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This thread, and forum, is just people talking in circles and doom spiraling. I bet these folks woke up to a beautiful morning and somehow managed to ruin their whole day by 10AM with their doomer thoughts lol

Originally posted by Young2Owens:
This thread, and forum, is just people talking in circles and doom spiraling. I bet these folks woke up to a beautiful morning and somehow managed to ruin their whole day by 10AM with their doomer thoughts lol

Part of it is it's the offseason.

But also, I do think it's worse than usual, and I think a big part of that is the elephant in the room:

Watching the Seahawks—who just completed a very quick rebuild—storm all the way to another Super Bowl win so easily in our stadium with so little resistance (aside from the Rams—ironically another division rival) probably broke this fanbase. Especially after watching this team get to 7 NFC Championships, 3 Super Bowls (including a 10-point mid-4th quarter lead and another lead in OT) and have zero rings to show for it. Meanwhile our hated rival just casually and coolly did it on their first try with no previous adversity aside from a wild card playoff loss to us in 2023. And all their obnoxious fans who can't even name their new QB got to enjoy a second SB win already.

The pessimism is a bit out of control, I agree. But I get it. I totally get it.

Originally posted by AB81Rules:

Originally posted by pillageDatazz:
GMs / other teams signing game changers while Glynch over here clowning around signing some guy named Zakelj

Now this is sports cinema

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— DraftKings (@DraftKings) March 5, 2026

Huh? You do realize that FA doesn't start until Monday at Noon EST right? You can't sign other teams FAs till then, well agree to deals till then, not sure what you expect him to do? Tamper with free agents and then lose draft picks? I don't get how people don't realize this, you can't bring I new players until the new league year begins.

Think he was just goofin around bud

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:
Part of it is it's the offseason.

But also, I do think it's worse than usual, and I think a big part of that is the elephant in the room:

Watching the Seahawks—who just completed a very quick rebuild—storm all the way to another Super Bowl win so easily in our stadium with so little resistance (aside from the Rams—ironically another division rival) probably broke this fanbase. Especially after watching this team get to 7 NFC Championships, 3 Super Bowls (including a 10-point mid-4th quarter lead and another lead in OT) and have zero rings to show for it. Meanwhile our hated rival just casually and coolly did it on their first try with no previous adversity aside from a wild card playoff loss to us in 2023. And all their obnoxious fans who can't even name their new QB got to enjoy a second SB win already.

The pessimism is a bit out of control, I agree. But I get it. I totally get it.

Thank-you and covers both sides.

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:
Part of it is it's the offseason.

But also, I do think it's worse than usual, and I think a big part of that is the elephant in the room:

Watching the Seahawks—who just completed a very quick rebuild—storm all the way to another Super Bowl win so easily in our stadium with so little resistance (aside from the Rams—ironically another division rival) probably broke this fanbase. Especially after watching this team get to 7 NFC Championships, 3 Super Bowls (including a 10-point mid-4th quarter lead and another lead in OT) and have zero rings to show for it. Meanwhile our hated rival just casually and coolly did it on their first try with no previous adversity aside from a wild card playoff loss to us in 2023. And all their obnoxious fans who can't even name their new QB got to enjoy a second SB win already.

The pessimism is a bit out of control, I agree. But I get it. I totally get it.

The Seahawks deserve the plaudits for being worthy champions last season, as much as it pains to admit it. But last year was a very unusual showing in the NFL, with a very poor crop of true title contenders. Pretty sure any of our previously Superbowl-threatening teams of recent years would have strolled through last seasons teams just like the Seahawks did. They got a bit lucky in that respect. Not to nullify their achievement though - they showed up when nobody else did.

Originally posted by joeknows:

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:
Part of it is it's the offseason.

But also, I do think it's worse than usual, and I think a big part of that is the elephant in the room:

Watching the Seahawks—who just completed a very quick rebuild—storm all the way to another Super Bowl win so easily in our stadium with so little resistance (aside from the Rams—ironically another division rival) probably broke this fanbase. Especially after watching this team get to 7 NFC Championships, 3 Super Bowls (including a 10-point mid-4th quarter lead and another lead in OT) and have zero rings to show for it. Meanwhile our hated rival just casually and coolly did it on their first try with no previous adversity aside from a wild card playoff loss to us in 2023. And all their obnoxious fans who can't even name their new QB got to enjoy a second SB win already.

The pessimism is a bit out of control, I agree. But I get it. I totally get it.

The Seahawks deserve the plaudits for being worthy champions last season, as much as it pains to admit it. But last year was a very unusual showing in the NFL, with a very poor crop of true title contenders. Pretty sure any of our previously Superbowl-threatening teams of recent years would have strolled through last seasons teams just like the Seahawks did. They got a bit lucky in that respect. Not to nullify their achievement though - they showed up when nobody else did.

It always takes some luck to win when you're facing teams that are as good or better than you. You need to get a few breaks on the field and avoid injuries. A call that goes your way at a key moment. It can mean the difference between winning and losing in a close game.

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:

Originally posted by joeknows:

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:
Part of it is it's the offseason.

But also, I do think it's worse than usual, and I think a big part of that is the elephant in the room:

Watching the Seahawks—who just completed a very quick rebuild—storm all the way to another Super Bowl win so easily in our stadium with so little resistance (aside from the Rams—ironically another division rival) probably broke this fanbase. Especially after watching this team get to 7 NFC Championships, 3 Super Bowls (including a 10-point mid-4th quarter lead and another lead in OT) and have zero rings to show for it. Meanwhile our hated rival just casually and coolly did it on their first try with no previous adversity aside from a wild card playoff loss to us in 2023. And all their obnoxious fans who can't even name their new QB got to enjoy a second SB win already.

The pessimism is a bit out of control, I agree. But I get it. I totally get it.

The Seahawks deserve the plaudits for being worthy champions last season, as much as it pains to admit it. But last year was a very unusual showing in the NFL, with a very poor crop of true title contenders. Pretty sure any of our previously Superbowl-threatening teams of recent years would have strolled through last seasons teams just like the Seahawks did. They got a bit lucky in that respect. Not to nullify their achievement though - they showed up when nobody else did.

It always takes some luck to win when you're facing teams that are as good or better than you. You need to get a few breaks on the field and avoid injuries. A call that goes your way at a key moment. It can mean the difference between winning and losing in a close game.

Agreed. And i don't subscribe to the thought of well we could just put the 2019 Niners into the 2025 season and they would've won a chip just like Seattle did. Ppl just like to make excuses for losing.

Originally posted by joeknows:

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:
Part of it is it's the offseason.

But also, I do think it's worse than usual, and I think a big part of that is the elephant in the room:

Watching the Seahawks—who just completed a very quick rebuild—storm all the way to another Super Bowl win so easily in our stadium with so little resistance (aside from the Rams—ironically another division rival) probably broke this fanbase. Especially after watching this team get to 7 NFC Championships, 3 Super Bowls (including a 10-point mid-4th quarter lead and another lead in OT) and have zero rings to show for it. Meanwhile our hated rival just casually and coolly did it on their first try with no previous adversity aside from a wild card playoff loss to us in 2023. And all their obnoxious fans who can't even name their new QB got to enjoy a second SB win already.

The pessimism is a bit out of control, I agree. But I get it. I totally get it.

The Seahawks deserve the plaudits for being worthy champions last season, as much as it pains to admit it. But last year was a very unusual showing in the NFL, with a very poor crop of true title contenders. Pretty sure any of our previously Superbowl-threatening teams of recent years would have strolled through last seasons teams just like the Seahawks did. They got a bit lucky in that respect. Not to nullify their achievement though - they showed up when nobody else did.

Our division rivals end up in the SB when the competition from the AFC is weak. We end up in the SB against the best QB to play in a decade with refs clearly biased in his favor. Sucks but thems the breaks.

Originally posted by mitpdub:

Originally posted by genus49:

Originally posted by mitpdub:
He's done alright but in the latter rounds where we hear the scouts assistants make picks.

There's deals being made and although I wouldn't have done that trade egg the Chiefs it seems that LA always beats us to the punch.

What punch did they beat us to here? You said it yourself you wouldn't do the trade.

Matt Stafford was the one who got away but if you read into what actually happened the Lions weren't looking for a better offer from the 49ers or they would've called Kyle back.

Lions new GM came from the Rams and loved Jared Goff. He clearly wanted to deal with the Rams and didn't bother seeing if we could offer up more.

It's the Stafford trade that hurt the most. Les Snead is just aggressive and Lynch much more tentative.

Yep. They got a ring b/c they got Stafford.

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:

Originally posted by joeknows:

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:
Part of it is it's the offseason.

But also, I do think it's worse than usual, and I think a big part of that is the elephant in the room:

Watching the Seahawks—who just completed a very quick rebuild—storm all the way to another Super Bowl win so easily in our stadium with so little resistance (aside from the Rams—ironically another division rival) probably broke this fanbase. Especially after watching this team get to 7 NFC Championships, 3 Super Bowls (including a 10-point mid-4th quarter lead and another lead in OT) and have zero rings to show for it. Meanwhile our hated rival just casually and coolly did it on their first try with no previous adversity aside from a wild card playoff loss to us in 2023. And all their obnoxious fans who can't even name their new QB got to enjoy a second SB win already.

The pessimism is a bit out of control, I agree. But I get it. I totally get it.

The Seahawks deserve the plaudits for being worthy champions last season, as much as it pains to admit it. But last year was a very unusual showing in the NFL, with a very poor crop of true title contenders. Pretty sure any of our previously Superbowl-threatening teams of recent years would have strolled through last seasons teams just like the Seahawks did. They got a bit lucky in that respect. Not to nullify their achievement though - they showed up when nobody else did.

It always takes some luck to win when you're facing teams that are as good or better than you. You need to get a few breaks on the field and avoid injuries. A call that goes your way at a key moment. It can mean the difference between winning and losing in a close game.

Thanks Madden.

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:

Originally posted by joeknows:

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:
Part of it is it's the offseason.

But also, I do think it's worse than usual, and I think a big part of that is the elephant in the room:

Watching the Seahawks—who just completed a very quick rebuild—storm all the way to another Super Bowl win so easily in our stadium with so little resistance (aside from the Rams—ironically another division rival) probably broke this fanbase. Especially after watching this team get to 7 NFC Championships, 3 Super Bowls (including a 10-point mid-4th quarter lead and another lead in OT) and have zero rings to show for it. Meanwhile our hated rival just casually and coolly did it on their first try with no previous adversity aside from a wild card playoff loss to us in 2023. And all their obnoxious fans who can't even name their new QB got to enjoy a second SB win already.

The pessimism is a bit out of control, I agree. But I get it. I totally get it.

The Seahawks deserve the plaudits for being worthy champions last season, as much as it pains to admit it. But last year was a very unusual showing in the NFL, with a very poor crop of true title contenders. Pretty sure any of our previously Superbowl-threatening teams of recent years would have strolled through last seasons teams just like the Seahawks did. They got a bit lucky in that respect. Not to nullify their achievement though - they showed up when nobody else did.

It always takes some luck to win when you're facing teams that are as good or better than you. You need to get a few breaks on the field and avoid injuries. A call that goes your way at a key moment. It can mean the difference between winning and losing in a close game.

Thanks Madden.

You're welcome. Hey I know that might seem obvious but reading some of the posts makes me wonder. They want every free agent that's good and every draft pick that's a stud. Then they want to win the SB every year. All nice thoughts but the real world isn't as easy as that. Some fans seem to forget that.

Originally posted by Young2Owens:
This thread, and forum, is just people talking in circles and doom spiraling. I bet these folks woke up to a beautiful morning and somehow managed to ruin their whole day by 10AM with their doomer thoughts lol

no way bro, I have fun with it!

Dumpster diving is what glynch will do

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:

Originally posted by joeknows:

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:
Part of it is it's the offseason.

But also, I do think it's worse than usual, and I think a big part of that is the elephant in the room:

Watching the Seahawks—who just completed a very quick rebuild—storm all the way to another Super Bowl win so easily in our stadium with so little resistance (aside from the Rams—ironically another division rival) probably broke this fanbase. Especially after watching this team get to 7 NFC Championships, 3 Super Bowls (including a 10-point mid-4th quarter lead and another lead in OT) and have zero rings to show for it. Meanwhile our hated rival just casually and coolly did it on their first try with no previous adversity aside from a wild card playoff loss to us in 2023. And all their obnoxious fans who can't even name their new QB got to enjoy a second SB win already.

The pessimism is a bit out of control, I agree. But I get it. I totally get it.

The Seahawks deserve the plaudits for being worthy champions last season, as much as it pains to admit it. But last year was a very unusual showing in the NFL, with a very poor crop of true title contenders. Pretty sure any of our previously Superbowl-threatening teams of recent years would have strolled through last seasons teams just like the Seahawks did. They got a bit lucky in that respect. Not to nullify their achievement though - they showed up when nobody else did.

It always takes some luck to win when you're facing teams that are as good or better than you. You need to get a few breaks on the field and avoid injuries. A call that goes your way at a key moment. It can mean the difference between winning and losing in a close game.

Thanks Madden.

You're welcome. Hey I know that might seem obvious but reading some of the posts makes me wonder. They want every free agent that's good and every draft pick that's a stud. Then they want to win the SB every year. All nice thoughts but the real world isn't as easy as that. Some fans seem to forget that.

Thanks for the input but you are dead wrong , Super Bowl should be the goal every season for the San Francisco 49ers, anything other than that is accepting mediocrity like glynch does

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:

Originally posted by CatchMaster80:

Originally posted by joeknows:

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:
Part of it is it's the offseason.

But also, I do think it's worse than usual, and I think a big part of that is the elephant in the room:

Watching the Seahawks—who just completed a very quick rebuild—storm all the way to another Super Bowl win so easily in our stadium with so little resistance (aside from the Rams—ironically another division rival) probably broke this fanbase. Especially after watching this team get to 7 NFC Championships, 3 Super Bowls (including a 10-point mid-4th quarter lead and another lead in OT) and have zero rings to show for it. Meanwhile our hated rival just casually and coolly did it on their first try with no previous adversity aside from a wild card playoff loss to us in 2023. And all their obnoxious fans who can't even name their new QB got to enjoy a second SB win already.

The pessimism is a bit out of control, I agree. But I get it. I totally get it.

The Seahawks deserve the plaudits for being worthy champions last season, as much as it pains to admit it. But last year was a very unusual showing in the NFL, with a very poor crop of true title contenders. Pretty sure any of our previously Superbowl-threatening teams of recent years would have strolled through last seasons teams just like the Seahawks did. They got a bit lucky in that respect. Not to nullify their achievement though - they showed up when nobody else did.

It always takes some luck to win when you're facing teams that are as good or better than you. You need to get a few breaks on the field and avoid injuries. A call that goes your way at a key moment. It can mean the difference between winning and losing in a close game.

Thanks Madden.

You're welcome. Hey I know that might seem obvious but reading some of the posts makes me wonder. They want every free agent that's good and every draft pick that's a stud. Then they want to win the SB every year. All nice thoughts but the real world isn't as easy as that. Some fans seem to forget that.

That's fair—my apologies for being a bit snarky. You seem pretty cool.