For those wanting to draft a QB.... here's an interesting article in PFT

[Varking]

35 minutes ago, musicman said:

Could the reason we went with Teddy was more related to; they knew they would have a limited off-season, and he knew Brady and his system along with Cam's health in question? Nobody knew then that the OTA's would be cancelled, a limited training camp and preseason would be wiped out. I believe they thought they could maybe steal lighting in a bottle and find a really good QB in Teddy and build around him. I still think that's there plan. 

The 49ers are proving having a lot of good, young players in the right system, no matter the QB, can win. That to me is the plan. I wouldn't doubt if they roll with Teddy next year and even try PJ a little more (he did play decent in his one game vs what Grier did the year before). To build a long term winner (in today's NFL) you need many good players in a good system with good coaches. 

The 49ers are a six win team right now. 

[cmichd08]

On 12/26/2020 at 8:34 AM, musicman said:

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/12/26/highly-drafted-quarterbacks-rarely-transform-bad-franchises/

Interesting take as sometimes you still need good team around a high draft pick to really win. FA and the cost of keeping top players changed the game IMO. 

let's not forget about Montana.  He was a 3rd round pick.  Johnny Unitas was a 9th round selection for Pittsburg and was cut and pick up by Baltimore.  Fran Tarkenton was a 3rd rounder draft pick.  Ken Stabler was a 2nd round pick.  Jim Kelly was a 14th pick in the 1st round.  You can fine a good QB in later rounds.  Just cause they are #1 doesn't make them Super Bowl winners.  Just think how long it took Elway to get his first win in a Super Bowl.  

 

[musicman]

2 hours ago, Varking said:

The 49ers are a six win team right now. 

My point. We have 4. They were devastated with injuries (way more than us or maybe anybody in the NFL), working with a 3rd string QB and are still competitive. But more looking at last year. Grap wasn't that great of a QB and look where he got them. Yes, a better pass at the end wins it in the SB. The team is well balanced and well coached. They should be good year in and year out because of the system, balance of good players and what everybody needs - luck with injuries. 

[DaveThePanther2008]

14 minutes ago, cmichd08 said:

let's not forget about Montana.  He was a 3rd round pick.  Johnny Unitas was a 9th round selection for Pittsburg and was cut and pick up by Baltimore.  Fran Tarkenton was a 3rd rounder draft pick.  Ken Stabler was a 2nd round pick.  Jim Kelly was a 14th pick in the 1st round.  You can fine a good QB in later rounds.  Just cause they are #1 doesn't make them Super Bowl winners.  Just think how long it took Elway to get his first win in a Super Bowl.  

 

Farve was in the 2nd round by Atlanta and traded to Green Bay.  Unitas was my hero growing up.  Pittsburgh didn't even give him an opportunity.  Webb Ewbanks found him on a sandlot team in Pittsburgh.

You're correct and which is why I will be watching QBs in the combine.  I don't think we'll take project but I do believe the first round will not be the only round we look for a QB. 

[mc52beast]

Were we a poorly ran franchise in the past? Yes. But I feel like with Tepper and new blood at key positions we’re going to be playoff contenders on an annual basis once we get the talent. 

[Sgt Schultz]

4 hours ago, Varking said:

The 49ers are a six win team right now. 

The 49ers also need a mobile hospital accompanying them.  I have a friend who is a die-hard Niner fan, and his weekly comments sound like the team would have been healthier if it had survived a plane crash.

[musicman]

and if we beat the Saints, we pick around 12-14. We're gonna be taking a CB or LT at that point. If, like last year, our top 3 picks pan out and if 2 of all our FA signing pan out, that's 5 upgrades. If we don't lose Moton and Samuel and a healthy CMC, that's a pretty freaking solid team. Along with a coaching staff that has a year under their belt, with hopefully OTAs and a normal preseason, we WILL be better with Teddy or PJ at QB.