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Re: Kevan Barlow
« Reply #3 on: Dec 30th, 2003, 3:28pm » |
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on Dec 30th, 2003, 2:56pm, StegRock wrote:
Barlow ain't goin' nowhere!
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The team certainly wants Barlow back, and Barlow wants to go back because he knows he'll be the featured back now....
But, Barlow is a prized commodity in the league and will demand a hefty salary. SF is in very bad shape with the salary cap (as is evident in those articles you posted above) and may not be able to match some of the offers made to Barlow.
Why do you think Donahue is already tendering the (measly) $1.9 million offer to Barlow? He knows that Barlow can walk very easily and wants to be sure he gets something in return (two nice draft picks) if he does so. The Niners have the option of matching any offer made to Barlow because he is a RFA, but can they afford to do that?
Really, the issue is out of the Niners (and maybe even Barlow's) hands now. It will be incumbent upon the other teams in the NFL to decide if they can afford (not talking financially here) to give up those picks. If they can do that, the money they offer will certainly be enough enticement to Barlow to leave SF.
Could a team like Dallas afford to give up a first and a third round pick to get Barlow? All they really need on offense (if they choose to stick with Quincy Carter - which may still be determined by his play in the post-season) is a studly RB and some O-line help. This should be a nice year for O-linemen in the draft and a good one can still be had in the 2nd round. The Cowboys are solid on defense. The addition of Barlow would make them an instant Super Bowl contender. I don't know Dallas's cap situation; it may preclude them from getting involved, but they are a team in need of a good RB.
Ultimately I think it's better than 50/50 that Barlow will stick with the Niners, but don't be surprised if someone else makes a play for him.
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Re: Kevan Barlow
« Reply #5 on: Dec 30th, 2003, 3:59pm » |
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on Dec 30th, 2003, 3:31pm, Philly wrote:
Just to further make my point. NE is another team that could afford to let go of a couple draft picks for a sure-thing at RB.
Steg, you say this speculation is groundless, but I think it deserves some merit. I hope you're not just buying into the "I love SF and Dennis Erickson and they love me!" propaganda Barlow is spewing in the articles you referenced. We all know it comes down to the dollars. |
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I personally think that Barlow will end up staying in San Francisco. But, with that being said.....
THe 49ers are just positioning themselves at this point. No way they would end up giving him a one year contract. He could leave next year. That makes no sense. So, they win either way with a one year deal. They get on good terms with Barlow entering long term contract extension negotiations. OR, they position themselves to be able to trade him away for a first round pick, I doubt any NFL team would gfive up a 1st AND 3rd round pick. Ricky Williams who was a proven commodity went for a 1st and 2nd. Peerless Price went for a 1st. I guess ultimately the picks they would get depend on WHERE the other team drafts.
All I know.....as a Barlow owner....I am PSYCHED!!!!
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Re: Kevan Barlow
« Reply #9 on: Dec 31st, 2003, 8:30am » |
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on Dec 30th, 2003, 7:14pm, Keyshawn Johnson 76yards wrote:I think quite simply, San Francisco just doesn't have enough money to keep Barlow.
TO isn't a sure lock of staying in San Francisco, and that may be the only thing that may entice Barlow to stay, if Owens leaves, he can become the 'star' of the team. |
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Owens is so gone!! (I guess no one really knows until it happens.) They will tag him and trade him. They should at least get compensation out of the deal.
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