As the trainwreck of this offseason unwinds, the fate of the team, it’s direction, who their QB is, and many other burning questions, still remain in the dark. And anything likely won’t come to light any time soon. However, the upcoming combine should provide a whole new plethora of innuendo and rumor. Gather enough football people together in the same location, and you guarantee a whirlwind of unsubstantiated truthisms flying around. I’m sure the Kappy trade talk will get bandied about out in strip clubs and bars all over Indianapolis. Wherever the team execs, scouts, and agents hang out.
In the 49ers case, the frenzy revolves around our once and future quarterback. As I said even before Chip was hired that it would be interesting to see what Kaepernick and hip could do together, it just may happen. The Colin camp has already leaked out the fact that he would like to go to the Jets. However, the Jets are likely going with Fitzpatrick, and have to account for Mo Wilkerson’s $$$. So that’s probably a non-starter. There are a ton of team that need QBs, and certainly ones that need a guy who could step right in, but the truth remains, his best shot at being successful is likely to be right here with Chip.
The best bet for a trade would seem to be Houston. They managed to get into the playoffs with a strong defense and a weak-ass division. Any kind of consistency from the QB position would help them immensely. Throw in the fact that they wont be getting a Goff type guy since their draft position is low, they can take a mid-round QB and hand the job to Kaepernick.
An interesting destination that I thought of would be Chicago. The Bears HAVE to be frustrated with the inconsistency that is Jay Cutler. Plus he’s not getting any younger, so at least giving Kappy a shot to displace the mistake at the bottom of the lake is a possibility. Other than that, lots of unknown guys will get their chance to shine, and a lot of studs will blow this combine off. Seeing as we need help just about everywhere, I’m sure the ‘brain(fart)trust’ will keep their eyes peeled.
Forty Niners Forever 
As of right now I am more interested in Baseball as the Giants look to be better this year. However, I will surely get sucked into all the bullshit and smoke at some point. My life is that boring.
I still think we should get Long, Laurinitis(sp), and the linebacker from Detroit. Fuck the money.
NFL blowhards on the National level say Kap is as good as gone. If true than the Niners have to look for another QB besides Mr. Gabbert. Apparently the Kap people are sick of the 49er “leak machine” about him. They want out at all costs.
What a crapfest this has turned out to be. The Niners really have to get it right this time. And, if Kappy goes they better get something for him or we will look more stupid than we already do.
ouch!
Yeah, I have no confidence in these clowns to do the right thing. We already know that Paraag isn’t the leak as they are still happening. This team is run like a 5th grade girls glee club.
I won;t feel any confidence till Jed gets rid of Baalke and hires a football GM. And he cleans house.
That’s probably what’s gonna happen at the end of next year.
I’ve speculated at length that Paraag has been, and likely still is, the man behind the curtain, for Dr Daddy.
Jed is simply the puppet.
Paraag has had issues with both Kaep and Harbaugh, according to numerous suggestions via the media.
I also believe he had influence over Baalke in terms of ‘value’ in the Draft slotting.
Too much of the ‘Money Ball’ practices seemed to have occurred, with Paraag being the guy Dr Daddy used as his business-model mouthpiece.
If Chip and Baalke can agree on what the roster should like it, the Offensive Chip, and Defensive Baalke, can probably coexist.
If Paraag continues to ‘budget’ the roster spending, I don’t see much improvement in the near future.
NJ- You could possibly be right about some of that stuff and all the meddling. But the bottom line is that Baalke is responsible for our roster. You keep saying that he is good at drafting defense but to me he is mediocre at best. With all the 1st rd picks he’s had and used on defense I don’t see that many really good players. His overall drafts have been very subpar. I think he’s the reason we are in such a deep hole with so many glaring needs.With this years draft he’s bound to get lucky with at least one pick but that isn’t gonna cut it.
Winder he’s had his flops, without question.
However, seeing the Draft for what it is, a roll of the dice in any given year, risks are always there.
From what I’ve learned of his methods, he’s a guy that shops 3+ years ahead of need.
After Playoff/SB finishes, late RD guys are even more risky.
He’s done well to put a DLine together with basically a bunch of nobody’s as well.
(Credit to Tomsula for that)
I just hope he and Chip can agree on balance in this Draft.
Each guy sticking to what he does best.
Kaep is probably the biggest concern due to the Contract he’s carrying.
I also think Kaep’s development issues were a major bone of contention between Harbaugh and Baalke too.
Chip will likely have carte blanche to start over hopefully.
This still doesn’t explain the Gase situation, NJ. Paraag told Jed he should force Tomsula on Gase at the cost of the entire deal? That does not make sense.
That is the biggest thing I can’t wrap my head around. The leaks, the innuendo, and the bullshit all resonate as some kind of bullshit psychology fuckarow that someone in the front office is playing, but nothing points to Gase getting tossed after nearly being hired than Jed himself.
If that is the case, then everything else is on the table.
Tell ya one thing though, I’ve never seen a set of mock drafts so all over the place. There are mocks out there that have Wentz going to the Browns as they are ‘in love’ with him, and looking to jettison Johnny Screwdriver. Certainly in the realm of happening, but it wasn’t long ago that Wentz was a low 2nd rounder. Goff? Here? Could happen I guess. Can Chip win with him with his crazy offense?
I’m completely baffled. This whole deal is a clusterfuck nightmare.
Chuck I’ve scratched my head with the Tomsula over Gase deal since it was reported.
How does Baalke spend a marathon effort to recruit him, only to have Tomsula thrown into the mix?
This is where I began to think seriously that Baalke isn’t being permitted to run the GM position unimpeded.
It’s a little long but by far the best version. Perfect for a slow day.
Winder here’s some theory behind the Draft process from GBN…
http://gbnreport.com/features/draft-day-theories/
Thanks for that NJ. I understand the draft process and the idea of building for the future and I understand how difficult that is with all the variables and obstacles. All I am saying is that I don’t think Baalke’s the guy to do it. This last year our team was run like a circus and I know Jed is the
ring master but Baalke is the head clown. WTF was he trying to prove by coaching the players during practice, he has no business doing crap like that.I guess I am just pissed and the truth is I don’t trust what he says and I think he is incompetent at his job. In other words I just don’t like the guy.
Quite alright Winder.
I understand the frustration.
I’m simply a believer in letting the guys with titles do the job they were hired to do.
I find it hard to believe that Baalke is actually in charge when I read reports of his efforts being squeezed by Bean Counters.
I couldn’t imagine working for Jed, as an experienced football guy, is anything but an exercise in A$$ kissing.
Reminds me of the guys that worked as ‘GMs’ under Dan Snyder.
I’m just a Draft Geek and try to understand what guys like Trent are trying to do, and how.
No, it ain’t easy but, I try to understand the process and how he goes about slotting the guys he prioritizes.
He needed a guy like Gase to fix the Offense.
He now has Chip.
I just hope they find a way to coexist, which obviously didn’t materialize with Harbaugh.
NJ, I don’t know who is doing what in the building. I don’t think anyone else does either. Jed and Baalke. Baalke and Jed. It’s a match made in the 7 circles of hell.
Word is the Niner brass is meeting with Colin Kaepernick, Alex Boone, Anquan Boldin, among a few others to discuss their future with the team during the combine.
Funny, Grant Conjob is espousing keeping Kaepernick. I think it’s the first time he’s agreed with me.
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/sports/5261766-181/grant-cohn-colin-kaepernick-should
I’m liking NJ49ers’ thinking here. I think the problem here has been Dr john . Paraag has done a good job with the numbers but he shouldn’t have any sway in personnel decisions etc.
Thank God for the upcoming Superbowl money. It’s probably the only way Jed got Dr. John to OK paying off Tomsula and ponying up to get Kelley.
Rob this whole Harbaugh/Jed/Baalke circle jerk centers around Dr Daddy’s Whiz Kid Paraag having issues with Harbaugh and Kaep IMO.
Jed has been the defacto ‘Owner’ in front of the curtain.
Daddy & Paraag were behind said curtain manipulating the budget and, likely the media leaks.
Said it many times.
I believe Tomsula was a prop toward Dr Daddy’s NFLE expansion efforts for Roger and the Billionaire Boy’s Club.
Daddy heads that committee for the League.
Connect the dollar signs.
SF = Dysfunction Junction
Problems? What problems? It’s sunny outside and the Niners just can’t lose no matter how hard they try. I’m just waiting for Chuck to give out a mighty BLEEP!
Alfred E. Newman…
What?
Me worry?
And…
What if Paraag and Daddy played the Money Ball game relative to when/where a specific player were slotted on the Draft Board due to position cost?
Paraag is Daddy’s finance arm.
With reported aspirations leaning toward GM duties.
Smells of meddling at the ultimate level of competitive endeavors for any GM.
‘Sorry Trent, the numbers say there’s more value Drafting OL in the later RDs or, we need to wait for so and so to hit FA so we can roll money elsewhere’?
Don’t get me wrong, Paraag has done a masterful job bringing the Cap to order but, what if…?
When it comes to money the owner and his minions will always trump a GM who likes to spend. Let’s face it ……the bottom line is everything in sports. Make money at all costs.
NJ
I have a theory that Harbaugh wanted an extension and more money after three straight NFC title games. My guess is dr John balked at going over the 5 mil Harbaugh was already getting . Jed probably had to drop his drawers just to get that out of the holder of the purse strings
That puts an interesting light on Harbaughs’
” men only ”
comment to jed
Wouldn’t surprise me if it wasn’t an open secret between them that dr John wouldn’t pony up
Harbaugh was angling for an extension after his first season. And his second. And his third. And his fourth. I’m of a mind that Harbaugh wasn’t thinking of the Niners as his dream destination. It was a means to an end of being in place till the Michigan job came available.
Damn……..just noticed I’m eating a YORK sugar free peppermint patty!
At least it’s sugar free there nip
Peppermint Patties were my primo munchie of choice after ‘smoke induced’ cravings kicked in as a younger man 😀
Couldn’t do without them.
The moon is out …….anyone howling?
Reports say Map is ” more than open ” to returning to the team
And kap too lol
rob- I don’t think you can believe anything that’s written about Kappy unless he says it himself. Lots of bullshit floating around out there. There is also some pretty negative stuff about Chipper out there which I really hope is not true. But it wouldn’t surprise me if it was. Another Baalke escaped goat?
Kap should move on…….period.
Of course he’s under contract so the Niners have to decide this.
Yeah, no one can even confirm that Chip Kelly said he wanted to trade for Kaepernick last year as a member of the Eagles, as was reported. The paranoia surrounding anything NFL is looney.
We certainly will know by April 1 what our plans are. I think they will try to give Kappy a shot. Restructure a deal and go from there. And draft Paxton in the 2nd round.
They should trade down and get Ole Miss WR Laquon Treadwell. Big guy, not burning speed but he can go get the ball at any level. 6-2, 230. Put it up there, he’ll get it. I’m sick of the small WRs we’ve been drafting.