49ers | Giving McCloughan leave of absence

Originally posted by Roxy:
I'm sorry. I am all for having compassion when someone is struggling, and letting them do what they need to do in order to work through the harder challenges in life, but he is the General Manager of an NFL franchise. He needs to be more functional and competent than the insurance agent or the software programmer. Needing to bail on his NFL franchise 5 weeks before the draft for personal reasons relating to a divorce is a sign that he is not up to the task of being a GM in the National Football League.

Read Walsh's history. Homeboy was having nervous breakdowns due to Eddie riding him and his wife threatening to leave, and he rode it out. Tony Dungee's son killed himself and he was coaching again within a month or so (a dubious decision IMHO). Did you ever hear of Polian or Ron Wolf doing something like this? My point is that at this level you should be extremely high functioning and committed and if you are not, maybe it's time to play western scout again. Sorry Scott, but if this is about divorce or your personal demons, then I truly wish you the best, but I also feel like you've really let the team down.

Originally posted by SanDiego49er:

Originally posted by RedWaltz24:

Originally posted by SnakePlissken:
This is really sad, I think I recall McCloughan's bio mentioning that he had 3 little kids! -Those children will be scarred for life.

Welcome to the modern "family." The U.S. has over a 50% divorce rate and it is the kids that pay the harshest price.

The divorce rate is around 70% in CA. Among the highest in the nation.

Originally posted by susweel:

Originally posted by 9erfanAUS:

Originally posted by kidash:
To all the posters saying good riddance to McC before this tidbit came to light, SHAME ON YOU!!!!!

If you haven't been through a divorce and know nothing about the subject, y'all should just keep your mouth shut!

- 98

Nor can I understand the people who say that McCloughan should be continuing to work at this time of his life.

-9fA

I don't know nothing about going through a divorce. Nor do I care about McClueless's divorce. I'm just glad he is not our GM anymore.

I also think it shows how soft he is if can't continue to work during this.

Strong men are leaders and clearly McClueless is not a leader.

Originally posted by vrabbit:
did anyone email the Matt's with this info about this divorce possibly being Scotty's? (the 49ers GM)

I just did

Originally posted by Roxy:
I'm sorry. I am all for having compassion when someone is struggling, and letting them do what they need to do in order to work through the harder challenges in life, but he is the General Manager of an NFL franchise. He needs to be more functional and competent than the insurance agent or the software programmer. Needing to bail on his NFL franchise 5 weeks before the draft for personal reasons relating to a divorce is a sign that he is not up to the task of being a GM in the National Football League.

Read Walsh's history. Homeboy was having nervous breakdowns due to Eddie riding him and his wife threatening to leave, and he rode it out. Tony Dungee's son killed himself and he was coaching again within a month or so (a dubious decision IMHO). Did you ever hear of Polian or Ron Wolf doing something like this? My point is that at this level you should be extremely high functioning and committed and if you are not, maybe it's time to play western scout again. Sorry Scott, but if this is about divorce or your personal demons, then I truly wish you the best, but I also feel like you've really let the team down.

Originally posted by kidash:
To all the posters saying good riddance to McC before this tidbit came to light, SHAME ON YOU!!!!!

If you haven't been through a divorce and know nothing about the subject, y'all should just keep your mouth shut!

- 98

Originally posted by susweel:

Originally posted by 9erfanAUS:

Originally posted by kidash:
To all the posters saying good riddance to McC before this tidbit came to light, SHAME ON YOU!!!!!

If you haven't been through a divorce and know nothing about the subject, y'all should just keep your mouth shut!

- 98

Nor can I understand the people who say that McCloughan should be continuing to work at this time of his life.

-9fA

I don't know nothing about going through a divorce. Nor do I care about McClueless's divorce. I'm just glad he is not our GM anymore.

I also think it shows how soft he is if can't continue to work during this.

Strong men are leaders and clearly McClueless is not a leader.

Originally posted by skibeerski:

Originally posted by kidash:
To all the posters saying good riddance to McC before this tidbit came to light, SHAME ON YOU!!!!!

If you haven't been through a divorce and know nothing about the subject, y'all should just keep your mouth shut!

- 98

I agree with you kidash. No matter how you felt about his performance as a GM it wasn't for a lack of trying. And that is likely the very reason he's getting a divorce. So in essence, he sacraficed his personal life for the niners. Divorce sucks, especially with kids involved. Good luck to you Scotty.

Originally posted by NineFourNiner:

Originally posted by vrabbit:
did anyone email the Matt's with this info about this divorce possibly being Scotty's? (the 49ers GM)

I just did

Hours ago, son.

Originally posted by Joecool:

Originally posted by SanDiego49er:

Originally posted by RedWaltz24:

Originally posted by SnakePlissken:
This is really sad, I think I recall McCloughan's bio mentioning that he had 3 little kids! -Those children will be scarred for life.

Welcome to the modern "family." The U.S. has over a 50% divorce rate and it is the kids that pay the harshest price.

The divorce rate is around 70% in CA. Among the highest in the nation.

Seriously, if you're parents are not divorced, you're not normal.