(01-21-2024, 04:35 PM)Jag149 Wrote:

(01-21-2024, 04:07 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: If Pederson has a beef with the personnel control arrangement - and feels like Baalke has fought too hard for the wrong guys in their "joint picks" the past two years, then rumors of the GM getting ready to walk would make sense.

We know that Khan did not give Baalke control over Doug in the traditional sense that a GM might with a HC in many orgs. They are both supposedly accountable to Khan individually and under direction to work together on personnel.

If Doug feels they can't work together on personnel effectively and asks for change - Khan is much more likely to side with Pederson than Baalke IMO.  (by a long measure) 

I also think this stuff is probably all unfounded rumor at this point, but we'll see...

This is a believable take.  It is correct we do not know.  The reason? Kahn is a successful executive and they tend to be to the point, confidential and hold people accountable.  Baalkie has been confidential since he has been here as has Doug.   Doug when asked about the line has always been very brief and when asked about our center the most he has said is Fortner is our center.  This makes sense as he is our only center besides Shatley who at best could be considered a back up.

Since Doug has been here I have only heard 2 rumors about the draft on the o-line. First Doug wanted to "fix" the line immediately upon his arrival. Second, Kahn asked Both Doug and Rauscher if Harrison could start day one at RT just before they picked him.

I would guess (and that is all it is) Doug wanted another O-lineman with the third/fourth round pick last year.  He was for the second year over ruled and made a request directly to Kahn.