49erFanSince1950

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Retired Silicon Valley CFO now living in Ajijic (pronounced ah-hee-heek'), on the northern shore of Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest lake ... 40 miles SW of Guadalajara in central Mexico.

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	OR ... let him come back and prove his recovery in the playoffs ... then trade him for a first-round draft pick while he still has a year left of his current contract Commented on Why the 49ers' season isn't doomed by reported Crabtree injury on May 23 2013, 1:48p
	I hope you are ... he has done everything possible to put his SB mistakes behind him ... he doesn't deserve the kind of grudge you're holding ... and, he's a lot better WR than you give him credit for Commented on Why the 49ers' season isn't doomed by reported Crabtree injury on May 23 2013, 1:36p
	Sanity ... at last! Commented on Michael Crabtree injury: Surgery and potential timeline starting to leak out on May 23 2013, 12:32p
	Wow ... there's a new concept, huh? Commented on Potential Changes to NFL Offseason on May 21 2013, 8:31p
	Well said ... and right on! Commented on Potential Changes to NFL Offseason on May 21 2013, 8:30p
	Scott Tolzien in Pre-Season Commented on Handicapping 49ers offensive position battles heading into OTAs on May 21 2013, 12:12p
	Speaking of age ... Commented on Which 49ers could be due for regression in 2013-14? on May 20 2013, 8:22p - 5 replies
	No question that Scott CAN do a good job with the draft ... when he's sober Commented on Where do San Francisco 49ers fans rank the Seattle Seahawks? on May 20 2013, 7:30p
	Ignorant! Baalke is about to be named NFL Executive of the Year for the second time in the last three years; what's JS doing? Commented on Where do San Francisco 49ers fans rank the Seattle Seahawks? on May 20 2013, 7:27p
	Do you honestly believe that the Niners are any more concerned about the Seahawks now than they have been in the last few years? If so, based on what? Commented on Where do San Francisco 49ers fans rank the Seattle Seahawks? on May 20 2013, 7:11p - 2 replies
	I'll freely admit that I'm a Niners fan (and a former Seattle resident) ... but I presented my honest assessment of all five teams that I ranked Commented on Where do San Francisco 49ers fans rank the Seattle Seahawks? on May 20 2013, 7:08p - 1 reply
	Another ranking and assessment of the Seahawks ... Commented on Where do San Francisco 49ers fans rank the Seattle Seahawks? on May 20 2013, 1:41p - 4 replies
	I generally agree, with a few POSSIBLE exceptions ... Commented on What's the biggest question mark on the 49ers roster? on May 19 2013, 9:56p - 3 replies
	I agree, but he's really young and immature and could develop this year; interested enough to watch and see Commented on What's the biggest question mark on the 49ers roster? on May 19 2013, 9:49p
	Now surprisingly, I guess I see it a little differently ... Commented on What's the biggest question mark on the 49ers roster? on May 19 2013, 5:33p - 5 replies
	I expect that the ILB backups battle between Skuta, Wilhoite and Moody could get pretty heated ... conceivable that Fleming could be thrown into that fight as well Commented on 49ers position battles: Which will entertain, which will surprise as we enter OTAs? on May 18 2013, 4:41p - 1 reply
	I agree with that ... unless Dorsey has a well-kept secret Commented on 49ers position battles: Which will entertain, which will surprise as we enter OTAs? on May 18 2013, 4:35p - 1 reply
	Understand your thinking, but an argument could be made for making the changes this year rather than next in close situations Commented on 49ers position battles: Which will entertain, which will surprise as we enter OTAs? on May 18 2013, 4:27p - 2 replies
	As I said above ... Dahl only has 18 fewer career game starts than Lynch Commented on Craig Dahl weighs in on Bruce Irvin on May 18 2013, 12:01p
	By the way ... Dahl only has 18 fewer career game starts than does Lynch ... it's not like he's a "rookie" or "special teamer" that's popping off Commented on Craig Dahl weighs in on Bruce Irvin on May 18 2013, 11:59a - 3 replies
	That, among a whole slue of other borderline or questionable activities ... Commented on Craig Dahl weighs in on Bruce Irvin on May 18 2013, 11:52a - 1 reply
	Jesus Christ, it's not about divisional rivalry ... it's about honesty and doing the right thing! Commented on Craig Dahl weighs in on Bruce Irvin on May 18 2013, 11:41a - 1 reply
	I understand, but ... Commented on Quinton Patton has gotten the post-draft calls from friends and "relatives" on May 18 2013, 11:30a
	I've read some stupid stuff here ... but this one really wins the prize!! Commented on Bruce Irvin suspended 4 games for PED violation on May 17 2013, 7:02p - 1 reply
	Take it from one who knows ... Just say "sorry, but no ... I'm now contributing a lot to charity ... for folks who need it more than you do" Commented on Quinton Patton has gotten the post-draft calls from friends and "relatives" on May 17 2013, 6:03p - 1 reply
	I agree ... but better yet, how about the NFLPA undertaking this kind of project ... provide the players with some meaningful service rather than just politicing Commented on Quinton Patton has gotten the post-draft calls from friends and "relatives" on May 17 2013, 5:39p - 1 reply
	If all of James' writing was limited to just links ... no excuses, no opinions stated as facts, no comments at all ... I for one would be ecstatic! Commented on Golden Nuggets: Godspeed, Kyle Williams on May 17 2013, 4:18p - 2 replies
	Typical Ninjames!! Commented on Golden Nuggets: Godspeed, Kyle Williams on May 17 2013, 4:11p - 1 reply
	Right on! Commented on Kyle Williams posts positive news on Instagram about his injury rehab on May 17 2013, 12:43p - 1 reply
	Go away ... come back if and when the 'Chickens can ever find six receivers that come anywhere close Commented on Kyle Williams posts positive news on Instagram about his injury rehab on May 17 2013, 12:32p
	I agree ... then Manningham replaces Lockette when he's ready ... UNLESS Lockette is playing well enough that Baalke elects to trade Manningham for a 2014 draft pick Commented on Kyle Williams posts positive news on Instagram about his injury rehab on May 17 2013, 12:29p
	This is true ... but again I say ... Wes Welker DIDN'T start out being the "Wes Welker" that we now know and appreciate Commented on Kyle Williams posts positive news on Instagram about his injury rehab on May 17 2013, 12:22p
	Wes Welker didn't start out being "Wes Welker" until he had played for a while ... Williams has a chance to take a big jump in that direction ... IF he can stay healthy Commented on Kyle Williams posts positive news on Instagram about his injury rehab on May 17 2013, 12:20p - 1 reply
	Time to develop a "veteran disposition strategy" ... Commented on 49ers roster, 90-in-90 breakdowns: Parys Haralson on May 17 2013, 12:14p
	Sorry, don't see Mangini getting the OC job ... that goes to Jeep Chryst when Roman leaves; however ... Commented on 49ers in talks with Eric Mangini for consultant position, according to Jason La Canfora on May 15 2013, 2:10p - 1 reply
	Couldn't possibly make a bigger mistake than that ... have you missed the messes that he has created since he "retired" as a HC? Commented on 49ers in talks with Eric Mangini for consultant position, according to Jason La Canfora on May 15 2013, 2:03p - 1 reply
	Disappointing ... Commented on Chiefs hire Chris Ault, creator of the Pistol formation on May 14 2013, 11:56a
	Chances? Slim and None, and Slim just left town! Commented on Golden Nuggets: Can Eric Reid replace Dashon Goldson? on May 13 2013, 5:48p
	As I commented elsewhere, the 2014 FS (but NOT SS) draft class is very good and very deep ... Commented on Golden Nuggets: Can Eric Reid replace Dashon Goldson? on May 13 2013, 5:45p
	Nice analysis, but my issues with it are ... Commented on 49ers 3 Year Outlook on May 13 2013, 5:04p - 1 reply
	We CAN'T keep everybody ... we MUST prioritize ... who brings to most value for the asking price? Commented on 49ers 3 Year Outlook on May 13 2013, 4:16p - 1 reply
	Next year's CB draft class is even stronger than this year's ... safety class as good, but not as deep Commented on 49ers 3 Year Outlook on May 13 2013, 3:43p - 1 reply
	Gore, Justin, Rogers and Brooks gone after 2013?? Fortunately, that's not going to happen! Commented on 49ers 3 Year Outlook on May 13 2013, 3:18p - 1 reply
	I like it ... your thinking Lok is the closest thing to mine as anything that I've seen ... Commented on 49ers 3 Year Outlook on May 13 2013, 2:56p - 1 reply
	Disagree with your thinking re: CBs ... I believe that we will draft two CBs and a S next April. Why? Commented on 49ers 3 Year Outlook on May 13 2013, 2:00p
	Speaking of coach Chris Alt ... I was "sure" that the Niners would immediately hire him as an offensive consultant to Harbaugh/Roman when he announced his retirement from UNR ... Commented on Datone Jones comments on Colin Kaepernick and the read option on May 13 2013, 12:58p
	Hmm ... appears that Moody doesn't like contact!?! Speaking of contract and hitting people ... Commented on 49ers Draft Picks 2013: A Closer Look at Nick Moody on May 13 2013, 12:26p
	If you haven't watched any of his You-Tube stuff, do so ... I think that the kid has a real chance as a nickel corner Commented on Quinton Patton has to work on route-running and airplanes on May 12 2013, 6:22p
	Lockette back to PS Commented on Which 49ers rookies have best shot at 53-man roster? on May 11 2013, 7:28p - 1 reply
	Not sure that you can let Brock go given the exodus at CB > 2013 season ... Asomugha, Brown and Rogers likely gone! Commented on Which 49ers rookies have best shot at 53-man roster? on May 11 2013, 7:27p - 1 reply
	James ... you lose credibility every time you make these kinds of "unbiased" remarks ... wholly unsupported and bordering irrational Commented on NFC West position rankings: Cornerback position lags behind for 49ers on May 11 2013, 4:59p - 2 replies
	Just a note ... Revis was not included in PFF's 2012 cornerback rankings because he played less than 200 snaps, their minimum to be included in the rankings. Else, he would no doubt have been ranked #1 ahead of Sherman Commented on NFC West position rankings: Cornerback position lags behind for 49ers on May 11 2013, 4:56p
	OK. I accept. So what's a better measure? Your opinions? Commented on NFC West position rankings: Cornerback position lags behind for 49ers on May 11 2013, 4:48p - 1 reply
	Just curious ... I certainly understand the desire to be involved in sports journalism ... but why in the world ESPN? You can do A LOT better! Commented on ESPN, give me a job! v1.0 on May 11 2013, 4:38p - 2 replies
	for I would, but since you didn't put the East first ESPN won't hire you. Voted on May 11 2013, 4:34p
	Many thanks for introducing Q ... and welcome aboard! Commented on Quinton Dial scouting report, courtesy of Dial's Alabama roommate on May 11 2013, 4:19p
	Just wished that this guy could force himself to generate a little enthusiasm!! Commented on 49ers rookie minicamp: Jim Harbaugh speaks on May 10 2013, 10:15p
	An awful lot of opinions here ... I don't suppose that we'd be interested in any facts-based rankings, would we? Commented on NFC West position rankings: Cornerback position lags behind for 49ers on May 10 2013, 5:57p - 5 replies
	My God ... a ranking list based upon documented facts rather than a purely-subjective popularity contest! What the hell is the world coming to? Commented on NFL Top 100: Joe Staley returns in 2013 on May 10 2013, 1:53p
	Whoa! Wasn't aware that you had left CA! Where are you now? What was the occasion? Commented on Niners Nation random post-draft open thread on May 6 2013, 2:42a - 1 reply
	I'm fully expecting that Crabs WON'T be extended ... for the same reason that Goldson wasn't ... you can't pay everybody and Kaep, Aldon, et.al., are far higher priorities Commented on 49er draft picks: Quinton Patton prospect profile on May 6 2013, 2:34a - 3 replies
	Careful ... JH's comments about Lockette were BEFORE Patton was drafted; things can change very quickly Commented on 49er draft picks: Quinton Patton prospect profile on May 6 2013, 2:31a
	Shocked at this guy's quickness and cover skills when I saw his tapes ... just hope that he's big enough Commented on Niners Nation #Channel49 Twitter Q&A Mailbag, Vol. 8: Wide Receiver Depth, Vance McDonald & More on May 6 2013, 1:55a - 1 reply
	I think that you're over-valuing physical skills and under-valuing "smarts and want-to" Commented on Niners Nation #Channel49 Twitter Q&A Mailbag, Vol. 8: Wide Receiver Depth, Vance McDonald & More on May 6 2013, 1:52a - 1 reply
	Maybe I'm way off base, but I saw it differently ... Commented on Niners Nation #Channel49 Twitter Q&A Mailbag, Vol. 8: Wide Receiver Depth, Vance McDonald & More on May 6 2013, 1:42a - 1 reply
	How in the world did you convince yourself that "Rex Ryan is ... a phenomenal defensive football mind"? He's no better than his brother and neither on them is nearly as good as their dad, who was mediocre Commented on NFL power rankings: 49ers top my list, who would have guessed? on May 6 2013, 12:46a - 1 reply
	I buy into your ode to pessimism completely, Wes ... except for one little problem ... Commented on An Experiment with Pessimism on May 6 2013, 12:12a - 1 reply
	Two points ... Commented on Golden Nuggets: Colin Kaepernick Vs. Russell Wilson Debate on May 5 2013, 8:44p - 1 reply
	Until recently, I've shared your feelings about the Cowboys; however, given Jerry's "outstanding" work as their GM, they're such a joke that I don't even think of them as a competitor any more Commented on Who is the 49ers biggest rival? on May 2 2013, 7:39p - 1 reply
	Speaking of NTs ... where do you have "the little guy" ranked? Daniel McCullers (Tennessee) 6'8" 375# Commented on 2014 NFL Draft top 64 big board on May 1 2013, 11:11p
	The obvious DL focus in this draft was DE/DT and pass rush, not nose tackle; however, that could change in the 2014 draft ... Commented on 49ers draft picks: What the 2013 NFL Draft means at nose tackle on May 1 2013, 5:22p - 2 replies
	Who is most likely the better judge of safety prospects for the Niners' scheme ... Baalke and staff or "knockers"?? Couldn't care less what others think ... especially talking heads or SeaChicken fans! Commented on 49ers discuss start of "football school" on May 1 2013, 5:06p
	Nobody seems to be looking at the fact that the coverage scheme on Austin in the NFL will be totally different than anything he got at the collegiate level ... Commented on Golden Nuggets: Let's get this draft class on the field on Apr 30 2013, 2:23p
	This is a serious question ... Commented on Golden Nuggets: Let's get this draft class on the field on Apr 30 2013, 1:59p - 2 replies
	I understand ... the question is, who specifically do you cut? Commented on Cap and Roster Casualties? on Apr 30 2013, 1:41a
	Moody isn't REALLY an ILB, he's a prime ST guy ... but you have to put him somewhere, just like Skuta; Wilheite is the REAL ILB backup Commented on Cap and Roster Casualties? on Apr 30 2013, 1:40a
	Response: Commented on Cap and Roster Casualties? on Apr 30 2013, 1:32a
	My thinking is ... Commented on Cap and Roster Casualties? on Apr 30 2013, 1:12a
	Think that Baalke picked Bykowski because he has starting experience at both right and left tackle ... plus he's a very bright guy (what's new?) Commented on NFL Draft grades 2013: CBS Sports considers best pick, questionable pick, third-day gem on Apr 28 2013, 10:45p - 1 reply
	The only two logical TE choices (i.e., not our highest priority) were McDonald and Kelce ... Commented on NFL Draft grades 2013: CBS Sports considers best pick, questionable pick, third-day gem on Apr 28 2013, 9:55p - 1 reply

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