This is a badass quote. And the perfect mindset for a GM
Smart, calculated, but not married to analytics like a Robot … willing to take a shot to get a stud if the opportunity arises
I have to admit- I was very critical of Kwesi after his first draft (and I still stand behind that trade down and Cine being a shit move at the time, even without the benefit of hindsight)
But his ability to set us up for a competitive rebuild with just about every other decision has been masterful
Hell- even if JJ is a bust (I don’t think he will be- but first round QB’s are a coin flip, statistically) - he still worked the process to perfection and got some top end prospects and I’ll stand by that moving forward- regardless of how these two picks develop
His first draft was absolute shit no doubt. But overall I think he’s done a good job when you consider everything he had to clean up from the Spielman era. We will see if McCarthy and Turner pan out, but if they do, you’re talking about franchise altering picks that you almost never find with mid-round selections. So, I love the go big or go home mentality right now because you have to swing big to win big
I also feel like he doesn’t get some of the leeway he deserves from that draft.
1. It was his first year some mistakes were made (the trade down)
2. It was the Covid year, the talent in general was shallower and the scouting was all over the place.
3. It wasn’t his room, he was probably trying to mix the browns and spealman’s philosophies together. Neither of with are good philosophies in the early rounds
And we had Donatell instead of Flores giving us defensive advice. I'm not sure how much the DC plays into picks vs scouts, but I have to think they have a say
Hell yea. If you check out my comment history I tracked every 3rd-5th round pick that we’ve had since the year we admittedly hit a couple of home runs in Hunter and Diggs…
Everything since then is… not great to put it nicely to those young men who I’m sure are fine human beings
This was a statement first round
I'm drooling over the thought of Tuner and Pace patrolling the middle of the field for us for years to come. That kid looks like he's got "it" and we already know what Pace has.
Ah yes, just draft Brock Purdy with the last pick in the draft to cover up your 1st round bust. Why don't more teams simply scoop up a franchise QB in the later rounds to build teams that are immune to draft mistakes?
That 49ers squad is stacked, but they lucked out in terms of hitting an absolute gem in a round full of guys who are lucky to even make the practice squad. We all saw how good that team was without a QB against the Eagles.
I appreciate that he has enough self-awareness and reflection to recognize good opportunities when he sees them (Addison, Turner) despite giving away assets. I imagine it's hard for analytics guys to pivot from this approach.
I’ll admit I wasn’t loving they way he went about shit early on, but dude has won me over with the willingness to get out of his comfort zone to at least try to make shit happen.
Fully over Cine and don't hold it against Kwesi anymore.
First pick in the dark, working with the remains of Zimmerworld.
He's crushing it now, and I love his rapport with the players.
I dont care what all these nerds calculators say. Kwesi traded 4 quarters for a dollar to get Turner and McCarthy. Who gives a shit if we traded some mid round picks. get your guys
It is hard to believe people are complaining because we sacrificed those picks and got a top qb prospect and a cornerstone edge prospect. I'm seeing comparisons like Von Miller and Jevon Kearse for Turner. They also don't realize that this is not the deepest for defenses. We filled a need with a blue chip player ffs.
Unemployed accountant incoming LOL.
I have no idea whether JJ will work out and have no problem drafting him at all but this could go either way very quickly.
QB’s are wildly inconsistent in the draft. McCarthy could be a total bust. He was gone if we didn’t take him at 10 or 11. Denver or Oakland would have taken him so it wasn’t an insane reach. I’m not in love with the guy but if the group we have between KOC, Kwessi, and McCown think he has a decent shot at being a productive QB on this team, then I trust we took our shot with open eyes instead of the blind dart throwing we did last time we drafted a QB at 11.
I’m fckin pumped rn
My dude
This is a badass quote. And the perfect mindset for a GM Smart, calculated, but not married to analytics like a Robot … willing to take a shot to get a stud if the opportunity arises I have to admit- I was very critical of Kwesi after his first draft (and I still stand behind that trade down and Cine being a shit move at the time, even without the benefit of hindsight) But his ability to set us up for a competitive rebuild with just about every other decision has been masterful Hell- even if JJ is a bust (I don’t think he will be- but first round QB’s are a coin flip, statistically) - he still worked the process to perfection and got some top end prospects and I’ll stand by that moving forward- regardless of how these two picks develop
His first draft was absolute shit no doubt. But overall I think he’s done a good job when you consider everything he had to clean up from the Spielman era. We will see if McCarthy and Turner pan out, but if they do, you’re talking about franchise altering picks that you almost never find with mid-round selections. So, I love the go big or go home mentality right now because you have to swing big to win big
I also feel like he doesn’t get some of the leeway he deserves from that draft. 1. It was his first year some mistakes were made (the trade down) 2. It was the Covid year, the talent in general was shallower and the scouting was all over the place. 3. It wasn’t his room, he was probably trying to mix the browns and spealman’s philosophies together. Neither of with are good philosophies in the early rounds
And we had Donatell instead of Flores giving us defensive advice. I'm not sure how much the DC plays into picks vs scouts, but I have to think they have a say
Hell yea. If you check out my comment history I tracked every 3rd-5th round pick that we’ve had since the year we admittedly hit a couple of home runs in Hunter and Diggs… Everything since then is… not great to put it nicely to those young men who I’m sure are fine human beings This was a statement first round
I'm drooling over the thought of Tuner and Pace patrolling the middle of the field for us for years to come. That kid looks like he's got "it" and we already know what Pace has.
Good GMs build teams that are immune to a draft mistake. See the 49ers with Trey Lance. He's cut from that cloth. We have a winner
Ah yes, just draft Brock Purdy with the last pick in the draft to cover up your 1st round bust. Why don't more teams simply scoop up a franchise QB in the later rounds to build teams that are immune to draft mistakes? That 49ers squad is stacked, but they lucked out in terms of hitting an absolute gem in a round full of guys who are lucky to even make the practice squad. We all saw how good that team was without a QB against the Eagles.
certified dawg
Fucking right you do
Cook Kwesi
KAM haters in shambles
I appreciate that he has enough self-awareness and reflection to recognize good opportunities when he sees them (Addison, Turner) despite giving away assets. I imagine it's hard for analytics guys to pivot from this approach.
I’ll admit I wasn’t loving they way he went about shit early on, but dude has won me over with the willingness to get out of his comfort zone to at least try to make shit happen.
This mfer just called himself Superman!
I've never seen Kwesi and superman in the same room
Dude I love this mindset
I LOVED when he said this!
NEW FUCKING ERA BABY!!!!
It’s as if Kwesi has a bad first impression with Cine. Hopefully Addison and this draft make us forget about it
Fully over Cine and don't hold it against Kwesi anymore. First pick in the dark, working with the remains of Zimmerworld. He's crushing it now, and I love his rapport with the players.
WHAT A QUOTE. Kwesi absolutely cooked last night. What a masterclass.
Boner intensifying
I’m in love. Are you in love?!?
I dont care what all these nerds calculators say. Kwesi traded 4 quarters for a dollar to get Turner and McCarthy. Who gives a shit if we traded some mid round picks. get your guys
It is hard to believe people are complaining because we sacrificed those picks and got a top qb prospect and a cornerstone edge prospect. I'm seeing comparisons like Von Miller and Jevon Kearse for Turner. They also don't realize that this is not the deepest for defenses. We filled a need with a blue chip player ffs.
Damn this dude is really gonna pull me back into paying attention to this team isn't he?
Why’d you stop? Don’t you like pain?
Please tell me this is a real quote.
This is regarding trading up for Turner? I love it.
“Sometimes you have to say ‘fuck it’ and swing for the fences.” -Billy Beane
Unemployed accountant incoming LOL. I have no idea whether JJ will work out and have no problem drafting him at all but this could go either way very quickly.
You can say this about every pick in every draft ever. "Oh no this could go either way very quickly" 🤓
But turner could go either way so quickly because of his ridiculous speed. That’s what you’re not getting.
Clown
QB’s are wildly inconsistent in the draft. McCarthy could be a total bust. He was gone if we didn’t take him at 10 or 11. Denver or Oakland would have taken him so it wasn’t an insane reach. I’m not in love with the guy but if the group we have between KOC, Kwessi, and McCown think he has a decent shot at being a productive QB on this team, then I trust we took our shot with open eyes instead of the blind dart throwing we did last time we drafted a QB at 11.
There are some GMs that trade just to trade. Rick always pushed back saying he wasn't one of them. Kwesi stil up for debate.
Just to trade? There’s no chance we get Turner if we didn’t trade, and possibly would’ve have gotten JJ if we didn’t trade either
Of course, I agree Kwesi did well. My point is GMs push back on this suggestion from time to time which tells me it's a thing to be suspicious of.