Originally posted by NinerGM:
I think Scotty knows the heat is on. He must have a successful off-season to keep the heat off. Singletary has made hires that bring a lot of credibility to the coaching of the OL, so if this group again falls flat or talent becomes major question, Scotty will be the odd man out.
That being said, there's a strong possibility we take Iupati AND keep Baas only because the Collective Bargaining Agreement officially makes Baas a RFA, so if say Dallas wants him they'll have to offer a 2nd round pick for him I believe and I doubt any team would be willing to give up anything higher than a 4th for a player that hasn't shown much, what he's shown hasn't been that great, and has a injury history. Baas isn't like Kosier whom compensation was not required.
It will be very, very easy to keep Baas and Scott has expressed his personal doubts in Baas' ability to start. I read that clearly as Scott being open to an upgrade here, possibly in the 1st because we have 2 picks, and because of the pressure for him to succeed this off-season.
That's true but we can still trade him after April 17th for less compensation. If your situation was to be the case. If that's the route we want to take.