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Vernon Davis trade rumors: 49ers TE wants to remain, but understands the business

The San Francisco 49ers season is circling the drain, which means they could try and trade off various parts to build for the future. Tight end Vernon Davis has found himself included in some of...
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Don't give up Niner Faithful! Let's play GM for a day:

Here's the plan between now and next season's kickoff. There are a lot of complicated figures because the NFL is a complicated business and contracts include signing bonuses, workout incentives, prorated bonuses, credits, and dead money. There are a lot of fancy accounting ways to survive the salary cap and avoid penalties, so just trust my numbers.

Here's what really matters: The 49ers have a lot of money, and a lot of options, and all of the departures, retirements, cuts, etc. have left a fat bank account. Also, the NFL salary cap increases in 2016 to an estimated $153,000,000.00, maybe more with the growing TV revenue.

Assumptions are that all decisions will be made before June 1, 2016, so that the season start OTC costs are a non-factor. All amounts are rounded to the nearest $10,000, anything less is nominal in the NFL. All facets of the contract are combined as they splits (base vs. workout vs. signing) are irrelevant.

Rookies, early draft picks, guaranteed contracts, and bonus credits make none sense to cut as they don't save any money. Why pay $1,000,000 to release a guy when you can pay $1,000,000 to keep him and fill the position? The only exception would be guys that are worth taking the hit on because of unacceptable behavior or performance, on or off the field.

Any players from the 2015 roster not specifically listed as Keep or Cut are designated to be cut without cost.Not all listed targets will be signed and this season's salary is not a great indicator of a contract going forward, but is informational as a reference.

Yep, that's a phallic symbol with Jed York's name on it. We've reached that stage, I see.

Two 49ers fans express their clear displeasure using an inflatable penis (slightly NSFW)

Niners Nation should probably be considered some semblance of a family site, but this is one time I think we can enjoy a little NSFW humor. San Francisco 49ers fans are not remotely pleased with...
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The San Francisco 49ers head coach did not provide a whole lot of insight, but did talk injuries, Colin Kaepernick and a few other things.

Jim Tomsula talked personnel changes, Colin Kaepernick, crummy game

The San Francisco 49ers head coach met with the media Friday morning to discuss the team's ugly Week 7 loss. We've got a full transcript, and you can also listen to audio here.
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