Of Bourne\u2019s 78 catches, 58 (nearly 75%) of them have gone for 1st downs.Here's why the 49ers were wise to give running back Raheem Mostert a raise.Bourne’s ten receiving touchdowns are tied with George Kittle for the most on the team since 2018. Bourne was on the verge of being cut. It doesn't matter who you are, if moving you benefits the team you’ll be moved.49ers general manager denied multiple reports about the 49ers interest in Jamal Adams.Since his sophomore season of 2018 (including playoffs), Bourne\u2019s 78 catches for 933 yards and 10 touchdowns all rank first among 49ers receivers. He joins Michael Crabtree, Anquan Boldin, and Marquise Goodwin in that category. If the 49ers did not place a tender on Bourne, he most likely would’ve signed elsewhere for more than $3.3 million.The NFL is a business. However, Bourne got out. I believe Bourne will establish himself as a top third or fourth option in the NFL.Bourne loves football and plays it with a passion. Bourne made the team his rookie season, but it was not smooth sailing for him. He was in Shanahan’s dreaded doghouse. And now, Bourne is the longest tenured 49ers receiver.Bourne was playing for less than $600,000 a year. But at the same, we cannot forget who Kendrick Bourne is.
As a 3rd or 4th option in the passing game, Bourne is certainly dependable.That contract number is extremely fair. Bourne was on the verge of being cut. Bourne could see an uptick in usage early this season if Deebo Samuel is slow to recover from June foot surgery. Bourne is the 49ers' best receiving threat inside the red zone, as all ten of his career touchdown receptions have come inside the 10-yard line.This cannot be forgotten.
Jul 2, 2020 at 10:22 am ET1 min read Bourne and the 49ers have discussed a contract extension, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports. When and if Bourne signs a contract extension, I’d expect it to be in the $4-5 million range.
Losing the charismatic Bourne would be the icing on the cake.With free agency and the draft over, it makes little sense to move Bourne’s contract. That is a bargain for a wide receiver who does nothing but catch 1st downs and touchdowns.To put that in perspective, over the same time frame:The 49ers have reached out to free agent tight ends Delanie Walker and Jordan Reed according to reports.Since his sophomore season of 2018 (including playoffs), Bourne’s 78 catches for 933 yards and 10 touchdowns all rank first among 49ers receivers. Kendrick Bourne signed a 1 year, $3,259,000 contract with the San Francisco 49ers, including an average annual salary of $3,259,000.
Was John Lynch responsible? When and if Bourne signs a contract extension, I\u2019d expect it to be in the $4-5 million range. Bourne is … He simply loves what he does, and that is evident. He’s spent the last three years with the team and caught 30 passes for 358 yards and five touchdowns last season. Since 2010, Bourne is one of four 49ers receivers to accumulate over 1,000 yards. From dapping up teammates, to pregame dance offs, to end-zone celebrations, Kendrick Bourne is a best friend.Here's why 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is so disrespected.In recent years, it has been hard to use the words dependable and 49ers receiver in the same sentence. When and if Bourne signs a contract extension, I’d expect it to be in the $4-5 million range. We were reminded of that when the 49ers traded DeForest Buckner. That is something no other 49ers player has been able to do to date. The 49ers have had discussions about contract extensions … That is something no other 49ers player has been able to do to date. He is too valuable.Both the 49ers and Seahawks were interested in trading for Adams, but only the Seahawks pulled off the deal.Kendrick Bourne joined the 49ers in 2017 as an undrafted free agent. In 2020, Bourne will earn a base salary of $3,259,000, while carrying a cap hit of $3,259,000. Bourne missed a meeting, and Coach Kyle Shanahan let him have it. Bourne made the team his rookie season, but it was not smooth sailing for him. Contract Terms: 1 yr (s) / … Mostert is signed through 2021, but he is in line for a pay raise after the 2019 campaign he had.
On April 30, 2017, the San Francisco 49ers signed Bourne to a three-year, $ 1.67 million contract as an undrafted free agent. He was in Shanahan\u2019s dreaded doghouse.
The departures of Buckner and Staley make for enough locker-room turnover as it is. 2017 season: Rookie year [ edit ]