Thread: Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch prepare to split authority on the 49ers roster

Originally Posted by Buff

Can someone start a 4th Kyle Shanahan thread? I've got some thoughts but don't feel like we've got the proper umbrella set up to house them.

Someone give Buff a Snickers.

Originally Posted by Denver Native (Carol)

rest - http://broncoswire.usatoday.com/2017...ancisco-49ers/

There's a big difference between sitting in on meetings and being in charge of doing it yourself.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

There's a big difference between sitting in on meetings and being in charge of doing it yourself.

So, anyone that's never done a particular job can't aspire to higher levels? Didn't you just get promoted? Had you ever done that job before?

John Lynch is a stunning hire for the 49ers.

Not only was Lynch not publicly affiliated with the search, but he’ll be getting an astounding six-year deal to replace Trent Baalke as general manager despite having no personnel experience.

And according to a report from Jay Glazer of FOX Sports, that was part of the appeal. The 49ers are trying to mimic what the Broncos did with John Elway when they made the former Super Bowl winning quarterback the GM and executive vice president of football operations in January 2011.

Elway had no prior front office experience before taking over in Denver. But he quickly became one of the most respected executives in the league and helped the Broncos reach the playoffs five straight seasons from 2011 to 2015. They won Super Bowl 50 at Levi’s Stadium nearly a year ago.

rest - http://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2017/...hn-lynch-hire/

Originally Posted by GEM

Someone give Buff a Snickers.

Give me his mailing address & I'll send him 1 via the USPS. Hopefully, it won't get crushed under someone's 200lb weight set that was just careless thrown in the truck.

Originally Posted by Denver Native (Carol)

rest - http://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2017/...hn-lynch-hire/

"no prior FO experience"

No...He only owned the Crush, had a father that was a scout who he assisted with scouting and was a successful businessman in his own right... That article leaves out so many vital pieces of information all to make it seem like "if Elway can do it, Lynch can do it too"

Originally Posted by BroncoJoe

So, anyone that's never done a particular job can't aspire to higher levels? Didn't you just get promoted? Had you ever done that job before?

No, but I had done the job below it which taught me valuable skills for the promotion. Lynch is going from never having worked in a front office in any capacity to being the head guy. I'm not saying he can't do it, but that's a tough jump to make.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

No, but I had done the job below it which taught me valuable skills for the promotion. Lynch is going from never having worked in a front office in any capacity to being the head guy. I'm not saying he can't do it, but that's a tough jump to make.

I get what you're saying, and agree that it was somewhat of a shocking hire.

But... he's spent his life around football. I'm sure he's also spent a lot of time in the front office as a player and observer. He's also reported on the league since he retired.

It is a bit of a headscratcher, but not like it's completely out of left field.

Originally Posted by BroncoJoe

I get what you're saying, and agree that it was somewhat of a shocking hire.

But... he's spent his life around football. I'm sure he's also spent a lot of time in the front office as a player and observer. He's also reported on the league since he retired.

It is a bit of a headscratcher, but not like it's completely out of left field.

I don't disagree with this. I don't mind a team taking a risk on a guy like this, but it's definitely a risk. Especially paired with a first time head coach. It will be interesting to see how it plays out.

I really like Lynch, so I hope he does well there.

Walt C. of walterfootball dishes out letter grades to free agency signings, A, B, C, F, etc., he gave this one JED YORK IS THE WORST OWNER OF ALL TIME Grade

Kinda harsh.

Originally Posted by Hawgdriver

Walt C. of walterfootball dishes out letter grades to free agency signings, A, B, C, F, etc., he gave this one JED YORK IS THE WORST OWNER OF ALL TIME Grade

Kinda harsh.

Big snub for Mike Brown.

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

I don't disagree with this. I don't mind a team taking a risk on a guy like this, but it's definitely a risk. Especially paired with a first time head coach. It will be interesting to see how it plays out.

That's what I keep thinking: One or the other, but not BOTH. A first-timer needs a veteran partner so when he comes up with something that looks good on paper but inevitably fails in practice there's someone to say, "I tried that at a, b and c and it doesn't work because x, y and z." As it is, they're BOTH flying blind, so I hope they have a better parachute than "Shanny on speed dial."

Originally Posted by BroncoWave

I really like Lynch, so I hope he does well there.

Seems like a nice guy, but it's hard to root for SF.

Eric Branch
‏@Eric_Branch

#49ers Kyle Shanahan confirms he will call offensive plays and serve as OC.

I guess maybe 7 knows whats what.

Originally Posted by Denver Native (Carol)

Eric Branch
‏@Eric_Branch

#49ers Kyle Shanahan confirms he will call offensive plays and serve as OC.

Has that ever worked?