteed for injury, becoming fully guaranteed on April 1, 2022.<\/p>\n

If they were to release both, their new salary cap room would be $11,948,303.<\/p>\n

Now, if they both show up, and end up getting new deals, they could save up-to $4.372 million from Ebukam, and up-to $2.692 million from Moseley, which would give the team $8,981,127 in cap room.<\/p>\n

They could also restructure the contracts of George Kittle, & Arik Armstead, which could save the team as much as $8.332 million from Kittle, & $10.424 million from Armstead.<\/p>\n

They also have to make a decision on Dee Ford, who is due to a $4.6 million roster bonus, that is guaranteed for injury, which is due within the first 5 days of the new waiver period, which begins the day after the super bowl.<\/p>\n

If the 49ers decide to not pay him the $4.6 million roster bonus, they would end up saving $1,385,001 after factoring in the top 51 rule.<\/p>\n

When it comes to the teams offseason needs, they clearly need a true number 1 cornerback, they need proper interior defensive line depth, as well as linebacker depth, plus they need to find a real #3 wide receiver, if Omenihu, Ford, or Ebukam don\u2019t work out, then they need to find another EDGE rusher, as well as find a veteran quarterback to play behind & mentor Trey Lance, and I also believe they need to look into getting a proper #2 tight end, now I\u2019m not saying all of these need to free agents or draft picks, honestly, they need to be a mixture of both, but I wouldn\u2019t go crazy in free agency, as that rarely works out for the teams who \u201cwin\u201d the offseason, only to not win the big one.<\/p>\n

Next, I want to go over, is, who I believe are players the team should build this team around or players who should be a part of the teams plans, either in the long term, or immediate future.<\/p>\n

Long Term:<\/strong><\/p>\n

QB Trey Lance
\nRB Elijah Mitchell
\nRB Trey Sermon
\nFB Kyle Juszczyk
\nWR Deebo Samuel
\nWR Brandon Aiyuk
\nTE George Kittle
\nTE Charlie Woerner
\nRG Aaron Banks
\nLT Trent Williams
\nLT Jaylon Moore
\nDE Nick Bosa
\nDE Arik Armstead
\nDT Javon Kinlaw
\nNT D.J. Jones
\nWLB Dre Greenlaw
\nMLB Fred Warner
\nSLB Azeez Al-Shaair
\nCB Ambry Thomas
\nCB Deommodore Lenoir
\nSS Talanoa Hufanga
\nP Mitch Wishnowsky<\/p>\n

Short Term:<\/strong><\/p>\n

C Alex Mack
\nLG Laken Tomnlinson
\nCB K\u2019Waun Williams
\nFS Jimmie Ward<\/p>\n

Potential Long Term:<\/strong><\/p>\n

RB JaMycal Hasty
\nWR Jauan Jennings
\nRG Daniel Brunskill
\nRT Mike McGlinchey
\nDE Samson Ebukam
\nDE Charles Omenihu
\nDT Kentavius Street
\nDT Kevin Givens
\nNT Darrion Daniels
\nCB Emmanuel Moseley
\nFS Tarvarius Moore
\nLS Taybor Pepper<\/p>\n

I need to point out that if for some reason the 49ers either claim, or sign wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., I will update this article.<\/p>\n

Now, the last thing I want to say is, I\u2019m in no way giving up on 2021, I believe in this team, I believe in Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch, the coaching staff, and the players, with some luck, this team could, and hopefully will turn it around, but they need to play the young guys, like Trey Sermon, Aaron Banks, Ambry Thomas, & Deommodore Lenoir, get them experience, and hope these position groups improve.<\/p>\n

And, with all of this said, I thank everyone for reading article, as always you can follow me on Twitter @49erscap<\/a>, or leave a comment below, and I\u2019ll get back to you.<\/p>\n

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