faba Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Niners forfeit fifth-round draft pick after tampering with Bears' Briggs Associated Press Updated: March 24, 2008, 6:32 PM ET Comment Email Print NEW YORK -- The San Francisco 49ers have forfeited their fifth-round pick in next month's NFL draft after commissioner Roger Goodell deemed them guilty of tampering with Chicago linebacker Lance Briggs. Goodell also determined the teams will switch picks in the third round of the April 26-27 draft. Chicago, which had the 12th pick, will get San Francisco's seventh pick and the 49ers will get Chicago's choice. Goodell determined that the 49ers violated the NFL's anti-tampering policy by contacting Briggs' agent, Drew Rosenhaus, about his client during the 2007 season. Briggs, an all-Pro in 2007, had been designated as Chicago's franchise player, signing a one-year tender that meant he could not leave the Bears. He had been expected to leave as a free agent after last season but instead re-signed with Chicago for $36 million over six years. Briggs will earn $21.6 million in the first three years of the deal and $13 million of the contract is guaranteed. There had been reports of contact between the 49ers and Rosenhaus last season, and the Bears filed a tampering charge with the NFL. Goodell said both teams cooperated with his investigation into the allegations. Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aec4 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 SF will also be forced to swap picks with the Bears in round 3... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 that's what it says in article... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joiseyjet Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 You almost made my day ,I was hoping that the 49`ers lost their first round pick & wouldn`t have one to give the New England Cheat-tahs & the patsy`s woundn`t be picking till the second rd. ,oh well to bad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 lol they couldn't take away their first round pick if it was traded. 1st rounder would be way too harsh anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 that's what it says in article... HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi_Jet1121 Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 49ers desirved it anyways. Giving away #7 Round Pick To New England Im glad they have to give up picks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 49ers BLOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serphnx Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I seriously wonder which franchise is run worse now, the Raiders or the Niners? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayNoToDMC Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Why the does Chicago get compensation from the NFL, but the Jet's didn't get **** from Spygate. I seriously wonder which franchise is run worse now, the Raiders or the Niners? Raiders are in a league of their own Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 Why the does Chicago get compensation from the NFL, but the Jet's didn't get **** from Spygate. Speaking of Spy Gate. The NFL is VERY close to an agreement with Matt Walsh to actually see what evidence he has on Spy Gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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