I have to think that a good portion of the reaches in this year's draft were because almost every team was trying to trade back but that doesn't justify not picking a more valuable option. I think the redditor nailed it
Something is dysfunctional with the 49ers as concerns the wide gap of very skilled Coaching versus some profound ineptitude in the Front Office. I smell Ownership enabling an entrenched group of buddies and friends? Hey, it's Frisco... Maybe they moved the stadium too far south from Management.
I get the feeling that both the Niners and the Rams think that the Seahawks are going to win the NFC West this year. They are perhaps assuming that some of their aging stars will be injured by playoff time. Or some might retire at the end of the year. So, since the 2026 draft class is presumed weak anyway, why not do some gambling. It may be that they are looking at "project" draftees who might go well beyond their projected highs in coming years, ala Brock Purdy. Then next year, when their roster holes are more obvious, they can draft from a quality draft class, hit gold on some of them, and develop a good young roster to compete for many years.
I've come to feel that both of them have a "boom or bust" philosophy, i.e., take a bad year or two and develop a Super Bowl contender. No being stuck in limbo being a mediocrely good team, like the Hawks were for many years.
Now that I've gotten that out of the way, and as much as I enjoy mocking our fellow NFC West inhabitants, nobody really knows how they did, and we won't know for quite some time. Hopefully they've done irreparable harm to their entire franchise. Maybe they'll be the laughing stock of the NFL in a couple of years, all 3 franchises mind you, and simultaneously.
But, that's probably too much to ask. Besides, the battles with the Rams and 9'ers last year made the Super Bowl all the sweeter. 9'ers locker room probably still smells like spilled beer and cigars.
If they all suck then we won't get the major highs like we did last year when the Hawks ran the NFC gauntlet at the end of the year. That was really something and something I'm sure we will look back and marvel on for years to come! The start of a legacy!
The only thing that makes me nervous about the Rams draft is I remember how crazy everyone thought we were in the 2012 draft, and then how it actually turned out.
Absent that, think they shot themselves in the foot.
As to Simpson specifically, and based on his body of work and his film, in the 2024 draft where does he get picked? The 7th-8th QB in that class goes at #13 in this year's?
In the SSJ live day 1 draft chat we were all cheering the Ty Simpson pick. They had pick 13 and got a player that will likely have zero impact on their ability to compete for the Super Bowl this year. There were so many impact players there at 13. That being said, in 4 or 5 years Simpson could be looking like a franchise QB and it will wind up being a great pick. But will they still have a Super Bowl roster in 4 or 5 years? The difference between the Rams and Seahawks last year was razor thin. Giving up the chance to select a top pick in the first round who could help this year was a major win for the Seahawks.
I’m going with JD Price for offensive rookie of the year! I think their plan was to trade back a few spots, get a 4th round pick to get Beau Stephens, and get price at 37. They got Price, they got Stephens. When you look at where the Seahawks ranked in terms of draft capital going into the draft, and what they got out of the draft. This is an A+ draft. Sure the Giants got more. But look at the capital they had going into the draft. They had $100 dollars to spend, we had $19.95.
We also came out of this draft with Rasheed Shaheed.
It’s so hard to tell if a QB will be outstanding. I mean Purdy was Mr Irrelevant. He has a shot to be good, or even very good. It’s just a very small shot. At least he’s in a good spot for a QB and does not have to play this year.
True dat, Purdy and Brady are two examples of You Never Know. Even Russ I guess.
And not to put you on the spot but knowing you watch alot of film and have more overall football knowledge than most of us here, is he a guy you take ahead of McCarthy, or Will Levis, or Kenny Pickett (my personal comp for him), where do you place him if you're a g.m.
Acknowledging that for sure, being a back up to Stafford and having McVay as your coach, is about as phenomenal an opportunity to maximize yourself as there is.
I have no knowledge, just opinions, poor ones at that. I have not been impressed with McCarthy. I don’t even know if he’s the best QB on their roster anymore. I did not watch any QB play for the draft. I felt there was a zero shot we’d take one with 4 picks. Now next year with 11 picks? Sure a QB is quite possible. I don’t think much of Levis or Picket, but they do look better than Richardson. Can you imagine what might have been if the Colts didn’t pick Richardson??? Yikes!
Hey, if they selected Richardson, I’d have gotten right in line behind you. It is always better to be lucky than good. The Colts may have saved that draft class for us!
With all the noise surrounding picking a RB with our 1st pick, it's comforting to know our biggest rivals seem to have "reached" harder than us with their draft capital.
I have to think that a good portion of the reaches in this year's draft were because almost every team was trying to trade back but that doesn't justify not picking a more valuable option. I think the redditor nailed it
Something is dysfunctional with the 49ers as concerns the wide gap of very skilled Coaching versus some profound ineptitude in the Front Office. I smell Ownership enabling an entrenched group of buddies and friends? Hey, it's Frisco... Maybe they moved the stadium too far south from Management.
Maybe McVay has started drawing up a new playbook full of 14 and 04 packages. Who needs WRs in the modern NFL.
04 package? Empty backfield? Witherspoon is going to have a field day blitzing Stafford or Simpson.
Hey, it's McVay's idea (the idea I made up for him), not mine.
I get the feeling that both the Niners and the Rams think that the Seahawks are going to win the NFC West this year. They are perhaps assuming that some of their aging stars will be injured by playoff time. Or some might retire at the end of the year. So, since the 2026 draft class is presumed weak anyway, why not do some gambling. It may be that they are looking at "project" draftees who might go well beyond their projected highs in coming years, ala Brock Purdy. Then next year, when their roster holes are more obvious, they can draft from a quality draft class, hit gold on some of them, and develop a good young roster to compete for many years.
I've come to feel that both of them have a "boom or bust" philosophy, i.e., take a bad year or two and develop a Super Bowl contender. No being stuck in limbo being a mediocrely good team, like the Hawks were for many years.
First, FTR's!
Now that I've gotten that out of the way, and as much as I enjoy mocking our fellow NFC West inhabitants, nobody really knows how they did, and we won't know for quite some time. Hopefully they've done irreparable harm to their entire franchise. Maybe they'll be the laughing stock of the NFL in a couple of years, all 3 franchises mind you, and simultaneously.
But, that's probably too much to ask. Besides, the battles with the Rams and 9'ers last year made the Super Bowl all the sweeter. 9'ers locker room probably still smells like spilled beer and cigars.
Lastly, double FTR's!
You had me at FTR’s.
If they all suck then we won't get the major highs like we did last year when the Hawks ran the NFC gauntlet at the end of the year. That was really something and something I'm sure we will look back and marvel on for years to come! The start of a legacy!
What the hell, let's shoot for a 4-peat.
Yes, those last 4 games against the 49ers and Rams were EPIC!
Against the 49ers I felt fully confident.
Against the Rams, I bit my fingernails down to my elbows!!
I absolutely love the Rams 2026?draft (for us), as they are the only NFC West Team I fear…
The only thing that makes me nervous about the Rams draft is I remember how crazy everyone thought we were in the 2012 draft, and then how it actually turned out.
Absent that, think they shot themselves in the foot.
As to Simpson specifically, and based on his body of work and his film, in the 2024 draft where does he get picked? The 7th-8th QB in that class goes at #13 in this year's?
1 Williams
2 Daniels
3 Maye
8 Penix
10 McCarthy
12 Nix
150 Rattler
In the SSJ live day 1 draft chat we were all cheering the Ty Simpson pick. They had pick 13 and got a player that will likely have zero impact on their ability to compete for the Super Bowl this year. There were so many impact players there at 13. That being said, in 4 or 5 years Simpson could be looking like a franchise QB and it will wind up being a great pick. But will they still have a Super Bowl roster in 4 or 5 years? The difference between the Rams and Seahawks last year was razor thin. Giving up the chance to select a top pick in the first round who could help this year was a major win for the Seahawks.
I’m going with JD Price for offensive rookie of the year! I think their plan was to trade back a few spots, get a 4th round pick to get Beau Stephens, and get price at 37. They got Price, they got Stephens. When you look at where the Seahawks ranked in terms of draft capital going into the draft, and what they got out of the draft. This is an A+ draft. Sure the Giants got more. But look at the capital they had going into the draft. They had $100 dollars to spend, we had $19.95.
We also came out of this draft with Rasheed Shaheed.
I'm still trying to see what makes him any better than McCarthy coming out of school.
It’s so hard to tell if a QB will be outstanding. I mean Purdy was Mr Irrelevant. He has a shot to be good, or even very good. It’s just a very small shot. At least he’s in a good spot for a QB and does not have to play this year.
True dat, Purdy and Brady are two examples of You Never Know. Even Russ I guess.
And not to put you on the spot but knowing you watch alot of film and have more overall football knowledge than most of us here, is he a guy you take ahead of McCarthy, or Will Levis, or Kenny Pickett (my personal comp for him), where do you place him if you're a g.m.
Acknowledging that for sure, being a back up to Stafford and having McVay as your coach, is about as phenomenal an opportunity to maximize yourself as there is.
I have no knowledge, just opinions, poor ones at that. I have not been impressed with McCarthy. I don’t even know if he’s the best QB on their roster anymore. I did not watch any QB play for the draft. I felt there was a zero shot we’d take one with 4 picks. Now next year with 11 picks? Sure a QB is quite possible. I don’t think much of Levis or Picket, but they do look better than Richardson. Can you imagine what might have been if the Colts didn’t pick Richardson??? Yikes!
you're talking about me! I was really hoping for Richardson.
Hey, if they selected Richardson, I’d have gotten right in line behind you. It is always better to be lucky than good. The Colts may have saved that draft class for us!
With all the noise surrounding picking a RB with our 1st pick, it's comforting to know our biggest rivals seem to have "reached" harder than us with their draft capital.