Deal Done, Banta-Cain Signs
Update: 10:40am — Per John Clayton the two parties have reached an agreement. Per ESPN he will receive a three-year, $12.2 million contract that will pay him $4 million in 2007, but NFL Network is reportingthree years, $8.7 million with $2.9 million to sign.
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07:55am — Tully Banta-Cain and the 49ers are very close on a contract agreement. An announcement could come later in the day.
“We’re working it out,” said Jim Sims, Banta-Cain’s Oakland-based agent.
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03.05.07 — 06:27pm — Latest reports (Maiocco) is that Banta-Cain is still in town and his agent Jim Sims is heading that direction from his office in Oakland. Looking more and more like a deal may in fact be offered.
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04:36pm — Adam Schefter is reporting that the 49ers hosted a visit with free agent linebacker Tully Banta-Cain (Patriots) on Monday.
Well, if you can’t get Adalius Thomas or Joey Porter, then the next one on the list is Banta-Cain. Banta-Cain has local ties to the area he played college ball at Cal and who grew up Mountain View, not far from 49ers headquarters.It should be noted that at the beginning of free agency the 49ers contacted TBC’s agent, Jim Sims, but at the time it looked as if Adalius Thomas was going to be a 49er, so TBC and Co. felt it wasn’t in there best interest to visit at that time. Well, Adalius Thomas is no longer in the picture and interest in Joey Porter is minimal (at least per reports) and if the 49ers continue with the ‘If You Visit, They Will Sign’ motto. It looks as if Banta-Cain will be the next one to sign.
A couple more things, the Rams offered Banta-Cain a contract, but he left St Louis without it signed and Banta-Cain is set to visit the Steelers on Tuesday.
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There are a lot of ways that this can all play out in the draft, knowing how bad we need ...
SHITHEAD rightly said! 
he isnt leaving under his own power....Jed and the rest of the front office are making him quit. 
this guys a real dipshit and i hoped he would be gone, but not right before the draft, even if ...
yeah but there is a possibility that they get willis in the draft
I think this is alex smith’s break out year.anybody else feel that too?
Man that’s a pretty cheap contract with all things consiered. I wonder what our division rivals are thinking about our FA moves.
To answer your statement above 49ERS OWN, I think we will draft:
rd.
1. DL
2. wr
3. rt/rg
The rest of the draft will be BPA.
As far as Deangelo Hall I live here in Atlanta and I see him play. Yes he is fast, but overrated. Hines Ward dogged him when he came to town. Also T.O., Chad Johnson, and Joe Horn just to name a few. I am not saying he’s not good, but I believe Nate is better. Nate is not only a cover guy, but he is physical. You need that type of guy in the secondary. When someone like that who is 210 to 215 hits you like that and he is your cb. Your Lb’s have to be amped to smash everything moving. Also with Michael Lewis who lays the wood as well. It’s going to be alot of positive Highlights this year on defense.
lets not waste our pick on jarret,he’s too slow,he’too small,he can’t block.yes great hands,but there’s guys like bowe and meachem who can run,block,oh and not to mention CATCH the football.
nolan is the man he knows what he is doing, but if we get branch where does franklin go
seacrest i completely agree
LOL jrizzz your are a fucking idiot
deangelo hall is kinda over-rated,If you watched the cowgirls/falcons game,T.O. ate D-halls lunch.and also spit in his face afterwards.I think he also got owned by chad johnson.
Guys this is what Matt Maiocco said about our current cap situation just before we signed Banta-Cain. Looks like we are in pretty good shape entering the draft and season.
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matt’s blog
The 49ers were approximately $15 million under the salary cap. A contract for Banta-Cain would eat into that a little bit. They also need to set aside somewhere in the neighborhood of $7 million for the rookie pool. Teams generally like to enter the regular season with about $5 million in cap space to give them enough flexibility to handle the potential pickups they might have to make because of injuries.
Zeeke, and Seacrest are a little confused I see. Jarrett is anything but small. Unless you consider 6′ 4″ 219, small. You Dipshit. He has the second best hands in this draft, second to Calvin Johnson, and the God he has become(deservedly so). Im not arguing with you as to who is better among this class of Wr’s, but your criticism of Jarrett shows how much you are misinformed. You are making this website less legitmate w/ each post you submit, so stop.
thats all nice but should they get willis to make the interior backers even better
San Francisco has signed free agent LB Tully Banta-Cain to a three-yeal, $8.7 million deal, which includes a $2.9 million signing bonus. Pittsburgh and St. Louis each had been interested in signing Banta-Cain.
I just read an insider profile on michael lewis on espn. Not exactly complimentary of this safety skills. Even said that he is best suited a nickel linebacker. Apparently he was benched because he was getting burnt on the passing plays. Any thoughts? What about Hamlin?
if you guys havn’t noticed by now the NFL is all about names.because on ESPN and all the shows all they talk about is big named guys like T.O. when there is way better guys in the league like marvin harrison.when frank gore made the probowl as the starting halfback,all anyone could talk about was tiki barber.it’s allright I’d take a no-name who can play over a big name game who is known for running his mouth instead of making plays.
Do we have any money left for more FA’s???????
not just in the nfl but also in all sports.just look at the nba all-stars game,shaq made the roster and he only played in six game!!.
The situation is that we need to re-do Gore’s contract….that is all that we NEED to do until the draft. Big M or Erickson…thank you for keeping the info SUPER current….you guys really stay on top of things. Any word on what is happening with Gore or any Kwame trade rumors or draft trade rumors. To talk about Jarrett he isn’t short, but last I checked he was approaching 200 pounds after the Rose Bowl so how did he gain 20 pounds unless he is eating like a slob??? What about us trading for Darrell Jackson…we could throw a draft pick at the seachickens and get him. He IS WAY BETTER than Lelie…why not pick him up for a couple of years? Also, I have also heard rumors (can’t remember the source) that we were interested in trading for Terrell Suggs…..the Ravens can’t be that stupid…can they???
what about frank gore?can we pay are runnng back please.
sorry to whoever got butt hurt over the jarrett comment,ok so he’s not samll and not slow and can catch the ball.damn didn’t know there were niner fans in southern cal.why don’t you like the chargers you LA pansy.
ALSO — Do we have to “pay” compensation for Harris and Allen???????? Weren’t they free agents?
well thats perfect but i say draft willis smith is getting old
we need a #1 wr?
you really are from LA aint ya boy?,don’t let that bulldog mouth overload that puppy dog ass.
p.s all the fags are in SO.cal not NOR CAL.
im sorry i am from LA and im a homo,sorry I like USC.jarrett is cool.sorry guys.you are right jarrett sucks.sorry.
john david booty is a good quarterback.
p.s. im a dodger fan too. giants suck.
To hell with all of that….I just want to know when we are going to pay Gore….he has earned it. Also, Please, Big M or Erickson, could you please dial up Maiocco about any trading that is possible? I was just hoping (in my little pipe dream) that we could trade Kwame and a draft pick to Seattle for Darrell Jackson. The pay should be similar. Or am I basically full of it? We should stop signing people for now….I DO applaud the organization for actually getting out there and signing anyone of got off a plane in San Francisco, but GORE is really important and the time has come to maybe trade some unecessary pieces of our team for either draft picks or quality personell. i say this because the scout.com blog is saying that the seachickens want to trade Darrell Jackson….he would be a good fit for us for two to three years. Remember…..KNOW THY ENEMY!!!
im sorry, but jrizz is an idiot.
I have seen willis play and worth drafting. I would like to see the niners get Landry for LSU, but i am leaning twards willis.
I’m sorry that we’re name calling in here….there’s no reason for it and it solves NOTHING!!!! I know you guys are going to start bashing me, but I actually would like to talk about REAL issues that involve the niners. Gore…..please someone tell me Rosenhouse is on his way to discuss Gore’s contract so we can finalize this issue. IF WE DO THIS……then we just had one of the best free agency periods in history for our team.
The niner’s draft situation (as I think it stands is this) If Branch is available then take him, if he isn’t then take Landry, if Landry isn’t available then take Willis, if he for some strange reason isn’t available then we will trade down or take Carriker.
we need a new post 381 i had to change my battery in my wireless mouse.
He is going to wear number 49?!?! Then what numbers are the drummer going to wear??If any of you have been to niners game you will know what im talking about
i never said that jarrett was short i said he was slow and he wont be a good pro
I have mixed feelings about Jarrett because he IS slow for a receiver….everything else is great. However, since he can’t seperate then that is going to cause him major problems. jerry, have you heard ANY news on a GORE contract extension…. this would be the PERFECT cap to our free agency period.
justin blalock,BLALOCK,BLOLOCK,BLALOCK.was it just me or did pimp daddy cain look like he wasnt happy to be a niner in that pic.
steve-o im a big fan,you were hilarious in jackass 2,im glad to see your a niner fan.yeah dude.
I like landry but honestly do we need another safety?we just signed mike lewis,keith lewis,and mark roman,were pretty stacked at the safety position.
Pimp daddy cain, i think banta-cain hasn’t got much sleep and that is why he looks the way he does in the picutre. I have to admit he doesn’t look happy to me either.
As for jarrett he reminds me of JJ Stokes and therefore i am not interested.
Seacrest definetly said he’s too small, and you said you agreed. Scroll up and read it. Someone posted a couple of comments w/ my name, but I’ll be fine. I can seperate myself by using basic grammar skills. Just remember, the real W Gaines is the one who can spell, puncuate, and use sound arguments. While others simply exploit themselves while trying to prove a point. You clowns are welcome to stick around for comedy-relief purposes though.
pimp daddy, you are REALLY speaking my language because Blalock has been projected to fall to near our neck of the woods in the second round. If he is then we need to snag him because then Kwame is as good as gone. The only way I don’t think we should grab him in the second round is if a valuable receiver (Bowe, Meechum, or Rice), safety (like Merriweather because Roman is getting old) in case we grab a d-linemen in the 1st), or a linebacker ( like spencer). Blalock WILL be a success at the next level….I guarantee it.
Willis McGahee, i didn’t think roman was still with the team? Am i wrong? I do believe we need a def line man though.
CAN WE PLEASE START THE GORE CONTRACT RESTRUCTURING THREAD PLEASE……….it is really the highest priority for the organization at this point in time.
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CARRIKERRRRRRRRR…….if branch dont fall to us,second round-dave harris mlb if blalock doesnt fall to us.we need a replacement for young.
hey ryan the ?100000st,hold your breath about gore…you felcher.mmmmmmmm,okay.with love from drew rosenhouse.
Harris….from Michigan? Shoudn’t we take Lamarr Woodley then because he is WAY better and will be in our range in the second round, but we might not be talking about the same player. I truly see our first round selection priorities going as follows…1)Branch 2)Landry 3)Willis (nolan really likes him A LOT!) 4)Carriker. Mark my words….that is the way our first pick is going to happen by availability.
Blalock would be the STEAL OF THE SECOND ROUND IF WE GET HIM!!! Kwame would be SSSSOOOO unnecessary if we drafted him.