[Mick]

[quote author=stupac2 link=topic=16362.msg184793#msg184793 date=1483378273]
Since this thread is fully off-topic, can someone explain to me what in the world happened to Baalke? He didn't become GM until Harbaugh's first year, but he was clearly quite involved with personnel before that. How did that roster go from one of the most talented in the NFL to such a dumpster fire in such a short time period? I know the unexpected retirements hurt, but you'd think you could replace those guys with players who are at least competent...

I think Scot McCloughan was the true mastermind in the Niners' personnel department at the time. He's currently doing a good job with the DC football team.
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Baalke was the Western scout for the 49ers in 2005.  McCloughan was the actual brains, but he had Sarkisian disease.  He ran the 49er drafts through 2010...he selected the players who got them to the Super Bowl.

Grant Cohn on Baalke vs. McCloughan
http://49ers.pressdemocrat.com/49ers-han...-failures/

[Mick]

[quote author=stupac2 link=topic=16362.msg184793#msg184793 date=1483378273]
Since this thread is fully off-topic, can someone explain to me what in the world happened to Baalke? He didn't become GM until Harbaugh's first year, but he was clearly quite involved with personnel before that. How did that roster go from one of the most talented in the NFL to such a dumpster fire in such a short time period? I know the unexpected retirements hurt, but you'd think you could replace those guys with players who are at least competent...

I think Scot McCloughan was the true mastermind in the Niners' personnel department at the time. He's currently doing a good job with the DC football team.
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Baalke was the Western scout for the 49ers in 2005.  McCloughan was the actual brains, but he had Sarkisian disease.  He ran the 49er drafts through 2010...he selected the players who got them to the Super Bowl.

Grant Cohn on Baalke vs. McCloughan
http://49ers.pressdemocrat.com/49ers-han...-failures/