Mr. Scot

That's not an easy thing to do on an eleven man squad

College systems factor in too. I remember reading an article some years back from an analyst who said that colleges moving to more one read systems and favoring running quarterbacks was going to contribute to a severe shortage of great quarterbacks in the NFL. I don't remember when that was, but if it was written sometime between the late 2000s and the early 2010s, that guy now looks like a genius.

If the Texans do an about face and say he's available, there's gonna be way more than two.

I'd say it was already a need even if we kept him.

I remember. I'm primarily just talking about former Panthers though. If they succeed with that lineup, it kind of says something about our former coaching.

That'd put Star Lotulelei, Vernon Butler and Kawann Short all in one rotation.

I've seen a lot of people say this is a great draft for OL.

Do it, dude. Do it!

This whole "not paying for bad players" thing...is that something new in the NFL? I know it goes against our usual practices.

We already have a bear for that job.

Marty and Ron always seemed to overvalue those type of guys. (see: Godfrey, Charles; Reid, Eric)

Stuff like this is why I'm not a fan of PFF.

I know there was talk of that. I don't remember if it was ever confirmed one way or the other.

He probably does in Washington and Buffalo.

Short? Yeah, a couple of days ago.

I guess that's probably a big reason why some folks think we'll trade down.

Or a good team because of familiarity. (i.e. Buffalo, not Washington)

Saw this coming... There was word that Peters was out of our GM search because San Francisco made him some promises in order to retain him. Said at the time that if he wound up getting a promotion, it would probably substantiate those rumors. Working for the 49ers was his dream job anyway since he grew up as a big fan. Knew that'd be an obstacle we'd have to overcome if we wanted him.

I think what hurt Rivera more than anything was this desire he had to see every veteran player have a happy ending to their story.

I just think he's done, honestly.

Would a long snapper not be considered a starter? Not like he has a backup.

Won't lie. I'm kinda hoping he goes elsewhere.

Remember what it felt like going into offseasons knowing that our fate was in the hands of Ron Rivera and Marty Hurney? Sure feels different now.

Said it above: I think that probably had more to do with Ron Rivera then Marty Hurney. Granted, the two of them were basically two sides of the same bad coin.

I suspect the next move is franchising Taylor Moton.