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4ML · 2017-01-29T17:29:58-08:00

Lucked into Shanahan but Lynch as a GM? Wtf?? So many qualified GMs 49ers interviewed...and in the end - they decided to hire a guy who has ZERO experience working in a NFL Front Office. He has ZERO experience as a scout at any level. I understand, so many potential GM candidates rejected 49ers. But, to hire a guy who has never held a position that is in no way related to a day-2-day job profile of a GM is unbelievable. I'm sure Lynch is a smart guy...he was a smart player...but that has NOTHING to do with being a GM. Why take the risk at this time? --------------- edit: After having some time to digest this news...wish him all the best and I hope he proves ppl wrong. Still don't understand why we needed to take such a risk but it is what it is now. I do have to say - his first presser made a positive impression.

Mar 9, 2017 at 1:58 AM

#5551

4thandlong
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Originally posted by JTsBiggestFan:
This thread continues to make me laugh when I think of Baalke.

Just read the meltdowns in the first 10 pages of this thread if you want a laugh.

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Mar 9, 2017 at 2:01 AM

#5552

808niner4lyphe
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"Stay Awake"

Mar 9, 2017 at 3:52 AM

#5553

okdkid
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Originally posted by fan49:
Originally posted by okdkid:
Love the Kyle Juszcyzk signing. My favorite so far.

Feeling "meh" about Malcolm Smith. But we need depth players to round out the roster. It just depends on the contract.

Uh lol. Smith is a starter lmao.

Yikes.

Mar 9, 2017 at 5:15 AM

#5554

communist
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Originally posted by smithgdwg:
People complaining about spending too much now? I can understand being upset about not spending anything like what Baalke did last year, but we should be happy that we finally have a front office that doesn't twiddle their thumps during FA and only sign some guy named Thad.

I was never a fan of huge FA activities.

Mar 9, 2017 at 5:29 AM

#5555

Lobo49er
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Originally posted by communist:
I was never a fan of huge FA activities.

It usually means you're not very good. And in this case, that's true.

[ Edited by Lobo49er on Mar 9, 2017 at 5:37 AM ]

Mar 9, 2017 at 5:35 AM

#5556

Phoenix49ers
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Originally posted by fan49:
Uh lol. Smith is a starter lmao.

Its been reported that Smith wil compete for a starting spot, not that its just being handed to him.

Mar 9, 2017 at 5:54 AM

#5557

Niners418
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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Originally posted by fan49:
Uh lol. Smith is a starter lmao.

Its been reported that Smith wil compete for a starting spot, not that its just being handed to him.

We need so many pieces. Smith is a good addition.

Mar 9, 2017 at 7:04 AM

#5558

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Albert Breer @AlbertBreer
The Eagles and Niners had some preliminary trade discussions about Connor Barwin, so San Francisco would make sense as one suitor.

Mar 9, 2017 at 7:06 AM

#5559

PhillyNiner
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Originally posted by Lobo49er:

Originally posted by communist:
I was never a fan of huge FA activities.

It usually means you're not very good. And in this case, that's true.

This...the one thing we had going for us was a clean slate, it is allowing us to be super aggressive in free agency, which we need because there is just too much needed to reload through the draft alone, it would take years.

Mar 9, 2017 at 7:06 AM

#5560

Kolohe
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Originally posted by okdkid:
Albert Breer @AlbertBreer
The Eagles and Niners had some preliminary trade discussions about Connor Barwin, so San Francisco would make sense as one suitor.

Wrong trade your focusing on Lynch.

Mar 9, 2017 at 7:07 AM

#5561

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Originally posted by okdkid:
Albert Breer @AlbertBreer
The Eagles and Niners had some preliminary trade discussions about Connor Barwin, so San Francisco would make sense as one suitor.

Barwin would be a nice piece...depending on the price.

Mar 9, 2017 at 7:08 AM

#5562

Kolohe
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Originally posted by PhillyNiner:

Originally posted by okdkid:
Albert Breer @AlbertBreer
The Eagles and Niners had some preliminary trade discussions about Connor Barwin, so San Francisco would make sense as one suitor.

Barwin would be a nice piece...depending on the price.

Wouldn't mind just giving them Tramaine Brock and a late round pick.

Mar 9, 2017 at 7:09 AM

#5563

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Originally posted by PhillyNiner:
Originally posted by okdkid:
Albert Breer @AlbertBreer
The Eagles and Niners had some preliminary trade discussions about Connor Barwin, so San Francisco would make sense as one suitor.

Barwin would be a nice piece...depending on the price.

The Eagles twitter says they released him.

Mar 9, 2017 at 7:10 AM

#5564

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Originally posted by pd24:

Originally posted by PhillyNiner:

Originally posted by okdkid:
Albert Breer @AlbertBreer
The Eagles and Niners had some preliminary trade discussions about Connor Barwin, so San Francisco would make sense as one suitor.

Barwin would be a nice piece...depending on the price.
The Eagles twitter says they released him.

Eagles released DE Connor Barwin.

The move saves $7.75 million against the cap, making this one a no-brainer. GM Howie Roseman tried to find a trade partner, but there was no way anyone was going to give up something and take on that contract when they knew the Eagles would dump him. Barwin was a really poor fit in DC Jim Schwartz's 4-3 front as an end. Look for him to sign with a 3-4 team as an edge rusher.

Mar 9, 2017 at 7:18 AM

#5565

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If Baalke was our GM, he would have said this: "We don't want to rush into free agency. That's when prices are high."