John Lynch - 49ers GM

Originally posted by Crown:
I have brought this up before - no one seems concerned.

I guess I am not either - but a GM as the face of a franchise? I can't think of another team like that.

Usually coach (or owner in the case of DALLAS)

Its weird that John Lynch and Frank Gore both played in the 2006 Pro Bowl.

Originally posted by Willisfn4life:

We don't really have anybody on the roster that fills the LEO/ELEPHANT role, the way the scheme draws it up. At this point, the only thing that we do know is the team's best pass rusher will fill the role. In a group of Lynch, Carradine, Harold, and Taumoepenu, I don't think there's any question who is the best pure pass rusher right now out of that group. Unfortunately not every need can be solved in one offseason and I think finding some better depth at the position will be a main priority next offseason.

Eli Harold right?

Originally posted by Crown:

Originally posted by Young2Rice:

He sure is in the spotlight a lot for a GM.

I have brought this up before - no one seems concerned.

I guess I am not either - but a GM as the face of a franchise? I can't think of another team like that.

Usually coach (or owner in the case of DALLAS)

John Elway and Jerry Jones who's both owner and GM. Even Bill Polian kind of was back when he ran the Colts.

Originally posted by ninerjok:

Originally posted by Crown:

Originally posted by Young2Rice:

He sure is in the spotlight a lot for a GM.

I have brought this up before - no one seems concerned.

I guess I am not either - but a GM as the face of a franchise? I can't think of another team like that.

Usually coach (or owner in the case of DALLAS)

John Elway and Jerry Jones who's both owner and GM. Even Bill Polian kind of was back when he ran the Colts.

Maybe it was some Elway advice. Put yourself out there as the face and let your coach do the coaching. They are using their advantages. Lynch is obviously good behind a microphone and Shanahan is best being an XO junky. For now I'd say it's a very good thing.

Originally posted by dtg_9er:

Originally posted by SmokeCrabtrees:

Originally posted by dtg_9er:

Originally posted by SmokeCrabtrees:

I get what you're saying but Buckner is stronger than AA right now... by how much and for how long I'm not sure cause I'm sure AA is working on getting lean mass and his strength back as we speak.

What makes you think Buckner is stronger than AA? Other than the shoulder he was much stronger than his team mate last year, who was often pushed off the line.

Because he had shoulder surgery and probably didn't even get cleared until 2-3 months ago... So IMO,no way in hell he's as strong as he was last year before TC.

Last year he was stronger than Buckner and was playing with one arm...ala Justin Smith. Wish either of them could be as good as JS...but perhaps in time? Imagine if both had the heart of JS and just need seasoning! That would be terrific.

I dunno if he was as strong after he legitimately jacked up his shoulder... That sure would be great if they close to Justin's ceiling, with the new scheme change things are different now and think we shouldn't be looking at Buck and AA to be the next Justin Smith.

Originally posted by Niners99:

Its weird that John Lynch and Frank Gore both played in the 2006 Pro Bowl.

I could be wrong, but I believe Soloman Thomas and Lynch had a college class together lol dead serious

Originally posted by GhostOfBaalke:

Originally posted by Willisfn4life:

We don't really have anybody on the roster that fills the LEO/ELEPHANT role, the way the scheme draws it up. At this point, the only thing that we do know is the team's best pass rusher will fill the role. In a group of Lynch, Carradine, Harold, and Taumoepenu, I don't think there's any question who is the best pure pass rusher right now out of that group. Unfortunately not every need can be solved in one offseason and I think finding some better depth at the position will be a main priority next offseason.

Eli Harold right?

Who's our special teams coach?

Originally posted by Joecool:
Who's our special teams coach?

http://www.49ers.com/team/coaches.html

Hightower

Originally posted by Young2Rice:

He sure is in the spotlight a lot for a GM.

It just seems odd because of the previous two GMs; one was a lush and the other had some sort of social disease.

Originally posted by Joecool:

Who's our special teams coach?

http://bfy.tw/Bloj

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by Young2Rice:
He sure is in the spotlight a lot for a GM.

It just seems odd because of the previous two GMs; one was a lush and the other had some sort of social disease.

Truth

Originally posted by SmokeCrabtrees:
I dunno if he was as strong after he legitimately jacked up his shoulder... That sure would be great if they close to Justin's ceiling, with the new scheme change things are different now and think we shouldn't be looking at Buck and AA to be the next Justin Smith.

No, I don't think that's realistic, but my point was more in terms of his motor and hustle...which Buckner might match but not Armstead so far. Justin made plays down the field to save games...a very rare feat for defensive linemen. Plus he could play inside and out better than any DL I can recall. I hope he makes it to the HofF but it isn't likely given his teams records and not so stellar sack rate.

But Buckner and Armstead have traits that JS did not--height, reach and weight; so they can't be expected to be as agile and mobile. They are anomalies playing on the same DL and the team/defense will largely succeed over the next few years based on their development--along with Thomas. If they don't develop it will be disappointing as they are all mid to high first round picks. Three years in a row means the investment is important in resupplying elite level players. Losing Willis and the Smiths devastated the team, now they have to find those difference makers. Foster may be one but I really worry about a LB with shoulder surgery!

Elite potential? Those three are the best shot going into this coming year.

Originally posted by Young2Rice:
He sure is in the spotlight a lot for a GM.

It's not an issue IMO cuz i'd rather have Lynch in the spotlight who has more self control and know's what to say than have Jed speak in public.