Does the salary cap actually exist for the 49ers? Their big-ticket signings have grabbed plenty of headlines over the last couple of years, but they’ve never managed to run into serious cap problems. That’s due to good cap management, and a reliance on key players either on rookie deals or outperforming cheap free agent contracts. At some point they’ll have to make hard … [Read more...] about How to build a winner: 49ers’ spending by position
Archives for March 2023
Light the beam: The Kings’ playoff drought is officially over
Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images The Kings have secured home court and their first playoff berth in almost two decades. As former Sacramento Kings guard Vince Carter once said... It’s over. The inevitable has finally happened, and the longest active playoff drought in American sports – one that spanned four presidencies and eight Fast and Furious films — has … [Read more...] about Light the beam: The Kings’ playoff drought is officially over
The first series preview
Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images Baseball is here. At long, long, long last, baseball is here. The San Francisco Giants, who mysteriously are not listing Arson Judge on their active roster, have packed their lucky underwear, traveled across the country, made their final roster decisions, and are now set to take on the New York Yankees, a team that won 99 games a … [Read more...] about The first series preview
2023 NBA Playoff Predictions: Western Conference
As the 2023 NBA playoffs rapidly approach, some teams are beginning to clinch their spots. Based on the current standings, here is an analysis and my predictions for each Western team in the playoff picture. 2023 NBA Playoff Predictions: Western Conference Denver Nuggets The last few playoffs ended in disappointment for the Denver Nuggets, but this season may be different. They … [Read more...] about 2023 NBA Playoff Predictions: Western Conference
Final Thoughts for the San Francisco Giants Ahead of Opening Day
Opening Day is right around the corner, and thanks to the overall solidity of the roster, the San Francisco Giants can go into the season with a realistic hope of reaching the playoffs. It will not be another year like 2021, where they know they’re in the postseason three months in and end up winning over 100 games, but the Giants look like contenders, and that’s worth our … [Read more...] about Final Thoughts for the San Francisco Giants Ahead of Opening Day