If SF Calls For Austin.. Should Jerry Listen?

[Vinnie2u]

I'm torn on this one.. I don't want to make SF better.. But if they offer a 2nd I might be swayed.. Its not like we're gonna challenge them in the near future anyway.. And Crabtree will be out for a while...

 

[Risen Star]

I would. Getting rid of that salary would benefit the team going forward. Adding a high pick would make it too good to pass up.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

You bet I would let Austin go to San Fran.

I think he's gone after this season anyway unless he renegotiates a lower salary.

 

[StarMan2112]

I would. I love Miles but you just can't depend on him.

 

[Dhragon]

I'm torn on this one.. I don't want to make SF better.. But if they offer a 2nd I might be swayed.. Its not like we're gonna challenge them in the near future anyway.. And Crabtree will be out for a while...

I think you are putting way too much faith in Williams and Harris. Remember, Williams is a rookie. and with very few exceptions, rookie WR have had minimal impact in their rookie years, even if they become great later on down the line. I doubt Williams will set the league on fire his first year, if ever.

And while Harris did well near the end of last year, he didn't do fantastic. He has much more to prove he is even a viable 3rd WR much less a quality replacement for Austin.

Austin needs to not tweek his hamstrings this year. If (and it appears that it is probably a big if) he can avoid injuries this year, Austin is capable of producind like a #1 WR. Him and a Dez that now gets it and is on the top of his game together, healthy, could be devastating to our opponents. I would like to see that.

So no to trading Austin for me.

 

[Risen Star]

I would. I love Miles but you just can't depend on him.

Not to mention there's a cap and you're going to have to resign Dez soon and that contract figures to be a big one.

The smart move would be to move Austin now and get something for him. I doubt we're even considering it.

 

[Cumart21]

I'd trade him in a heartbeat but I highly doubt we'd get a 2nd. I'd take a 3rd or better.

 

[5Stars]

In a New York minute! When he's on the field, he does produce, however, when he's on the field.

Let SF deal with his tissue hammies.

 

[LatinMind]

hell no.

 

[Vinnie2u]

I think you are putting way too much faith in Williams and Harris. Remember, Williams is a rookie. and with very few exceptions, rookie WR have had minimal impact in their rookie years, even if they become great later on down the line. I doubt Williams will set the league on fire his first year, if ever.

And while Harris did well near the end of last year, he didn't do fantastic. He has much more to prove he is even a viable 3rd WR much less a quality replacement for Austin.

Austin needs to not tweek his hamstrings this year. If (and it appears that it is probably a big if) he can avoid injuries this year, Austin is capable of producind like a #1 WR. Him and a Dez that now gets it and is on the top of his game together, healthy, could be devastating to our opponents. I would like to see that.

So no to trading Austin for me.

Looks like Hanna and Escobar will be Taking balls away from Austin.. To Many targets..

 

[LatinMind]

Looks like Hanna and Escobar will be Taking balls away from Austin.. To Many targets..

a guy in hanna who caught single didgit passes and a rookie are now suddenly going to impact the team that Austin would be deemed replaceable? :laugh2:

 

[Deep_South]

I love Miles, but the first time he is associated with a hamstring problem, his value would drop down towards zero. A 2nd sounds good, and I'm a bit weary of the constant cap problems.

 

[Vinnie2u]

a guy in hanna who caught single didgit passes and a rookie are now suddenly going to impact the team that Austin would be deemed replaceable? :laugh2:

They been talking about going to the 12 package all offseason..

 

[viman96]

Remember SF acquired recently Boldin. I doubt the 49ers feel desperate enough to trade a 2nd RD pick for an injury prone WR.

 

[Echo9]

We just restructured his contract this offseason.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/28/miles-austin-restructures-his-contract/

This means the money we converted to signing bonus would all accelerate.

As a general rule, I think we should all look at the potential dead money situation when looking at ANY potential trade.

 

[Nexx]

you cant be serious.... you would be losing a legit #2 target with NO ONE to take his place. if think harris is a 2 you are delusional. could williams become a 2 eventually, possibly. even with bad hamstrings miles still played what.. 15 games last season and racked up nearly 950 yards and 6tds. when he is right he makes our offense dynamic. you can say that about any other receiver behind austin and bryant. there will be a time to replace austin but it isnt this season.

 

[Vinnie2u]

Remember SF acquired recently Boldin. I doubt the 49ers feel desperate enough to trade a 2nd RD pick for an injury prone WR.

Tru but Moss is Gone.. and Manningham tore two ligaments...

 

[big dog cowboy]

If SF called for Austin, I wouldn't let them get of the line until a deal was made.

 

[xwalker]

I'm torn on this one.. I don't want to make SF better.. But if they offer a 2nd I might be swayed.. Its not like we're gonna challenge them in the near future anyway.. And Crabtree will be out for a while...

All of his prorated restructure bonuses would accelerate into this year's cap. That amount appears to be about 10M.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Jerry doesn't do these kinds of things. We might miss that one player when we go on our Superbowl run this year.