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You need really consistent pitchers then. Pitching staffs are usually 13. That means you are scheduling 10 of them. If 2 have back to back bad days, there is no one left for the 3rd day.

They could do that. But even then he would be limited to 20 appearances or so.

That's true but he can't go from 12 innings to 150 in a year. He probably can't go more than 80 or so.

I would doubt that. He hasn't thrown enough to start more than once every few weeks.

Crochet is not ready to be a full time starter this year. He had 12 innings last year.

Cancel culture is not limited to religious fanatics.

Correct. I would say the same with the OC. Whoever it is next year they need to keep consistency for the QB for a couple of years.

It has always been tough to evaluate college QBs. There are plenty of number one picks who have busted.

I think it's more of a second due to the upcoming contract they'll need to sign him to if they keep him.

Agreed. I wonder if he knows something about NE and wanted out.

I agree, I don't tie the decision to fire Eberflus only to the performance of the QB. Just like I don't hold 2022 against him as the GM pretty much traded away any impact player on defense and they hadn't addressed the OL If he is currently retained it's because of how he handles the team and runs the team. This won't change if the primary issue is the QB struggling. If they retain him, he needs to be here for at least the next 3 years.

I thought you meant for the next few years not just isolated to next year. I agree that a rookie QB may keep them from the playoffs but I don't think it's a given with the progress they've made with the roster.

You play him and live with the inconsistency with the goal that he will be better for it in 2025. In this scenario they trade Fields so it's not an option. If they draft a QB at 1, they need to trade Fields. They may not be playoff ready next year but I think they are on a path for sustained success soon.

No doubt. If someone offers a crazy package like that, they need to consider.

It will make a difference with him having personnel control. He would be the one making that decision. If can't see him waiting until after the draft to accept a job.

I think they are on a good path to make that happen. Add 2 first round picks and the players added with FA money available. If Harbaugh comes in and revamps the entire team, it may be longer.

That's fair. I just disagree that he will be that for any appriciable length of time and not throw the team into chaos for the next couple of years.

I don't think it will be the same case if they keep the same personnel people in place. They have their vision and have been building it for a couple of years. Of course the new QB will struggle but if the rest of the team is changing as well, they whole team will be chaos and no consistency around the QB.

I don't disagree with focusing on the lines. That's always my priority. I just think he will want too much change and the team will go back to square one again.

That's fair. I think that Poles has shown good promise over the last couple of years. I don't think the organizational structure of one person controlling everything will be effective for any length of time in the NFL today. The Bears will start over while he revamps the roster to what he wants. And I don't think the team needs that right now.

I'm not familiar enough with the players but any package that has one of the best position players and one of the best pitching prospects is acceptable.

It's not just the coaching staff, it's the stripping the GM of power as well. If he would only take coaching responsibility it may be worth it but from reports he wants GM personnel power too.

If nothing else it would really help the OF defense if his hit tool takes time to develop when he gets to the MLB level.

Agreed. I think Eberflus as shown good improvement as a HC. He has had issues but all coaches do especially early on. The OC in the other hand is always an interesting debate. How much of the ay calling was him vs. Eberflus dictating how he wants the game plan. How much of the play calling was dictated by the porous OL and the lack of protection. It didn't seem to be a smooth operation though.

I don't blame Harbaugh at all for trying to get what he can. I just don't the the fit here with the current situation. That why I think the Chargers are the best fit with them having fired everyone.