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Message: <blockquote data-quote="HardRightEdge" data-source="post: 557210">Yeah, the fact the guarantees in years 2-4 are for injury only makes a huge difference.  And it makes a lot of sense.Kaepernick has a world of talent and potential, as yet not fully realized.  In fact, to my eye, he regressed last season as a pocket passer which presents a major risk.  The 49ers would obviously like him to be a Pro Bowl caliber QB, they think he can be an elite QB, but the deal must reflect that he isn't one yet.So, in his 4th. year and 3rd. year as a starter, he's reached the point where the rubber meets the road.  If he makes the move toward eliteness in 2014, a commensurate contract is in place.  If he doesn't, there are options...like a renegotiation or a change of direction.  They did a quick pivot away from Smith; this deal would allow them do it again if the situation warrants.On the flip side, if Kaepernick blows the top off the league in 2014, you can bet your bottom dollar he'll be going back to SF to renegotiate this deal to convert some of those future dollars to guaranteed money, which would be appropriate.</blockquote>

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