DrDawkinstein

I think it's all of that, plus the fact that Carroll knew how much of a system-QB Wilson really is. All the special, "custom" coaching and play-calling that went into making Russ successful since the time he was drafted. Just like we see them doing now with Geno Smith. Carroll is looking like a genius right now.

I'm dyin

I mean, I think that's kinda the plan. Go all in this year, then tank next year and be in a spot to reset and replace Lance in 2024. Winning this year helps soften that blow of sucking next year. Yeah but they have to get a new deal done, or else they are stuck paying that $12M/yr. And now that the trade has been done BEFORE a new deal is in place, CMC has the 9ers bent over a barrel, just like Tunsil did to BOB and the Texans. They are racing to the point where their only choice will be to pay CMC big money, or give up all those picks for a 4 month rental. I thought part of the trade talks dragging on was the new team working on a restructure. We may still see one, but it will be under the graciousness of CMC.

Yeah, the Falcons have been an interesting watch down here. They stink on paper, but are a much tougher team to beat than they look like. Not an easy out for any team.

Knowing this warms my heart.

It's like out-running a bear. You dont need to be the fastest person on Earth, you just need to be faster than your friends.

The trade up for Lance, lol

Right. I'm saying that's why he chose to retire and start the school.

It's not so much about the 49ers as it is the rest of the division and conference. The division is totally up for grabs. This isnt the NFC of 2020 either. Philly is rolling, but with an easy schedule. All the 9ers need to do is beat out the Rams, Seahawks, and Cardinals. Then who knows what happens in the playoffs.

Little bit of both. Little bit of him probably being sick of being injured and already having decent money. It all adds up.

Considering the Dolphins have the 49ers 1st round pick, I fully support them going "all in" for this year and then tanking after that. We should all be pulling for the 49ers to make the playoffs and push that pick into the later part of the round. Then with no picks to help Lance, they can tank in 2023, and replace Lance in 2024.

The NFC is a total crap shoot. Crazier things have happened.

Well that resolved itself nicely. Would have liked to add him to the team, but not at that price. At least he stayed in the NFC. Moving on!

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Yes, we used 3 picks, but we got 3 players. How many players did the 9ers get for all those picks? And how many are on the current roster?

I bet once it came down to 2 Divisional rivals, who both like to play fast and loose with picks, Beane noped out quick. That bidding war between Snead and Lynch probably sounded like an auction. But man, if Lynch doesnt get a new deal done...

All great points.

Normally I'd agree, but have you seen the NFC? Outside of Eagles...

Said earlier I'd like to see him end up in SF or LA. I would have liked to get him cheap and if he'd re-sign cheap, but that wasnt in the cards. Moving on!...

IMO, the only way we send a 1st round pick is if a team-friendly extension is already agreed upon and ready to sign. Otherwise, I (and I hope Beane) have no interest in dealing a 1st pick for a 3 month rental. I dont have any interest in sending a 1st for CMC either way really, and I think he's a very good player. If no extension is in place, then best I can do is a 4th and Moss. That's all a $600k 3 month rental is worth to us. edit: And someone asked up-thread why he would take such a pay cut? Well, after the previous 5 years in Carolina and being subjected to that franchise, players are actively taking less to play for our coaches and with Josh Allen, and win a Super Bowl. We are the New Patriots. He already took the $38M in guaranteed money from his big 2nd contract, so he could afford to do a shorter, smaller deal with us. Go get a ring. Stay healthy with a better Strength team and NOT being the entire Offense, and then see what happens from there. I'm all for players making as much money as they possibly can. Just sayin, he may be more interested in the change of culture and winning a SB.

Fair enough. Good point. Thank god the Bills dont make decisions like the Panthers, Browns, and Packers. But if it was for a RB of Chubb's ability I might be more onboard. CMC is no Chubb. To your point, age-wise, Fournette and James Connor are also the same age as CMC and signed for $7M/yr. Guess we'll find out. Exactly. Maybe some team will sign him to a big deal. But it will likely be a bad, poorly-managed team. I dont see Beane spending $12M/yr on an RB with so many other guys coming up.

He doesnt really have a "contract in place". Sure, technically one exists. But there is no guaranteed money left. Meaning, he is one ding away from making $0 for the rest of his life. It also means that his new team could simply cut him at the end of the year and be on the hook for nothing. No dead cap. No anything. The only thing at risk is what the new team pays from him in trade. CMC and his agent know he isnt seeing that $12M/year from anyone. The new team will want a new deal before the trade finalizes. And frankly, so does CMC and his agent in order to protect him long term. As far as the business side of the NFL goes, the remaining 3yr/$36M do not exist. Big statements. Show me one example of a RB signing a 3rd contract worth more than $7M/year. Let alone one with his recent injury history. https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/rankings/cap-hit/running-back/

I love this family. Stefon, his mom, his brother, and now his Uncle (even if he's fighting with him mom 🤣). All such good, genuine people. Makes me realize why Stefon turned down offers from bigger schools to stay home and help take care of his family after his father passed. LOVE these guys.

Sure. Who knows man. These are all just opinions and they change by the page. We have no idea what the GMs are really thinking. And "cheap" is relative. Leonard Fournette, after helping the Bucs win a Super Bowl, only got 3/$21M. Melvin Gordon got 2/$16M Most RB 3rd contracts are super low regardless of how heralded the RB is. Luckily the GMs arent using my off the cuff remarks to base deals around. 🤣 $12M/yr is absolutely no where near RBs' 3rd+ contracts. Send me some links on that if you have better examples than mine in Fournette and Gordon (I was looking for "big name" productive RBs getting their 3rd contract). CMC does not have 3/$36M to negotiate from. He has nothing but what he thinks he's worth or is wiling to take. He would cost us $600k this year, and then could be cut and get $0 next year, and count $0 on our cap.

Luckily, what the fan base says doesnt mean jack squat.