Scot McCloughan Approval Rating: Post-Draft
by Fooch on Apr 30, 2009 11:00 AM PDT
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During the regular season, we ran a weekly post asking whether or not you approved of the job Mike Singletary was doing as head coach. Obviously it wouldn't influence anybody, but it's useful to know how the readers feel about the head coach. In the case of Mike Singletary, there really was little doubt about the results. The most recent poll gave Singletary a 99% approval rating with only 1 No vote. That's some love people.
I've decided to add an approval poll for GM Scot McCloughan. This will not go up every week. Rather, we'll do it at major junctures of the offseason and regular season. This first one makes sense since we're post-draft and the next mini-camp is starting this weekend. We'll probably do one again in June, one at the end of training camp, and a few others throughout the year. Any suggestions for further frequency of the poll?
Aside from the Michael Silver Yahoo article, there has been a bit of a divide on McCloughan's approval among readers. If I had to predict, I'd say most people support the job done by the GM so far. After the firing of Mike Nolan, McCloughan is definitely next in line if things don't improve. However, I don't think that necessarily puts him on the proverbial hot seat. Maybe more of a warm seat.
This offseason produced some quiet dividends in free agency. Nothing super splashy like the Justin Smith or Nate Clements signings of years past. However, they were solid moves to shore up some depth and need issues. The team got lucky in the draft as Michael Crabtree fell to them. They dealt for a 2010 first round pick and they made some picks that excited some and left some scratching their head.
So, do you approve of the job Scot McCloughan has done as general manager? Feel free to use your own measuring stick for approval. And of course, feel free to comment about why you voted the way you did.
FOOCH'S UPDATE: Thanks to wjackalope for putting together our new approval rating graphic.
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Hard to say now the jury is still out
Only Offseason move I questioned was the signing of Brandon Jones. I think Sing had a lot to do with the signing. I wasn’t against it because of our draft results. I just felt good about Hill and Hill’s chemistry and MMorgan showing flashes, so it was an uneccessary signing and it was for 15 million. With the trading of the draft picks Scot Mc will be around at least 2 more seasons!!
LG
by rlott#42 on Apr 30, 2009 12:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
McCloughan's approval rating
There is no question Crabtree is an exceptional talent, but you can not win in the NFL without strong offensive and defensive lines. The 49ers did not improve in those areas. I’m surprised that Singletary did not pressure McCloughan to draft some big mean lineman.
by jireys on Apr 30, 2009 12:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually they drafted a very large and mean OT in Boone and signed an all pro in Marvel Smtih.
They didn’t draft a OLB but it is possible one of the DEs at the end of the draft/UDFA could be moved to OLB. It looks like Sing really has configence in Lawson with his being a year away from the ACl injury and with the change in the defense in the second half of 2008.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
by Eastbayjim on Apr 30, 2009 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
McCloughan has been great the past 3 days
http://www.49ersboard.blogspot.com
by supraman on Apr 30, 2009 12:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a tough one
On one hand McCloughan does what he says he is going to do: build through the draft, pick BPA, use free agency only to obtain role guys and use the money to keep the teams core together. It’s a nice departure from Nolan who would say he was going in one direction, freak out than sprint in the opposite direction.
I’m just not sold that McCloughan’s direction is going to work. It’s sounds thoughtful and prudent but completely relies upon him be able to draft great players which we won’t know the results for a couple of years. You can’t examine earlier drafts because we don’t know if it was Nolan or McCloughan pulling the strings.
Danny’s article proved the Pats were built heavily through free agency. Pittsburgh was built with the draft but they are also 15 years into that process. I tend to believe that both those teams are great because they were fortunate enough to land Tom Brady and Big Ben as their QBs while Belichick and Dick LeBeau are probably 5 times smarter on defense than any of there peers. Maybe our biggest acquisition was Singletary.
by bignerd on Apr 30, 2009 1:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The best thing is Singletary didn't even cost us a draft pick
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
by Eastbayjim on Apr 30, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's easy to see
the hand of Nolan in the differences between this draft versus past ones. Remember, with Nolan it was always “the umbrella of caution” and that probably limited McGM as well. The more I look at the differences between McNolan and McSing, the more I think Nolan was someone who had very little philosophy or knowledge as to what exactly makes a player and team great. Sing seems to get it, and I can only wonder at how different this draft might have been if Nolan was still around.
I will speculate that in the first couple of years under Nolan that McGM was probably deferential or unwilling to confront over personnel…I’m sure Nolan probably forced his lame-ass viewpoints into any player discussion for FA’s or draftees. Then McGM got the responsibility over Nolan, yet you still don’t want to get into a public spat over differences. Now that Nolan is gone it feels like Sing and McGM are both on the exact same page and wavelength over players. This feels very refreshing.
by jviet on Apr 30, 2009 1:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Remember Bush Sr's approval rating...
During the first days of “Desert Storm”?
Well, we're waiting....
by drummer on Apr 30, 2009 2:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
this will all boil down to whether or not McC is actually good at evaluating talent
I’m worried about coffee, but if I’m wrong, and if they do something good with the extra 1 next year then it’ll be good.
Also, maybe this is simply looking at it as a pessimistic view of other people, but everyone keeps saying that McC shouldn’t get credit for Crabtree, and while he didn’t pull strings, 9 other GMs passed on him and McC didn’t. That counts for something…
by foosball4949 on Apr 30, 2009 2:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Scott's issue IMO
Is his ability to manuever the team in position to have an impact for the next three seasons. There could have been a lot more done to help this team with the #10 pick. I just hope Crabtree earns his starting job and it isn’t just given to him.
Which I don’t think will be a problem!!
LG
by rlott#42 on Apr 30, 2009 2:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It was obvious that no one wanted to trade up with the niners at # 10, either with or without Crabtree.
Also getting the 1st rounder for our 2nd and 4th this year… We have no idea how they valued the players available at that point. I think Carolina got a good player in Brown because they play the 4/3 and also have Peppers. I don’t think many felt Brown could produce in a 3/4. That is why he slipped to # 43
I also wonder how everyone felt with Walsh picked Rice. Probably a lot of nay sayers telling us that he isn’t fast or big enough. Maybe Crabtree can have a long, productive 49ers career.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
by Eastbayjim on Apr 30, 2009 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
NO according to the interview that was posted
That’s not the case no one was willing to give him what he wanted for a player that he coveted.
LG
by rlott#42 on Apr 30, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Peppers
Do u think peppers could come to the 49ers? If so our defense would be gr8, I understand tho that it isn’t a one man team but he could reli help.
by jb94 on Apr 30, 2009 3:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
For the long term positions we need to fill and the core that we need to keep
We can’t afford him!!
LG
by rlott#42 on Apr 30, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention...
… you know, the difficulty he may face switching from hand-in-the-ground-straight-ahead 4-3 DE to standing-up-maybe-man-up 3-4 OLB.
Some people are up in arms about the risk of a college 4-3 DE switching to 3-4 OLB, but I think the same risk applies for Peppers. If he fails to convert, you have yourself (at least) a $6M per year (assuming his deal will guarantee him at least $30M over five years) plus base salary part time player. That’s not a risk that a young and growing team like the 49ers should take. That’s the kind of risk a team who is one pass rusher short of a Super Bowl win could take.
by sfgfan on Apr 30, 2009 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no
i like what demetric evans is bringing to our table
so i would rather wait (if he is still with the panthers and wants a trade)
see if demetric had a productive year
if not GIVE HIM DA BOOT
by big beaner on Apr 30, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last year was basically the first year we were really able to get a grasp on how McCloughan is as the GM. Being as how prior to that, he wasn’t the GM and was essentially considered a subordinate to Nolan. I’m not sure I believe this should be a make-or-break season for Scott, but I’d certainly understand if he gets fired if the team doesn’t reach at least 8-8.
I approve of his job so far as GM, I don’t think he’s really done a bad job in the last year. Once this season plays out, though, I think we’ll have a better understanding of just how good he is. But I’m betting that getting the extra first rounder next year ends up looking really good for him. Just a guess.
I'm thinking but nothing's happening.
by JRPhillips on Apr 30, 2009 3:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you kidding me???
If you took this guy out back and put a bullet between his eyes-he’s still ahead.
by Italia1970 on Apr 30, 2009 7:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that graphic is creepy
"I'll be honest with you, I love his music, I do, I'm a Michael Bolton fan. For my money, I don't know if it gets any better than when he sings "When a Man Loves a Woman"
by 49erLou on May 1, 2009 8:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
graphic
The thumbs up/thumbs down is the same thing we use in the Singletary approval rating. Is it the specific picture that makes it creepy looking?
by Fooch on May 1, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it's the picture...
ScottyMac looks like he reluctant to take his meds from Nurse Ratched.
Well, we're waiting....
by drummer on May 1, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha yeah it's just the Scotty pic.
"I'll be honest with you, I love his music, I do, I'm a Michael Bolton fan. For my money, I don't know if it gets any better than when he sings "When a Man Loves a Woman"
by 49erLou on May 3, 2009 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait,
The Panther were 12/4 last year? Yes, their D may suffer this year but if they land at 10/6 or 11/5 for “09” where does that #1 pick end at. This may not be as great a slot most of you think. No, not a good deal! I going to remember this next year because I want to see how many of you will be calling for his head.
by LASVEGASNINER on May 12, 2009 1:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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