49ers Restructure Ted Ginn's Contract

by David Fucillo on Sep 9, 2011 11:27 AM PDT in San Francisco 49ers News

Brian McIntyre, who runs Mac's Football Blog and writes for a variety of outlets, is reporting that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ted Ginn Jr. has restructured his contract in a move that lowers his 2011 base salary and voids the final year of his contract. I had been under the impression Ginn was a free agent after this season, but apparently he had a voidable 2012 year. I learn something new every day.

The move is an intriguing one depending on how the 49ers plan on handling Ginn this season. There could be a host of reasons for this restructuring. Maybe the 49ers think they can deal Ginn with a lower base salary? The team brought in Donnie Avery for a workout, so some might speculate the team could try and move Ginn and add Avery. There's nothing to indicate that is the case, but this is a peculiar move given the timing and the 49ers existing cap space. After all, this wasn't a move to simply spare essential cap space.

Ginn is in an interesting situation in 2011. He has struggled with drops in previous seasons but word out of camp has been nothing but positive thus far with Greg Roman and Michael Crabtree both heaping praise on Ginn. Throw in his impressive punt return numbers last season (he was third in the NFL in average yards) and I think there is still a decent amount of value in Ginn.

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idk how they let him write this stuff

http://www.csnbayarea.com/09/09/11/bRattob-Shut-up-about-Alex-Smith-/mobile_landing.html?blockID=561850&feedID=2800

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by Sippin'onGinn&Juice on Sep 9, 2011 11:30 AM PDT via mobile reply actions

"with my mind on my money, and my money on my mind"

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by jacobtaylor2002 on Sep 9, 2011 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions

wow

He sounds like a 12 yr old…

by Virginia9er on Sep 9, 2011 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions

Not a great article.

The premise is a good idea, because obviously we’re all tired of hearing about Alex and presenting the same arguments. But to say that, and then offer an opinion about it? Dumb.

by Rhombus on Sep 9, 2011 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions

My question after reading that

Is Ray Ratto == Drew Kerr? Has anyone seen them in the room at the same time??

by asmithisaverage on Sep 9, 2011 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions

really?

Not sure I’d compare my worst enemy to Ray Ratto.

Also, given how many people on this site will fight to the death in support of Alex Smith, I think it’s a generally group as opposed to singling out one person.

by David Fucillo on Sep 9, 2011 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh, I thought I was being humorous.

Then again, I’ve always liked Ray Ratto since I read him as a kid.

by asmithisaverage on Sep 9, 2011 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Ratto

I was probably overreacting with “compare my worst enemy.” I don’t take him seriously so I guess he doesn’t really annoy me. He’s basically sort of acting like a clown.

by David Fucillo on Sep 9, 2011 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Nobody will fight to the death here.

It ain’t Candlestick’s lavatory.

by Mindless on Sep 10, 2011 1:08 AM PDT up reply actions

nice

5. Your friends will hate you if you keep invoking his name, to the point where they will either force you into rehab, an intervention, or just skip to Step Three and beat the hell out of you.

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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Sep 9, 2011 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Fooch

All major internet data-bases that cover free agents had Ginn as one following this season. So, I am right with you on that one.

All things equal, I would rather have (a healthy) Donnie Avery over Ted Ginn. The former Rams receiver is much better. 100 catches in 2008 and 2009 combined.

I wonder what the 49ers could get for Ginn? A 2013 7th round pick ala Taylor Mays?

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by nocal81(Vincent) on Sep 9, 2011 11:36 AM PDT reply actions

maybe everyone just assumed the 49ers would exercise their right to void the last year

by reedkrase on Sep 9, 2011 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions

I wouldn't be surprised if they told Ginn that it was either restructure of Death....or just getting cut.

Ginn has done a fine job this off season and the 49ers probably told him that if he lowered his salary and voided the last year, then he would basicaly have a one year contract and that he would need to prove himself with production to earn a better and longer contract.

If he refused, then they would cut him and sign Avery.

by ericalancanty on Sep 9, 2011 11:57 AM PDT reply actions

Might still sign Avery?

by bmcrae83@yahoo.com on Sep 9, 2011 11:58 AM PDT reply actions

I think

Avery was being used as leverage for Ginn to restructure his contact. At least, that is how I view it.

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by nocal81(Vincent) on Sep 9, 2011 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Ginn still gets $1 million

With incentives he could still make more than Joshua Morgan and Kyle Williams combined. Bet he chose to restructure because he knew no one else would pay him as much and if he has a good year, he can demand more next year.

by reedkrase on Sep 9, 2011 12:06 PM PDT reply actions

I hope the incentives are based on special team returns

by asmithisaverage on Sep 9, 2011 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions

I think he restructured

because he knows that $1 million dollars is a pretty good deal for him, especially with fewer kick returns. I think most players know what they are worth.

by MATTCW on Sep 9, 2011 12:35 PM PDT reply actions

unless they're named dashon

by reedkrase on Sep 9, 2011 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions

that was Dashon before free agency.

by Mood_Indigo on Sep 9, 2011 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions

I expect Ginn to stick around

I don’t believe Avery brings the same threat to a defense Ginn brings. Plus I am hoping all the positive talk about him so far isn’t just a smoke screen. If he can not drop passes he adds an element to our offense that we need, specially if we want to run short routes and have a defense still respect the deep ball possibility. I don’t think picking up Avery is a good move unless we have a few injuries.

Our WR group should be set I don’t like the idea of changing anything right now unless your talking about bringing in a Fitzgerald type receiver.

by TriPPinG on Sep 9, 2011 1:00 PM PDT reply actions

I'm with you this ...!!

I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!

by Edggy on Sep 9, 2011 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Dang , I'm with you ( on ) this ...!!

I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!

by Edggy on Sep 9, 2011 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions

He's had 3 offensive coordinators in 2 years

Too early to give up on Ginn. Have you seen his offensive offensive line? He so busy smashing his fingers face palming he is too battered and bruised to hall in a catch. Ginn should be happy to get out SF so he can go to a team that will showcase his talent, 100 catches, 1200 yards, 11 TDs … Mike Singletarys fault!!!!!

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by bignerd on Sep 9, 2011 1:22 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

have you seen this article posted above?

http://www.csnbayarea.com/09/09/11/bRattob-Shut-up-about-Alex-Smith-/mobile_landing.html?blockID=561850&feedID=2800

feels like it applies

by reedkrase on Sep 9, 2011 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions

I didn't even mention HeWhoShallNotBeBlamed

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by bignerd on Sep 9, 2011 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions

He was implying that the same article could be use for Ginn as well as Smith.

All the excuses as to why he hasn’t been able to succeed.

I just read the article myself and pucked in my mouth. The only reason the fatbastard (Austin Powers enemy) has a job is because we all talk about Smith and company. Good or bad, it still helps the ratings and keeps in a job. Very ungratefull for us gracious fans to keep him in a job…..

Ratto should take him own advise.

by ericalancanty on Sep 9, 2011 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Of course that would be PUKED!

This isn’t Hockey…..

by ericalancanty on Sep 9, 2011 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions

It works for both sides

The team is able to get him for an amount that is suitable for his role on the team & Ginn would be able to hit the open market sooner so if he has a good season he can cash in on it

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by Lok on Sep 9, 2011 3:08 PM PDT reply actions