Jed York bringing the 49ers back to the fans
by David Fucillo on Dec 9, 2009 12:30 PM PST
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PrintI know a few folks on the site will scoff at this idea, but in spite of the fact that the 49ers are struggling on the field, Jed York has done a lot of work to return the franchise to its more fan-friendly days. He's brought back old players to positions with the team (namely Keena Turner). He's been working on the new stadium deal. He's brought in some renovations to Candlestick to make it a slightly more appealing destination (and that's a tough duty for sure).
This continues lately with a couple of interesting notes about the team. You may have noticed it elsewhere, but if not it's worth re-hashing. The 49ers announced former WR Dwight Clark was hired as a business operations consultant. Clark will work with COO Andy Dolich and Football Affairs VP Keena Turner, and focus on special projects relating to sponsorship development, corporate hospitality, community investment, premium seating and the new stadium sales effort. I think the upside to having a guy like Clark as a consultant is if you're trying to close a particularly big sponsorship or ticket deal, you can send Clark over to the client, as opposed to a faceless sales rep. I bet many folks would be more willing to purchase something from a former 49er great over a random rep from the team.
Even more interesting than that at this point is what will be going on this Monday night. Team president Jed York will be hosting a MNF viewing party here in San Francisco at Pete's Tavern down near the Giants ballpark. The event is actually a fundraiser for the Bayview/Hunters Point YMCA, in support of their Youth Sports Programs & Community Service Campaign (York is on the Board of Managers).
Tickets for the event are $25 at the door. The even will include raffle prizes and both silent auction and live auction at halftime, featuring 49ers and Giants game tickets and memorabilia. There are a variety of 49ers prizes, including a box suite for 12 people at the 49ers home game on December 27 against the Detroit Lions.
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I was worried for a moment
Even more interesting than that at this point is what will be going on this Monday night. Team president Jed York will be hosting
I thought that was going end with “… Monday Night Raw”. Yep, I was worried Jed was pulling a Cuban.
Alex Smith may have been the #1 overall pick but he still can’t tell why kids love Cinnamon Toast Crunch.
by Andrew Davidson on Dec 9, 2009 12:42 PM PST reply actions
The Sear as already written Sheamus's smack talk for Jed
The 49ers lack vision and talent in the front office..You have a GM with zero track record of winning from
BuffaloGreen Bay & Seattle, a loser franchise for many years..You have a 28 year old president with zero track record of doing anything but being the owners son..When you have no one in the front office who has a clue of how to put together a winning organization, you end up losing year after year… this franchise will continue to lose..you’re Brett Favre’s prison {site decorum}.
Jed
I have been the biggest critic of the Yorks, but I will admit that Jed is at least trying to bring back some of the old players from the time they were good back into the having some presence with the team..He is at least doing more than his father..
Now if he would only hire a great football mind to run the team..I was hoping for Scott Pioli, before KC snapped him up..
I hope it doesn’t take Jed as long as it took his Dad to realize they need more football people in the front office and less pencil pushers..
what do you think about Holmgren?
"Pat is still just scratching the surface." - Coach Singletary on LB Patrick Willis
But yeah
What Jed has been doing lately is showing him to be a shrewd young businessman if nothing else.
I remember an interview..
With Clark on Ralph and Tom about over a year ago. I think he was at a 49er function, and he sounded like he had a few. Ralph asked him about what he thought of the Yorks as Owners, and he said something like:
“Hey, the NFL is the big Show. They like being part of the Big Show.”
Ralph presses him a little further:
“I think they’re ok”
Ralph asks him to amplify given the state of the team over the past few years:
“My parents told me, if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all”.
My eyes still roll at the Trio of Policy, Ceratto, and Clark.
A winning football team is more important than dressing up for the Big Show.
Well, we're waiting....
When Walsh came to the team, the first things anybody noticed about what he was doing had to do with his efforts to reconnect the 49ers with the fans and with their former players. The success came later.
I’m not saying this to say that Jed York will be successful as an owner. Obviously, there is no York/Walsh comparison to be made. What I’m saying is, give it a chance. Ownership or the front office making a concerted effort to please the fans is not a bad thing. Hopefully, wins will follow.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Dec 9, 2009 1:07 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, but...
John York essentially did the same, even with Nolan being the son of Dick Nolan. This thing Jed is doing isn’t new to the NFL. The 49ers just make a big deal out of it.
Heck, Al Davis always leans on his Glory years.
Well, we're waiting....
To add...
I remember going to a “Fan Day” at Kezar (now known as Bob St. Clair Field), before the pre-season. It was part of TC. That was in 2004, and I saw future 49er HOF God Andy Lee trying to make the team with his Magic Leg. Anyway, the Yorks had former 49ers there, and they then had a party over at Kezar Pub. York was passing out pins and such, but the fans still didn’t trust him.
The 49ers went 2-14 that season.
Well, we're waiting....
I don’t know… when John York took over, there was a pretty visible rift between the York era and the Walsh/DeBartolo guys. I remember a lot of players, players like Steve Young and Joe Montana, dissociating themselves from the team and the ownership during those years.
It’s not a bad thing that Jed is trying to repair those bridges. Inducting Eddie D in the brand new 49ers team Hall of Fame was a great example of him doing that. Jed has been making pretty visible strides to do things differently than his father, and he’s had a very short time to do it.
I’m not going to anoint him as any kind of savior, but I appreciate the PR moves that he’s made. I’ll find out soon enough if I appreciate the other, more team oriented moves that he’s been making.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Dec 9, 2009 1:35 PM PST up reply actions
What I see
He seems to have immediately made himself more visible than his father. John has always seemed to put himself in the background.
My thought to Jed is this..
To use a bit of the Singeltary mantra:
Dont “Show” me. Show me.
Well, we're waiting....
And what I’ve been saying is this: He’s been president for less than a year. He can’t show you drastic on-field results in that period. To run the risk of repeating a terrible comparison, even Bill Walsh couldn’t turn this ship around in his first freaking 9 months.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Dec 9, 2009 1:41 PM PST up reply actions
I'm not knocking the guy..
For what’s on the Field. That’s not on him. That’s on who preceded Jed. What I never liked from the Yorks as a whole was the PR maneuvers while they still had a losing team. I don’t like the weekly promos on KNBR with them painting Singeltary as a General leading the charge. Maybe they are going towards a younger demographic with that part of the campaign, but that doesn’t resonate with me, a fan since the late 70’s. I’m just not a fan of platitudes. I don’t hold them to the Bill Walsh candle either, even though they use the Glory years as part of their campaign, which they didn’t have much to do with, if anything at all.
Jed famous words were “This is the last time our season ends in December”. I admire that he believes in his coach, I admire that he has passion for the team, but I’d rather he not say that, and make sure that it happens in the future. But those types of words can become empty words fast if they don’t go to the playoffs next season. I didn’t expect them to get to the playoffs, because I knew back then that this team had a lot of flaws which would prevent them to go to the playoffs without a ton of luck.
Just show me Jed. I’m still a fan of this team and I ain’t going anywhere, so I don’t need a party hat.
Just show me you can do it.
Well, we're waiting....
For what it’s worth, I hate the radio and print promos, too.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Dec 9, 2009 3:07 PM PST up reply actions
Season ends in January
I know it’s not what he meant, but he was correct, we have a game in January this season :p
Jed York?
Bring in the clowns…Jed York is going to be known as the guy who knew nothing about this sport, and totally bought down, what his father started, the destruction of a past championship club. His football I.Q. is a little below an idiots, if that’s possible, but Jed is the worst of the worst. Your piece was not well thought out nor it’s contents factual, merely your optimistic ideas of what may happen in a fairy land of your own(T.G.).
I would stick to writing things you really know about and stir clear of the things you dream of, try poetry for that exercise of fantasy, not sporting blogs…good luck!
Dude
You haven’t been reading too many of Fooch’s blogs. I think most of us think he writes pretty well. He’s writing the blog, he’s entitled to his opinions, he’s more than welcome to keep writing them.
I Agree
I don’t agree with anything Fooch writes, but he does have passion and he does care..He writes with a purpose and I enjoy disagreeing with him..He is very entitled to his opinion..
thanks
I’ve said it a million times: I’m perfectly fine with disagreement. I think this blog would be incredibly boring (although great for my ego) if people told me how awesome I was and nothing else.
by David Fucillo on Dec 9, 2009 4:32 PM PST up reply actions
Exactly
It would be so boring if we all hated or loved the Yorks..Now if we were winning 10 games a year, like the old days, then we would all love the Yorks, like we love Eddie D..
Maybe one day that will happen and I would love it..
You're awesome Fooch
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
by SportsChicken on Dec 9, 2009 5:04 PM PST up reply actions
Wow, that comment was trash.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Dec 9, 2009 1:30 PM PST up reply actions
Normally I just ignore them
But I couldn’t hold back on that one!
This is the kind of person im talking about
i think guard whatever is already known as the guy who doesnt know anything about football. atleast to me….
"Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are"
York
So you say I’m wrong about Jed York. Please tell me why Jed York has the football IQ below an idiot? It’s easy to criticize. Let’s see you back it up.
by David Fucillo on Dec 9, 2009 1:33 PM PST up reply actions
Ironically
I don’t think Jed’s done enough yet to be given that business IQ!
experience
I agree it’s hard to judge him on IQ stuff at this point, but in response to the guy above, I never once said he was some great mind who was turning the franchise around. I simply said he was doing work to bring back the fans and bring back the history of the team. I’m not sure why this guy went off on me based on what I said.
by David Fucillo on Dec 9, 2009 1:38 PM PST up reply actions
He's probably from Dallas
im just sayin
"Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are"
Fooch
How many more years of losing will it take for you to stop kissing the Yorks butts and call them out for the losers they are?No playoffs since 2002, we are in the select company of the Browns, Raiders, Lions, Bills, and other bottom feeders..
Maybe that is enough for you, but many of us want more from the 49ers..
Yorks
With the push of Jed York into a more high profile role, I think we’ve seen quite a bit of change in the past year. It’s obviously not fast enough for some folks.
But as far as butt-kissing, what about that first paragraph isn’t factual? It’s not like I made a comment about how great football ops is, or something that can be debated quite easily.
by David Fucillo on Dec 9, 2009 4:36 PM PST up reply actions
Jed
I agree with you Fooch(oh my god, did I say that)LOL..
Jed has done a much better job that his Dad reaching out to the past players and trying to bring them back into the 49er family..That was always a huge complaint I had with his Dad, so for that alone, makes Jed a big step ahead of his Dad..
Fooch
Do you think the front office as its comprised now, will get us over the hump and make us a winning franchise again?
front office
I think they’re capable of it. Maybe they won’t, but I think the ability is there. People dog McCloughan but I’m willing to give him a bit longer given that he was hamstrung by his relationship with Nolan. And he has a great pedigree prior to the 49ers. Again, I’m not saying it’ll definitely work out in the end. But I think it is very possible.
by David Fucillo on Dec 9, 2009 4:56 PM PST up reply actions
Ok not to knock McCloughan, but. . .
Just from listening to him talk, doesn’t it sound like it would be hard to believe what he says? He appears to stutter quite a bit! But again, it’s just an observation.
Fooch
Let me ask you, its now been since 2002 since we have had a winning record, why do you have some much faith in the Yorks?
What do you see that makes you think this won’t keep going on and on?
Because the team is showing improvement
If they were to be getting worse then we could complain about the owners.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
by SportsChicken on Dec 9, 2009 5:07 PM PST up reply actions
Do you know Jed York personally?
Because it seems that would be the only way anyone could possibly know what you just stated in regards to him having low football I.Q. Seems to me that he would have plenty of knowledge. His entire life has been surrounded by football. There are pictures of him when he was a little kid inside the locker room when the Niners were winning Super Bowls in the 80’s.
Anyway, I feel like your comment were:
not well thought out nor it’s contents factual
If you are going to bring a comment like that to this blog, you had better back it up with (A) Either knowing York on a personal level or (B) Work in the FO for the SF 49ers. Neither of which I doubt you do.
If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.
Guardangel?
Wow, it sounds like someone has their panties on too tight. Tell me what Jed has done so wrong this season…. He’s pushing for a new stadium, created the DeBartalo hall of Fame, inducted several 49er greats, and seems very dedicated to bring us to the promise land once again…..
go make another fanpost
about the Yorks ruining football you ass-clown.
Alex Smith may have been the #1 overall pick but he still can’t tell why kids love Cinnamon Toast Crunch.
by Andrew Davidson on Dec 9, 2009 1:40 PM PST up reply actions
personal attacks
Even he is kind of attacking me, no need to counter by attacking him. It’s not worth it. I think only personal attacks can be launched at me!
by David Fucillo on Dec 9, 2009 1:48 PM PST up reply actions
We're here for ya man
However, you did say a few folks will scoff at this idea, and you got it. :)
Nobody Attacks, It Should Be In Good Fun To Disagree
Isn’t this just good back and forth disagreeing on something we all love..I am not attacking Fooch as a person, but as a huge supporter of the Yorks..
I might sound angry, but this is just sports and its never personal with me..
I like the new The Sear
you seem much more reasonable now.
"Pat is still just scratching the surface." - Coach Singletary on LB Patrick Willis
Thanks
Its my holiday spirit…LOL
I just want all of out teams in the bay area to be winners..Unfortunately its really only the Sharks holding up their end of the bargain..
Happy holidays to all
I guess that fact that Jed was around the 49ers when he was young and learned about them and football from Uncle Eddie doesn't mean anything?.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
Where did Uncle Eddie learn football from?
Eddie D. Sr. bought the team, didn’t show much interest in the team and decided to turn the team over to his son. Can’t say Eddie D. was groomed to run a football team but he did alright for himself.
I believe we have been DUPED!
I decided to click on GuardAngels name and his or her profile was just created 13 mins before his post today, so he is obviously someone else. I say Please reveal yourself, because we want to know why you have such an opinion
He doesn’t have any other handles associated with his IP, so we may never know.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Dec 9, 2009 1:44 PM PST up reply actions
You guys do know that stuff
I’d be interested in seeing an alias list . . . like who is really KSWOF.
You’re just covering for Andrew Davidson.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Dec 9, 2009 4:33 PM PST up reply actions
Is Guard really THE SEAR???????
it might just be….true
He Is Not Me
The Guard is just another fan who thinks the team is going in the wrong direction with the Yorks in charge…There are many of us out there, that think not having a winning season since 2002 is not acceptable and we hold the Yorks accountable..
Back on topic...
I think it is great that they hired Dwight Clark as a business opreations consultant and I think you have a great point there Fooch in that it will give leverage in closing deals. It makes more sense to have a well-known face helping in certain negotiations rather than just some suit.
I like the fact that they are bringing in some of the greats to help out. And I think it is very intellegent…not lacking I.Q.
Now if we could just get more of them on the field during practices to help some of the younger guys out in technique and insight…things like that. I know they do sometimes during camp but I would like to see it more frequently during the season. Singletary I am sure has some pull there; he should take advantage of his resources and just ask guys like Jerry, Roger, Joe to come help out a bit
If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.
Bring Back More 49ers
I would love to see Jed bring back more of the great 49ers back into the franchise..I would love to see him for a place for a bright football mind like Ronnie Lotts..
Bad Sentence
I meant I would love to see Jed find a position for Ronnie Lott, he is such a bright football mind..
Side-stepping
I want to say the possibility of coaching was mentioned to Ronnie in an interview within the past few years, but he basically blew it off. For some reason there’s never been any buzz about him becoming any kind of coach.
I'll bring some rotten tomatos to pelt Jed York...
… for another sh**, worthless season. Like father— like son. The Yorks are too busy lining their pockets than to worry about the football team.
A change of ownership would be great for the team. Please dump the Yorks.
Hmmm
I love how the article linked (crowing from Nob Hill) is from back in 2005. Obviously nothing positive has happened since then.
by David Fucillo on Dec 9, 2009 4:58 PM PST up reply actions
Maybe I am a naysayer
Track record speaks for itself
2004 2-14
2005 4-12
2006 7-9
2007 5-11
2008 7-9
2009 5-7
Mike Nolan didn’t do a bad job installing the right system. Great job… IMO. However, when players doubt you— its time to go. Mike Nolan will get another Head Coaching stint. Singletary maintains the same system that Nolan first put in and continuity remaims. I’m not a mindless “you suck” naysayer. I am a naysayer of how this league is run. Opportunity is given to you— not earned.
You’ve got to be something special to coach in a underdog situation. Set up to lag… set up to trail. I think the 49ers aren’t clutch because of all the penalities not called. However, if you are within one score— everything seems exciting and entertaining— still watchable.
Unfortunately, a West Coast Offense isn’t allow here. It’s not permissable. That is why you are playing the conservative run attack in the place that is right for the environment. Not because the players or coaches are stupid. Talent-wise, it doesn’t matter much— everybody is the best of the best. You need to handled over victory because your are a piviledged team. It’s what the 49ers used to be until 2002.
All of that ended, and the new stadium is not built— need a stadium. The profit is shared and so is the losing by all the owners in the league.
by More False Hope on Dec 9, 2009 7:11 PM PST up reply actions
New Stadium
Are we actually getting a new stadium anytime soon or is it all just rumors?
stadium
I’ll have a stadium update coming soon. If not this week, then early next week.
by David Fucillo on Dec 9, 2009 9:59 PM PST up reply actions
What About The San Francisco Project?
Wasn’t Carmen Policy and the Mayor trying to keep alive a project near Hunters Point or somewhere in SF?
Now I hear about a lawsuit filed by Great America who owns the land in Santa Clara to stop that project..
Fooch you have your work cut out for you on this subject..
stadium stuff
I have my last final next Monday. I’m thinking I’ll spend that first week of winter break on stadium stuff.
I’ve heard the lawsuit isn’t a huge deal at this point.
by David Fucillo on Dec 9, 2009 10:20 PM PST up reply actions
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