(12-16-2022, 06:22 AM)Jag88 Wrote: Jags fan are bipolar when it comes to balkie.

I don't believe Khan is inclined to move on from Baalke, but it's not out of the question.  It's not as though Baalke is beyond reproach.
Baalke burned a ton of bridges in SF with his poor drafting and constant infighting.

When he resurfaced here, Baalke was in the room for the disastrous 2020 draft that produced Henderson, Chaisson, and Shenault in the first two rounds.  Two of those players are now in Carolina, less than 1 rookie contract removed from being drafted by the team.

Last year, he hit the jackpot with Trevor Lawrence at the very top of the draft, got no first year impact out of Etienne, Walker Little, the 2nd round pick, and next to no immediate impact out of Cisco.  While Etienne has shown flashes, he has also shown a propensity to fumble and take huge hits.  Little not making immediate impact wasn't very surprising given the circumstances, but he hasn't ascended in his second year.  WIth a stressed cap situation and Jawaan Taylor a looming free agent, RT seems an area of need.  If Little can't take over the spot adequately, his selection becomes the latest in a long line of blown picks.  

Yes, the team has shown some improvement this year.  At this draft, Baalke joked that they were expected to not draft at the top of the order in 2023.  It appears they will manage to surpass that meager standard.

But barring winning the last 4 games, it still doesn't equate to a winning season.  Progress from 1-15 to 3-14 to a less than playoff season alone shouldn't be enough to hang any banners in your stadium.  NFL teams have changed GMs after multiple seasons of success.  The tacks just let go of their GM after three straight winning seasons and a winning record and first plce standing this year.  The Vikings moved on from Rick Spielman after appearing in the conference championship with Case freaking Keenum as their starting QB.  The Texans moved on from Rick Smith despite the success the Texans had with him making graft choices like Duane Brown, DeAndre Hopkins and JJ Watt. 

Truth is, the draft demands and expectations should be increased from this point on.  Lawrence has now moved beyond his rookie and initial development phase.  With Pederson, it now appears he is on his way to becoming a franchise QB.  Baalke has or should have the mandate of getting him the surrounding talent for Trevor Lawrence to reach and win a Super Bowl.

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