Originally posted by HearstFan:
This early season Group pass rush success will be a huge factor in the 2027 decision on Bosa.
The 9ers can't ignore that all their trying to get a DE opposite Bosa didn't move the needle, but this group effort DL has.
And now with Bosa being an injury risk -- he's older and maybe no longer able to give you a full season - heck maybe 10 games a season? What do they do with his restructuring? He is due a huge cap number in 2027 -- $54.9MM. If they can't reach agreement and release him as a post-June 1 cut - its a $22MM dead cap hit, but a $34MM cap savings! They could sign a pretty good DE for $30MM that might give them more than 10 games of availability.
I see a restructuring contract battle with Bosa looming. Maybe they actually trade him before the draft??
There is little correlation between age and injury. Injury's for the most part, kinda happen. Age becomes a concern when players lose explosiveness and can no longer athletically perform at the same level as before.
Bosa didn't record any sacks in Weeks 1 & 2, but he was explosive getting off the ball and causing havoc. He hasn't lost a step.
No DE close to Bosa's caliber will be available able at $30mm/yr, unfortunately the market at DE has exploded and top edge rushers will be commanding $45m+/yr. I'm not necessarily saying you pay Bosa that much, but I also don't think anyone else will, either.