Do you have any faith in the organization's "plan" for next year?

Originally posted by Viperboy:

Denise, sell the team, or re- marry........Do SOMETHING !

Someone take one for the team, literally!

I'll bet these dudes have the inside info on da plane

Actually, yes. Kelly knows what kind of offensive players he wants...one was Beadles, who excels in the ZBS. I think Baalke will draft OG Garnett, or someone like him, a big man who can move and thrive in the ZBS. He wants big WR's who can run...they already signed Eric Rogers, who fits that mold. I also think DeAndre Smelter fits that mold. They'll likely draft another similar. They re-signed Draughn, a versatile RB who's an excellent receiver out of the backfield. Kelly likes his backfield, with Hyde & Co. I'd expect JuJuan Harris to thrive in that offense. I anticipate Baalke drafting a QB like Prescott...again, a big man who can beat you with his arm and legs.

On defense, DC O'Neil plans to employ a relentless defense, which leads me to believe/hope they land Buckner. It's critical they reform a front 3 who can set the tone for the rest of the defense. I know they've done a lot of research on Vernon Butler...another guy I'd love to see in our DL rotation. They'll draft a LB to compete for a starting position. They'll likely add a pass rusher, possibly a S if they trade Bethea and probably a CB. The key to a relentless defense is an imposing DL...many good things result from that.

ST's should also be strong...they dipped some last year, do STC Swinton will need to shore that up. Again, guys who can run will be strong candidates to improve ST's.

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

You think Denver regrets sucking in 2010 which allowed them to get Von Miller in 2011???

Did Denver intend to suck BEFORE the season started ?
Not all top picks turn into Von Miller

If Baalke and the owners kid go in this direction I cry uncle

Faith you say?

Originally posted by CorvaNinerFan:

Actually, yes. Kelly knows what kind of offensive players he wants...one was Beadles, who excels in the ZBS. I think Baalke will draft OG Garnett, or someone like him, a big man who can move and thrive in the ZBS. He wants big WR's who can run...they already signed Eric Rogers, who fits that mold. I also think DeAndre Smelter fits that mold. They'll likely draft another similar. They re-signed Draughn, a versatile RB who's an excellent receiver out of the backfield. Kelly likes his backfield, with Hyde & Co. I'd expect JuJuan Harris to thrive in that offense. I anticipate Baalke drafting a QB like Prescott...again, a big man who can beat you with his arm and legs.

On defense, DC O'Neil plans to employ a relentless defense, which leads me to believe/hope they land Buckner. It's critical they reform a front 3 who can set the tone for the rest of the defense. I know they've done a lot of research on Vernon Butler...another guy I'd love to see in our DL rotation. They'll draft a LB to compete for a starting position. They'll likely add a pass rusher, possibly a S if they trade Bethea and probably a CB. The key to a relentless defense is an imposing DL...many good things result from that.

ST's should also be strong...they dipped some last year, do STC Swinton will need to shore that up. Again, guys who can run will be strong candidates to improve ST's.

Really nice post, man!

Originally posted by CorvaNinerFan:
Actually, yes. Kelly knows what kind of offensive players he wants...one was Beadles, who excels in the ZBS. I think Baalke will draft OG Garnett, or someone like him, a big man who can move and thrive in the ZBS. He wants big WR's who can run...they already signed Eric Rogers, who fits that mold. I also think DeAndre Smelter fits that mold. They'll likely draft another similar. They re-signed Draughn, a versatile RB who's an excellent receiver out of the backfield. Kelly likes his backfield, with Hyde & Co. I'd expect JuJuan Harris to thrive in that offense. I anticipate Baalke drafting a QB like Prescott...again, a big man who can beat you with his arm and legs.

On defense, DC O'Neil plans to employ a relentless defense, which leads me to believe/hope they land Buckner. It's critical they reform a front 3 who can set the tone for the rest of the defense. I know they've done a lot of research on Vernon Butler...another guy I'd love to see in our DL rotation. They'll draft a LB to compete for a starting position. They'll likely add a pass rusher, possibly a S if they trade Bethea and probably a CB. The key to a relentless defense is an imposing DL...many good things result from that.

ST's should also be strong...they dipped some last year, do STC Swinton will need to shore that up. Again, guys who can run will be strong candidates to improve ST's.

Great story. Hope you are right.

Originally posted by susweel:
Got more faith in the tooth fairy.

Just "Hoping to make America great again"....sigh.

Originally posted by Viperboy:
Did Denver intend to suck BEFORE the season started ?
Not all top picks turn into Von Miller

If Baalke and the owners kid go in this direction I cry uncle

No but it certainly didn't hurt them. If you look at most of the top teams, their rise was keyed by guys taken early in the draft.

Building through the draft is still the best way to go and this wasn't going to be a playoff team next year no matter what they did so if they just opted to stand pat, basically tanking, getting the highest pick they can get in a draft which looks to be elite talent rich at the top and then throwing some money around in extending players and FA, I'd be down with that if that is what they are doing.

Having a winning formula in the NFL is difficult. When the right coach comes along and the team starts to win you don't mess with it. The 49ers did just that by firing Harbaugh snd then hiring a coach who had no business calling the shots on game day. In some circles that is defined as a death wish. However, I'm a 49er fan and Chip is the X-factor. Chip will get into a power struggle with Baalke and this time Trent packs his bags.

Originally posted by RishikeshA:
Having a winning formula in the NFL is difficult. When the right coach comes along and the team starts to win you don't mess with it. The 49ers did just that by firing Harbaugh snd then hiring a coach who had no business calling the shots on game day. In some circles that is defined as a death wish. However, I'm a 49er fan and Chip is the X-factor. Chip will get into a power struggle with Baalke and this time Trent packs his bags.

I really don't think that will happen, not as long as Gamble is around. He's kind of the buffer that both guys respect.

Some of you will just never get it. Keep criticizing baalke behind your computer while he manages one of the greatest NFL franchises. He's not going anywhere, and the team will take a big leap this year and the experts on here who were critiquing every move will change their tune and say they saw it coming the entire time.

LOL.

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by Viperboy:
Did Denver intend to suck BEFORE the season started ?
Not all top picks turn into Von Miller

If Baalke and the owners kid go in this direction I cry uncle

No but it certainly didn't hurt them. If you look at most of the top teams, their rise was keyed by guys taken early in the draft.

Building through the draft is still the best way to go and this wasn't going to be a playoff team next year no matter what they did so if they just opted to stand pat, basically tanking, getting the highest pick they can get in a draft which looks to be elite talent rich at the top and then throwing some money around in extending players and FA, I'd be down with that if that is what they are doing.

You would be cool with tanking 2016 season in the hopes of getting talented players net year? And you think most of the top teams key rise was after they picked guys early in the draft?

I disagree. I don't think they are planning to tank. It is by their poor moves that we suck, I doubt this is intentional. They clearly don't have that level of foresight.
Two, the top teams who have stayed at the top don't necessarily pick early. Also, the teams that pick perennially at the top aren't necessarily good. Teams like the Lions, Browns and Jags pick high almost every year and get nowhere. At the same time teams like NE, GB and Pitts who are perennial winners are picking low yet keep winning.

It is all about team management and this team management is terrible. We have a bottom tier roster and a butt load of salary cap space. No matter how that is spinned, that is just poor management, assuming you want to put together a winning team.

If you want to maximize profits only, this is great management.