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In the wake of the Scot McCloughan leave of absence -- and possible relocation -- we consider what changes might befall the team as we throttle towards the draft and the rest of the offseason. One interesting potential development, per Tim Kawakami of the San Jose Mercury News, is that QB Alex Smith's job security (tenuous as it is) might be further threatened now that his one vocal supporter is likely gone.
If this is the case, the 49ers might be up the creek, as the saying goes, since the free agent market is all but dried up. Or are they?
Going a bit speculative here, but back when we considered the possible trade destinations for Donovan McNabb, the 49ers were considered one of the front-runners given the slate of QBs on the depth chart and their trade ammunition. If Kawakami's insights are true -- that team president Jed York was instrumental in going after Kurt Warner, and "pushed" for the team to call on Jay Cutler and Brady Quinn in the past -- and if McCloughan is no longer in the way, what's stopping York from again pushing to acquire a player that is, by all accounts (and for the right price), available? If this team is suddenly the favorite to win the NFC West, wouldn't it make sense to acquire a proven veteran QB that -- failures at the highest level aside -- has been to the playoffs on a near-yearly basis? Doesn't seem like much of a stretch, we'll see whether this heats up.
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Mar 22, 2010 at 1:57 PM
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Mar 22, 2010 at 1:57 PM
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Its gonna happen, whether you like it or not.
Mar 22, 2010 at 1:59 PM
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Originally posted by susweel:
Its gonna happen, whether you like it or not.
McNabb will not leave Philly. No way.
Mar 22, 2010 at 1:59 PM
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Originally posted by susweel:
Its gonna happen, whether you like it or not.
the trade or the rumors
Mar 22, 2010 at 1:59 PM
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Mar 22, 2010 at 2:00 PM
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ESPN Insider loves to draw whatever unlikely conclusions they can from scraps of half-legit info.
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Mar 22, 2010 at 2:01 PM
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"speculation"
Mar 22, 2010 at 2:01 PM
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Originally posted by susweel:
Its gonna happen, whether you like it or not.
You just love stirring up s**t don't you?
Mar 22, 2010 at 2:02 PM
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It's just speculation. And I thought Philly wanted to firsts for him, YEAH f**kIN RIGHT
f**k mcloseasuperbowlbecauseimafatassthatdoesntknowtherecanbetiesinthenflbecauseimasstupidasilook
f**k mcloseasuperbowlbecauseimafatassthatdoesntknowtherecanbetiesinthenflbecauseimasstupidasilook
Mar 22, 2010 at 2:02 PM
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This is one of the most tenuous links ever. The hacks must be getting desperate.
Mar 22, 2010 at 2:02 PM
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Originally posted by susweel:
Its gonna happen, whether you like it or not.
Mar 22, 2010 at 2:03 PM
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Originally posted by 9erfanAUS:
ESPN Insider loves to draw whatever unlikely conclusions they can from scraps of half-legit info.
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They are worse than Florio. Worse because Florio gives his crap away for free....insider tries to sell you crap.
Mar 22, 2010 at 2:03 PM
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I'd rather have Kolb.............
Mar 22, 2010 at 2:04 PM
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Mar 22, 2010 at 2:04 PM
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I think Vick would more likely be shipped. Not Mcnabb