Paraag Marathe is a paradox. He is simultaneously the most praised and hated member of the 49ers’ front office. When the team is struggling, he’s the meddlesome outsider, quietly whispering money-saving suggestions into the ear of Jed York.
When the team is doing well, he’s the salary cap wizard who bamboozles agents into signing team-friendly deals. With both Deebo Samuel and Nick Bosa up for contract extensions this offseason, Marathe will obviously have a big role in getting those deals done. So what’s it like dealing with him when the money is on the line?
Jimmie Ward offered some answers to that question in his recent Instagram live.