Did the Seahawks and 49ers burn themselves trying to be like Les?

[AvengerRam]

Here's what Breer (who may or may not be correct) said:

The Niners talked to the Lions in Mobile, but at the time were a little lukewarm and never made an official offer. They’d planned to circle back with Detroit after the weekend, but when things escalated Saturday and the Lions called back, the price had gone beyond what they were willing to offer (in part because they’re fine going forward with Jimmy Garoppolo). My sense is the 12th pick was never going to be offered.

So, taking that at face value, they were interested, but were not willing to outbid the Rams. And, of course, whatever sources Breer has, he clearly got the "fine going forward with Jimmy Garoppolo" think wrong (unless you take that to mean "for a year," which is, of course, not what Breer said).

You have, of course, glossed over the fact that they made a bigger offer for Rodgers (again, not a move for a team that is supposedly trying to get on a rookie contract for a QB) that was rejected.

Look... you don't have to agree with my premise. That's fine and dandy. As I said, we're all just speculating.

 

[Pupped]

Here's what Breer (who may or may not be correct) said:

So, taking that at face value, they were interested, but were not willing to outbid the Rams. And, of course, whatever sources Breer has, he clearly got the "fine going forward with Jimmy Garoppolo" think wrong (unless you take that to mean "for a year," which is, of course, not what Breer said).

You have, of course, glossed over the fact that they made a bigger offer for Rodgers (again, not a move for a team that is supposedly trying to get on a rookie contract for a QB) that was rejected.

Look... you don't have to agree with my premise. That's fine and dandy. As I said, we're all just speculating.

Not glossing over anything.

The idea that going after Rogers, a generational talent and hometown guy, is somehow a product of following the Rams lead is a reach.

The 9ers had a shot at Stafford and opted not to pay the price.

Again.. just discussing the premise that, somehow, trading for Lance is following the Rams lead.

Obviously, the 9ers were looking to upgrade at QB. There are different paths to that… they chose the raw talent and cheap model.

 

[AvengerRam]

Not glossing over anything.

The idea that going after Rogers, a generational talent and hometown guy, is somehow a product of following the Rams lead is a reach.

The 9ers had a shot at Stafford and opted not to pay the price.

Again.. just discussing the premise that, somehow, trading for Lance is following the Rams lead.

Obviously, the 9ers were looking to upgrade at QB. There are different paths to that… they chose the raw talent and cheap model.

You keep bringing up cap room. I presume you're talking about next year because, this year, they are paying JimmyG a lot of money ($26.9M).

Do you think they'll release him at the end of the year? (doing so would result in only $1.4M in dead cap, vs. a cap hit of $27M if they keep him). I suppose they can try to trade him, but I'm not sure who would want to pick up his contract, even for a year.

 

[Pupped]

You keep bringing up cap room. I presume you're talking about next year because, this year, they are paying JimmyG a lot of money ($26.9M).

Do you think they'll release him at the end of the year? (doing so would result in only $1.4M in dead cap, vs. a cap hit of $27M if they keep him). I suppose they can try to trade him, but I'm not sure who would want to pick up his contract, even for a year.

Yes, talking about next 4 years, actually. Year 5 is more expensive, but reasonable.
And having any discussion on regrets about Lance now would be plain silly. We’re not actually doing that, right?

 

[AvengerRam]

Yes, talking about next 4 years, actually. Year 5 is more expensive, but reasonable.
And having any discussion on regrets about Lance now would be plain silly. We’re not actually doing that, right?

Well, we can certainly make projections and prognostications. That's what we fans do, right?

I, for one, think that the 49ers will regret giving up so much for Lance. I think he's the next Marcus Mariota, not the next Lamar Jackson.

The great thing is, if I'm wrong, you can dig up this post and throw it in my face in a few years. Of course, given that its the Whiners we're talking about, I'd assume we're both HOPING I'm correct.

 

[Pupped]

Well, we can certainly make projections and prognostications. That's what we fans do, right?

I, for one, think that the 49ers will regret giving up so much for Lance. I think he's the next Marcus Mariota, not the next Lamar Jackson.

The great thing is, if I'm wrong, you can dig up this post and throw it in my face in a few years. Of course, given that its the Whiners we're talking about, I'd assume we're both HOPING I'm correct.

Of course!

But I don’t analyze these situations based on my hopeful assumptions as a fan.
And I hope I don’t care about an internet post in a Rams forum years down the road. That would be sad, lol.

 

[snackdaddy]

You keep bringing up cap room. I presume you're talking about next year because, this year, they are paying JimmyG a lot of money ($26.9M).

Do you think they'll release him at the end of the year? (doing so would result in only $1.4M in dead cap, vs. a cap hit of $27M if they keep him). I suppose they can try to trade him, but I'm not sure who would want to pick up his contract, even for a year.

His trade value has diminished. He's viewed as an oft injured quarterback who's far from top ten talent. I suppose if its between outright cutting him or trading for a late round pick, they might find someone who will take him with only one year left on his contract.

 

[Mackeyser]

1. I think its the Packers that were not interested.
2. I don't really know what you're asking about the 49ers interest in Stafford. Clearly, had the Rams not made that trade, Shanahan would have tried to get him. By the time Shanahan knew it was a possibility, the Rams had already made the deal.
3. The "Joneses" in this case, are the Rams, so...

Per Stafford, he was about to head to Carolina for a medical when we stepped in with the big offer.

There was ZERO chance Stafford was gonna be a 9er.

 

[AvengerRam]

Per Stafford, he was about to head to Carolina for a medical when we stepped in with the big offer.

There was ZERO chance Stafford was gonna be a 9er.

Which is completely irrelevant to any point I’ve made here.

Thanks for playing.

 

[Mackeyser]

Which is completely irrelevant to any point I’ve made here.

Thanks for playing.

Well, Soooory, Mr Crankypants.

Actually, on point #2, Shanahan might have wanted to try for Stafford, but the 9ers FO was grossly underbidding and was never really in the race... word was they offered 2 x 2nds and that's it... no Garrapolo.

that was the extent of what I was trying to add.

I'll get off your lawn now...