Originally posted by SisterFister:The salary cap has nothing to do with a value of a franchise. Every team has to spend a certain percentage every four years. Just because the 49ers are 50 million under this year doesn't mean it goes into Jeds pocket. That money will roll over to next year's cap and the 49ers will be forced to spend most of it based on league rules.
Jed is a pretty solid business man. He is respected by other owners because he brings in money. Driving the value of the 49ers up is good for the rest of the owners in the NFL. This explains why Jerry Jones is respected among his fellow owners despite being a constant loser on the field.
Us fans don't care about the money. We just want W's and championships. And that's how we evaluate whether an owner is good or not. Does he invest in the team? Hire good coaches? Scouting? Management? Does he do whatever it takes to win despite the costs?
Knowing what we know about Jed, his business abilities, and his lack of commitment to putting the best team and coaches on the field, it is easy to see how he can be respected by his peers and loathed by the fans.
I really hope he turns the corner. I'm not sure if he ever will. I wish he had that warrior mentality. I hate losing in anything. I can't stand it. Some people are ok with it. Right now, Jed seems to be one of those people.
Jed got Levi's built on Harbaugh's back. Without Harbs, Jeb would have nothing.
