John Lynch - 49ers GM

Originally posted by SofaKing:

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:

I don't get it. People act like the Broncos went 4-12 last year. They were a miracle against Kansas City away from making the playoffs this season. And the year they won the Super Bowl, Manning was trash. Nothing more than a spiritual leader.

Right. Not sure how people can criticize what Denver has built during that time period. They've been one of the most successful teams in the league in every respect. Drafting, FA signings, the coaching staffs they've put together. It's all been top-notch, among the very best in the league.

Bringing in someone from that background, who also spent time in New England can only be a positive. I mean, thats what we're looking for right? To bring successful people in the organization.

Originally posted by SofaKing:

Originally posted by dj43:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by SofaKing:

You're right, I was being too generous. Looking at their drafts from 2013-present, it's been a s**tshow.

Even more seems to reinforce that drafting is largely about luck as well as player development. I doubt that their scouts and GM suddenly just started to suck after all the success they had from 2010-2012, its just every time you choose a player, you roll the dice and more often than not, you crap out.

That is the key, and what has been missing with this franchise for years.

Bill Belichick just keeps bringing in all kinds of players and trains them up to the "New England" way. It is more than just Brady that keeps that machine rolling.

I agree. Heck, they went 11-5 one year with Matt Cassel lol. Garoppolo went in and they didn't miss a beat either. They flat-out know how to find players who fit and develop them.

Originally posted by dj43:

Originally posted by Afrikan:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by Afrikan:

One of the first things Lynch should do is stop this lawsuit against Aldon for f**kin 300k.

Assuming that Lynch isn't in favor of it. It fits with his theme about accountability. You f**k up(over and over and over and over and over), you get held accountable.

Yes i understand that, but Aldon wasn't under his watch. Should not attach himself to someone's else's f**kup. Mainly if that player hasn't been on the team for a while now. Or is going to be on the team going forward.

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by Afrikan:

One of the first things Lynch should do is stop this lawsuit against Aldon for f**kin 300k.

We don't need this hanging over our heads if we are trying change our image as a an organization..especially to attract players.

Lynch would come off as Good Cop, and should help his image even more for potential free agents.

edit- even if this has nothing to do with GM Duties... Jed should make it seem like it was Lynch who ask this lawsuit to be thrown out.

that 300k would go to a player on our team who really deserves it

Usually I'd agree with this.... but with our Cap room... I feel it is not worth the bad press.

It's like breaking up with your crazy Girlfriend...and just leave some of your stuff with her...Especially if you have a good income... just so you don't have to deal with her anymore... move on.

The "bad press" came from allowing a serial law-breaker to continue to play football. That cost the 49ers a lot in the court of public opinion.

Originally posted by TheWooLick:

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by TheWooLick:

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by TheWooLick:

Originally posted by Afrikan:
One of the first things Lynch should do is stop this lawsuit against Aldon for f**kin 300k.

We don't need this hanging over our heads if we are trying change our image as a an organization..especially to attract players.

Lynch would come off as Good Cop, and should help his image even more for potential free agents.

Absolutely correct. It is petty.

Just curious, but what would you guys do if someone owed you $300k and didn't give a s**t the advice you gave him?

Maybe I break their legs but I am not a football team.
The 49ers have an image problem that could hurt them from attracting talent. Would a hard line on Aldon make them less or more attractive to potential FAs?

Well if you think about the law suit is justified, this shouldn't be a red flag towards the 49ers front office. If you owe someone, you owe someone and I'm pretty sure if any free agents asked about the Aldon Smith situation it would be clear with no b******t. Aldon Smith is not exactly what you call a boy scout, so why do thi fool any favors, or was it CK's fault for hooking up with his ex?

Should or shouldn't isn't the question for me. If there is any chance at all it could hurt the team's image with FAs I would forget about it.
Aldon's alcoholism is his own cross to bear.

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Well there's a chance it could hurt the franchises image in calling off the law suit, sending a message that any player can do as they please with the 49ers. On with the law suit, screw Aldon Smith. Shanahan's coaching and track record will speak for itself, not some dumb idiot that owes the team money C'mon now.

Originally posted by SofaKing:

Originally posted by dj43:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by SofaKing:
You're right, I was being too generous. Looking at their drafts from 2013-present, it's been a s**tshow.

Even more seems to reinforce that drafting is largely about luck as well as player development. I doubt that their scouts and GM suddenly just started to suck after all the success they had from 2010-2012, its just every time you choose a player, you roll the dice and more often than not, you crap out.

That is the key, and what has been missing with this franchise for years.

Bill Belichick just keeps bringing in all kinds of players and trains them up to the "New England" way. It is more than just Brady that keeps that machine rolling.

I agree. Heck, they went 11-5 one year with Matt Cassel lol. Garoppolo went in and they didn't miss a beat either. They flat-out know how to find players who fit and develop them.

Originally posted by dj43:

Originally posted by SofaKing:

Originally posted by dj43:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by SofaKing:
You're right, I was being too generous. Looking at their drafts from 2013-present, it's been a s**tshow.

Even more seems to reinforce that drafting is largely about luck as well as player development. I doubt that their scouts and GM suddenly just started to suck after all the success they had from 2010-2012, its just every time you choose a player, you roll the dice and more often than not, you crap out.

That is the key, and what has been missing with this franchise for years.

Bill Belichick just keeps bringing in all kinds of players and trains them up to the "New England" way. It is more than just Brady that keeps that machine rolling.

I agree. Heck, they went 11-5 one year with Matt Cassel lol. Garoppolo went in and they didn't miss a beat either. They flat-out know how to find players who fit and develop them.

The Pro Bowler Jamie Collins trade shocked the league but they plugged in Van Noy, a castoff from Chicago, and a rookie and they are in the Super Bowl

Originally posted by JBrack:
On a BB coached team every single person knows how to do their damn job. Is it talent or good coaching? Because more often than not after they leave NE they aren't half the player they were in NE.

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by dj43:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by SofaKing:
You're right, I was being too generous. Looking at their drafts from 2013-present, it's been a s**tshow.

Even more seems to reinforce that drafting is largely about luck as well as player development. I doubt that their scouts and GM suddenly just started to suck after all the success they had from 2010-2012, its just every time you choose a player, you roll the dice and more often than not, you crap out.

That is the key, and what has been missing with this franchise for years.

Bill Belichick just keeps bringing in all kinds of players and trains them up to the "New England" way. It is more than just Brady that keeps that machine rolling.

Bilecheat might be able to escape a few games without brady. but when Brady is gone for good. Pats are done

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by dj43:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by SofaKing:
You're right, I was being too generous. Looking at their drafts from 2013-present, it's been a s**tshow.

Even more seems to reinforce that drafting is largely about luck as well as player development. I doubt that their scouts and GM suddenly just started to suck after all the success they had from 2010-2012, its just every time you choose a player, you roll the dice and more often than not, you crap out.

That is the key, and what has been missing with this franchise for years.

Bill Belichick just keeps bringing in all kinds of players and trains them up to the "New England" way. It is more than just Brady that keeps that machine rolling.

The second biggest reason I'm most excited about Kyle...first would be his, X's and O's.

Originally posted by dj43:

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by dj43:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by SofaKing:
You're right, I was being too generous. Looking at their drafts from 2013-present, it's been a s**tshow.

Even more seems to reinforce that drafting is largely about luck as well as player development. I doubt that their scouts and GM suddenly just started to suck after all the success they had from 2010-2012, its just every time you choose a player, you roll the dice and more often than not, you crap out.

That is the key, and what has been missing with this franchise for years.

Bill Belichick just keeps bringing in all kinds of players and trains them up to the "New England" way. It is more than just Brady that keeps that machine rolling.

Bilecheat might be able to escape a few games without brady. but when Brady is gone for good. Pats are done

We may have to wait a few years to find out about that, but in the meantime, they continue to deny the naysayers about the rest of the team.

Originally posted by sdaddy101269:

Originally posted by SofaKing:

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:
I don't get it. People act like the Broncos went 4-12 last year. They were a miracle against Kansas City away from making the playoffs this season. And the year they won the Super Bowl, Manning was trash. Nothing more than a spiritual leader.

Right. Not sure how people can criticize what Denver has built during that time period. They've been one of the most successful teams in the league in every respect. Drafting, FA signings, the coaching staffs they've put together. It's all been top-notch, among the very best in the league.

Bringing in someone from that background, who also spent time in New England can only be a positive. I mean, thats what we're looking for right? To bring successful people in the organization.

No one is criticizing Denver. What I was saying is staffs have a short shelf life. Denver had Manning and they won for 4 years. They now have Two QB's that definitely aren't him. If they don't produce over the next couple of years staffs get fired. Coming here with a group that gets AT LEAST 6 years is a motivator IMO. Think about it this way, do you think the coaches on our 2012 staff thought they would've been gone two seasons later?

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by TheWooLick:

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by TheWooLick:

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by TheWooLick:

Originally posted by Afrikan:
One of the first things Lynch should do is stop this lawsuit against Aldon for f**kin 300k.

We don't need this hanging over our heads if we are trying change our image as a an organization..especially to attract players.

Lynch would come off as Good Cop, and should help his image even more for potential free agents.

Absolutely correct. It is petty.

Just curious, but what would you guys do if someone owed you $300k and didn't give a s**t the advice you gave him?

Maybe I break their legs but I am not a football team.
The 49ers have an image problem that could hurt them from attracting talent. Would a hard line on Aldon make them less or more attractive to potential FAs?

Well if you think about the law suit is justified, this shouldn't be a red flag towards the 49ers front office. If you owe someone, you owe someone and I'm pretty sure if any free agents asked about the Aldon Smith situation it would be clear with no b******t. Aldon Smith is not exactly what you call a boy scout, so why do thi fool any favors, or was it CK's fault for hooking up with his ex?

Should or shouldn't isn't the question for me. If there is any chance at all it could hurt the team's image with FAs I would forget about it.
Aldon's alcoholism is his own cross to bear.

Well there's a chance it could hurt the franchises image in calling off the law suit, sending a message that any player can do as they please with the 49ers. On with the law suit, screw Aldon Smith. Shanahan's coaching and track record will speak for itself, not some dumb idiot that owes the team money C'mon now.

Originally posted by qnnhan7:
His optimism and the desire to turn the organization around is a needed jolt to the moral. I think he's a very good personality fit with Kyle Shanahan seemingly more cerebral type.

You put the 2 together and you might get something cross between Mike Tomlin and Belichick