Panthro 10,126 Report post Posted September 16, 2013 Let's go back in time.... to the year 2010. I know it seems a long time ago but that is where our story begins. John Fox is not extended and the writing is on the wall. It seemed everyone knew Fox was done in Carolina but we kept him anyway. Jerry Richardson made the comments about obligation to stockholders and firing a coach and hiring another would affect his bottom line. Fast forward to 2013. Same scenario - An owner who has displayed a reluctance to make changes and fix mistakes that might cost him. We have to pay for his mistakes. Jerry is made of teflon. Great person. Smart Businessman. Worthless Owner. So it's another wasted season because our owner doesn't want to have to pay a fired coach a salary. It's all about the bottom line...and that bottom line is not winning. That takes a back seat to profitability.We had to pay for a stadium renovation because this owner is so cheap he won't even fire lame duck/inept coaches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C47 1,397 Report post Posted September 16, 2013 We missed out on a lot of great coaches over the last several years by keeping guys around who shouldn't have been kept. First two names (of guys we missed) that come to mind would be Harbaugh (who we didn't even entertain....thanks Jerry!), and the coach who was tailor made for our Quarterback Chip Kelly.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCP 31,049 Report post Posted September 16, 2013 Let's go back in time.... to the year 2010. I know it seems a long time ago but that is where our story begins. John Fox is not extended and the writing is on the wall. It seemed everyone knew Fox was done in Carolina but we kept him anyway. Jerry Richardson made the comments about obligation to stockholders and firing a coach and hiring another would affect his bottom line. Fast forward to 2013. Same scenario - An owner who has displayed a reluctance to make changes and fix mistakes that might cost him. We have to pay for his mistakes. Jerry is made of teflon. Great person. Smart Businessman. Worthless Owner. So it's another wasted season because our owner doesn't want to have to pay a fired coach a salary. It's all about the bottom line...and that bottom line is not winning. That takes a back seat to profitability.We had to pay for a stadium renovation because this owner is so cheap he won't even fire lame duck/inept coaches. Jerry Richardson is the boneless hot wing of owners? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AceMan 643 Report post Posted September 16, 2013 Yet we all will remain fans so Richardson wins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stirs 6,640 Report post Posted September 16, 2013 He spends plenty of money, just on the wrong things. Not cheap, just stupid buys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jangler 1,569 Report post Posted September 16, 2013 3 wasted seasons. 3 wasted seasons of Cams career. Smitty might as well retire this week. Richardson will continue to hire defensive minded coaches and never really develope Cam. Really is a shame. It's been over 15 years, but, can I go back to being a 49ers fan? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teeray 16,260 Report post Posted September 16, 2013 JR bashing is old and misguided. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCP 31,049 Report post Posted September 16, 2013 3 wasted seasons. 3 wasted seasons of Cams career. Smitty might as well retire this week. Richardson will continue to hire defensive minded coaches and never really develope Cam. Really is a shame. It's been over 15 years, but, can I go back to being a 49ers fan? They got their ass kicked last night so you're screwed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Spider Monkey Report post Posted September 16, 2013 Harbaugh wouldn't have come here in a million years. Kelly will be as successful as Spurrier was in the NFL. Richardson isn't the problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seltzer 1,506 Report post Posted September 16, 2013 On a day like today I don't want to make sweeping generalizations. But this franchise has become a bottom feeder in the NFL. That is the sad reality right now, as much as I don't want it to be. And Richardson's decisions over the past 5 years are as responsible for this as anything else. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C47 1,397 Report post Posted September 16, 2013 JR bashing is old and misguided. Are you kidding dude? JR's cheapness in 2010 directly correlates with where this franchise is at right now. His refusal to accept better than mediocrity last year and hire a GM who didn't demand a new HC is why we're in this place now. Another wasted season and it starts at the very top and trickles down man.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jangler 1,569 Report post Posted September 16, 2013 JR bashing is old and misguided. Richardson isn't the problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
