Originally posted by 16to87:PraagJeddy logic in a nutshellOriginally posted by D0PEMAN:Maybe we should draft a QB first, then let him pick his HC, and then let the HC pick the GM! Has that ever worked before?
Not funny lolz.
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Jan 17, 2017 at 5:33 PM
- SmokeCrabtrees
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Not funny lolz.
Jan 17, 2017 at 8:03 PM
- Jmahoney1979
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Another point is that talking to potential GM's about potential coaches you almost have a hiring panel to select your new coach. The majority of the GM candidates wanted Shanahan, and it looks like Shanahan will be the hire. I wonder if the fact that most GM candidates wanted Shanahan played a role.
Jan 18, 2017 at 6:12 AM
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Originally posted by Jmahoney1979:I strongly assume that York received a priority list from all GM candidates.
Another point is that talking to potential GM's about potential coaches you almost have a hiring panel to select your new coach. The majority of the GM candidates wanted Shanahan, and it looks like Shanahan will be the hire. I wonder if the fact that most GM candidates wanted Shanahan played a role.
Jan 19, 2017 at 1:38 AM
- SmokeCrabtrees
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Originally posted by communist:I strongly assume that York received a priority list from all GM candidates.Originally posted by Jmahoney1979:Another point is that talking to potential GM's about potential coaches you almost have a hiring panel to select your new coach. The majority of the GM candidates wanted Shanahan, and it looks like Shanahan will be the hire. I wonder if the fact that most GM candidates wanted Shanahan played a role.
Of course, and to add as a follow up question. How's your relationship with say, their top 3 choices.
Jan 20, 2017 at 9:21 AM
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Caserio, Gooty, and Wolf opting out is the exact reason why you hire a GM first. Coaches rarely last more than 10 years but GM's can be the heart of personnel for far beyond 10 years.
Jan 20, 2017 at 3:49 PM
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Originally posted by Joecool:
Caserio, Gooty, and Wolf opting out is the exact reason why you hire a GM first. Coaches rarely last more than 10 years but GM's can be the heart of personnel for far beyond 10 years.
Well it worked in KC and Seattle so it has to work for SF
Jan 22, 2017 at 9:34 PM
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The front office has done it before. Hired Mike Nolan to sat him to interview Scot McCloughan back in '05. Maybe that is how Paraag/York prefers it. 
Jan 22, 2017 at 9:46 PM
- DonnieDarko
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HC first, GM first, it doesn't matter
If the GM can't draft then the HC and GM will both fail.
If the GM can't draft then the HC and GM will both fail.