Originally posted by SmokeyJoe:
Originally posted by SinceXVI:
Sure that's why he threw for 11 out of 29 plays the 1st half against CHI the week before.
And you ignore the fact that Seattle was already set up to be exploited against a play action pass play, there was no reason to keep running QB power repeatedly.
And the point of my original post is that it's time for both Trey and the Niners to part ways as it wouldn't benefit either party to continue the relationship.
Whether it's due to Trey's lack of ability or Shanahan's mistake in coaching or drafting him is irrelevant at this point.
I don't disagree with you that they shouldn't have been running him like that. I just disagree with your alternative solution, especially if they weren't confident he could do it as a staff. I'd prefer him not playing if he can't do basic things, regardless of his draft investment… especially when the team is primed to go on a SB run. The best player has to be playing to honor that team. But the staff decided development of the player was more important and they tried to thread the needle between that development and winning games.
At the same time, let's not forget how absolutely terrible the Seahawks and Bears run defense was. It was working against Seattle until he was broken.
For argument sake, it's irrelevant whether Lance's failure with the the Niners is due to coaching or his ability, the issue is he makes more $ than all the other three QBs combined. That is not acceptable for a likely #3 QB.
At this point the team needs to take the cap hit this year which will only increase next year, get whatever draft comp they can receive and let him try to restart his career elsewhere while the team moves on to focusing on winning a championship now.
Please note that my post isn't really meant for the usual suspects on here, but for the media that follows this thread.
It's just time to move on from Lance, it makes sense from a business standpoint and as a professional courtesy to a player still trying to establish himself.
