Kap...class act. GTFO of here.

Kaepernick engineered the comeback against the Falcons in the 2012 NFC Champtionship game, giving the 49ers the NFL all time record for biggest comeback in the 48 year history of the NFC Championship.

Kaepernick won back to back road playoff games. Something never done by Montana or Young.

Kaepernick has more road playoff wins than Montana and Young combined.

I'm not comparing Colin to Hall of Famers, just giving examples of his quality play that glean his future potential.

I don't hate the guy, but there is absolutely no way that guy is worth 61 million guaranteed.

I don't know if I can name five guys in the NFL worth 61 million guaranteed.

By Andrew Brandt of SI and MMQB.
Five thoughts on the Kaepernick extension.




1) I think the length of Kaepernick’s rookie contract was a key factor. While the NFL took a sledgehammer to the previous rookie compensation system in the new collective bargaining agreement, Kaepernick was one of the few golden ticket winners. Although the second-round earnings on his rookie deal ($5.1 million over four years) paled in comparison to first round riches, he was not saddled with a team option for a fifth year like first-rounders are—for example, the Panthers’ Cam Newton. That would have given the Niners two more years of contract control, and the lack of such leverage worked to Kaepernick’s benefit.

2) I think the 49ers could have played a heavy hand due to Kaepernick’s highly undervalued existing contract. While all the comparable quarterbacks who received extensions over the past year—Joe Flacco, Aaron Rodgers, Tony Romo, Matt Ryan and Jay Cutler—would have earned double-digit millions the next year absent an extension, Kaepernick would have made approximately $1 million in 2014. With an always-present injury risk, the team could have used his undersized 2014 salary as a hammer here. Based on the reported results, however, they did not.

3) I think Kaepernick showed some admirable loyalty to his agent. It was no secret around the NFL that many of the most powerful agents were circling, anxious to corral one of the top players in the game. With the barbarians at the gate, Kaepernick remained loyal to the agent who helped get him to where he is, Scott Smith of XAM Sports. Too many players leave agents for bigger agents or agencies when their careers advance to another level.

4) I think that, based on their structuring of other veteran contracts, the 49ers are tying significant earnings in the contract to per-game roster bonuses. This feature, which I used in Green Bay and is used by several clubs, allows the player to collect money every week as long as he suits up, while protecting the team if he does not. Using these clauses with Kaepernick, their most important player, would pave the way for their use in upcoming extension talks for players such as Michael Crabtree, Mike Iupati and Aldon Smith.

5) I think that the reports of $110 million or $126 million are just meaningless numbers. As readers of this space know, NFL contracts are not like NBA and MLB contracts, where reported values are real. Even the guarantee is, well, not really all guaranteed. My sense is the reported $61 million guarantee—vaulting Kaepernick to the top of the list in NFL guaranteed money—will be “stair-stepped,” with annual triggers activating different amounts of guaranteed money at different stages of the contract (thus not a “true” guarantee).

Whatever the structure, the Kaepernick deal is striking. With the prospect of making a relatively miniscule amount this season and an uncertain future, he has cashed in to achieve long-term financial security. Somewhere Andrew Luck and Russell Wilson are smiling.

The beauty is we will find out.

You are wrong about him not being a student of the game. All his life he has had to take criticism that he can't master the mental nuances of leading a football team, because of his crazy athleticism and measurables. People seem not to be able to accept that a guy with his athleticism could also have the keen mind to master running a huddle.

I won't argue with you. Stay tuned, and watch what happens. If he doesn't break out this year with Boldin, Crabtree, and Stevie Johnson, then it will be next year. If I am not saying "I told you so this year", which I think I will be, then it will be next year.

But never mind my confidence. Lets watch 2014 unfold and just see what happens to the 49ers passing game this year.

I think you are going to be very surprised.

He's so classy. He's the only QB I've seen throw an INT, then get trucked by the same guy, THEN get up and talk shit to guy's face on national television ROFL

Foolhardy, QBs aren't worth nearly that much

Guarendamteed this douche pees on his roommate in the shower

Yes, what a dirtbag Kap is to say crap like this. What an ingrate...


The douchebag is constantly praising his teammates for everything that goes right and constantly taking responsibility for everything that goes wrong. What a low life...




http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-us-this-game/


He needs to learn to scream at his teammates on the bench like Tom Brady.

Scotty my man, I'm with ya on this. My gut say's the organization will definitely not get their $$ worth on him. Colin could very well be the Alex Rodriguez of football in due time. Maybe not a 1/4 of a billion but you get my point. Yes he will flash at times but that will be about it. His lack of character has started to bleed through not as bad as Alden's but like 'Kaep' said just wait and see.:thumb:

Not only is Kaepernick a class act, but he has a very good head on his shoulders. The big contract won't get to his head...

http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/...c-4a5f3d087c96


He is not out there buying mansions for his entire High School graduating class.

Too funny. "Lack of character". You must only watch TMZ. :doh!:

In what way does Kaepernick "lack character"?

Too funny. LMAO

Nothing personal man, but keep your 'knee pads on' because you will definitely need them these next 2-3yrs.;)

One of the best OLs in the NFL and arguably the best wr/te core in the NFL..and a running game to boot. If the passing game isn't amazing, I'll be disappointed.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...tract-details/


Colin Kaepernick deal, trumpeted as being worth “up to” $126 million with $61 million guaranteed contains plenty of fluff, a league source with knowledge of the deal sent the details to PFT.

And there’s plenty of fluff.

Technically, the deal has $61 million guaranteed. But only $13.073 million is guaranteed at signing. It comes in the form of a $12.328 million signing bonus, a base salary of $645,000, and a workout bonus of $100,000.

For 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and part of 2018, the base salaries are guaranteed only for injury. On April 1 of each year, the guarantees convert from injury only to fully guaranteed. That gives the 49ers the ability to decide, in any given year, to move on from Kaepernick. And with the deadline for the conversion of the guarantee coming on April 1, the 49ers can squat on his rights until several weeks after the start of free agency, making it harder for him to get paid elsewhere.

The base salary for 2015 is $12.4 million, guaranteed for injury only until April 1, 2015.

For 2016, the base salary is $13.9 million, guaranteed for injury only until April 1, 2016.

For 2017, the base salary is $16.5 million, guaranteed for injury only until April 1, 2017.

For 2018, the base salary is $17 million, $5.2 million of which is guaranteed for injury only until April 1, 2018.

The non-guaranteed base salary for 2019 is $18.8 million, and the non-guaranteed base salary for 2020 is $21 million.