1. As many of you have already stated, there will likely be a battle for the Cap mantle. Punisher v. Bucky most likely. This will be interesting for a while but will not last more than a few months. Eventually, somebody else will assume the mantle but...

2. Do not expect it to last long. Take a look at Marvel.com and read the Daily Bugle story. There's only one confirmed sniper shot to Cap's shoulder. That would not kill him. This was all part of a plan to get Cap underground. Look for Fury to be behind this. Steve is alive and well and biding his time.