49ers: Why San Francisco Is a Top Destination for GM Candidates

Why the 49ers Are a Top Destination for GM Candidates

By Eric Gamboa | Jan 5, 2017

Dec 11, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; A San Francisco 49ers fan holds a sign reading "still faithful" during the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at Levi's Stadium. The New York Jets defeated the San Francisco 49ers 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 8, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York during a “Handoff to Houston” press conference at the Super Bowl Media Center at Moscone Center-West. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

CEO Jed York’s Money

Say what you want about CEO Jed York, but the guy is not afraid to spend money. Right now, York is on the hook for $69 million he owes to former head coaches Jim Tomsula and Chip Kelly. Yes, that’s right, York still owes Tomsula millions of dollars.

Furthermore, York also owes money to the coaching staffs under Kelly and Tomsula. Finally, York owes millions to former GM Trent Baalke. I think that York, if nothing else, has proven that he wants to get it right and is not afraid to spend large sums of cash to do just that.

In addition, to York’s willingness to “make it rain,” the 49ers have an estimated $80 million in cap space heading into 2017, per overthecap.com. This number might grow to above $100 million if the new GM cuts current 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick and outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks.

This will allow the new GM to go after the guys he wants in this upcoming NFL free-agency period.