Not sure i understand...

When you say risky? You mean like wasting a draft pick? Surely your not suggesting they threw big money at him without the stipulation he is able to play? He's not getting like millions or much until he is able to play. Smart move financially really for San Fran, he is virtually cost free unless he can contribute and you could end up with a first round type guy and all you risk is a 4th round pick. He won't get paid very much at all unless he plays. No one is throwing big money at him till then.