Report: Baalke and Chip Kelly have already had a lovers tiff

[HawkAroundTheClock]

Let's see, a coach who doesn't get along with anyone and has worn through multiple jobs, and a GM who doesn't get along with anyone and has worn through multiple coaches.

Yeah, this is a totally shocking development.

Dont know anything about Baalke- except that -he alienated his best coach and then his team jumped ship.

These quotes very succinctly and accurately summarize the situation IMO.

Given how the Eagles scrubbed the Chip Kelly stink off their franchise like it was Karen Silkwood radiation, it's hard to imagine things going better in SF.

 

[hawknation2016]

Meanwhile, those who paid for "stadium building licenses" are attempting to abandon ship . . . but are finding out there are no life boats in sight.

General exasperation with the team has the market for both tickets and SBLs plummeting. The idea that SBL owners would be able to sell their license quickly, and perhaps at a profit, has turned out to be a fairy tale.

Browsing the “marketplace” for SBLs, which can be accessed on the Levi’s Stadium site, is discouraging for potential sellers. On Friday there were 1,825 licenses for sale, representing 4,601 seats. Not only is that an increase of nearly 800 from last spring, but also a quick scan of the seven-page list finds dozens of licenses priced below market rate.

Another site totals the number of SBLs sold in the past year: 382. After all, why buy an SBL and a season ticket when single-game seats are available at cut-rate prices from ticket brokers?

Although the 49ers tout the advantages of an SBL — priority access to other events at Levi’s like concerts and world-class soccer games — there’s a big caveat: If you don’t sign up for a season, you’re out of luck for good.

A 49ers spokesman, who would only speak off the record, forwarded a copy of the contract fans signed when they bought a license and season tickets. It says if the license holder does not purchase season tickets by the ticket deadline, he loses the chance to buy this year “and all NFL seasons to follow.”

“They’re in a bind,” said Santa Clara Vice Mayor Teresa O’Neill, who is a member of the city’s Santa Clara Stadium Authority. “If they don’t pay for tickets, they forfeit.”

http://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/nevi ... er-premium

 

[RichNhansom]

Meanwhile, those who paid for "stadium building licenses" are attempting to abandon ship . . . but are finding out there are no life boats in sight.

General exasperation with the team has the market for both tickets and SBLs plummeting. The idea that SBL owners would be able to sell their license quickly, and perhaps at a profit, has turned out to be a fairy tale.

Browsing the “marketplace” for SBLs, which can be accessed on the Levi’s Stadium site, is discouraging for potential sellers. On Friday there were 1,825 licenses for sale, representing 4,601 seats. Not only is that an increase of nearly 800 from last spring, but also a quick scan of the seven-page list finds dozens of licenses priced below market rate.

Another site totals the number of SBLs sold in the past year: 382. After all, why buy an SBL and a season ticket when single-game seats are available at cut-rate prices from ticket brokers?

Although the 49ers tout the advantages of an SBL — priority access to other events at Levi’s like concerts and world-class soccer games — there’s a big caveat: If you don’t sign up for a season, you’re out of luck for good.

A 49ers spokesman, who would only speak off the record, forwarded a copy of the contract fans signed when they bought a license and season tickets. It says if the license holder does not purchase season tickets by the ticket deadline, he loses the chance to buy this year “and all NFL seasons to follow.”

“They’re in a bind,” said Santa Clara Vice Mayor Teresa O’Neill, who is a member of the city’s Santa Clara Stadium Authority. “If they don’t pay for tickets, they forfeit.”

http://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/nevi ... er-premium

This is interesting. So if I am reading it correctly if they don't buy season tickets they forfeit the SBL licence with no reimbursement and no chance to regain it?

What happens to those seats then? Does the next person wanting to buy season tickets or purchase those forfeited, have to pay another SBL? Seems like season ticket purchases would all but dry up.

Kind of seems like purchasing a time share you can't get out of.

 

[Marvin49]

It was Brian Baldinger who also said last year "the 49ers will win multiple Super Bowls with Jimmy Tomsula".

Could be true about Kelly/Baalke...but major grain of salt.

How in god's name could someone say something so absurd?

That's ridiculousness akin to when Jaworski exclaimed that Kaepernick was one of the greatest QBs in NFL history.

In fairness to Jaws, he was talking about his potential based on his skillset and not saying he was ALREADY one of the greatest....but still.

Either way, you bought it hook, line and sinker, Marv.

I think at the time I said it was a bit early and he did look like a keeper in that first year, particularly in the playoffs.

I don't think I EVER bought into the "best ever" talk...but to be honest I don't really remember.

 

[Marvin49]

Meanwhile, those who paid for "stadium building licenses" are attempting to abandon ship . . . but are finding out there are no life boats in sight.

General exasperation with the team has the market for both tickets and SBLs plummeting. The idea that SBL owners would be able to sell their license quickly, and perhaps at a profit, has turned out to be a fairy tale.

Browsing the “marketplace” for SBLs, which can be accessed on the Levi’s Stadium site, is discouraging for potential sellers. On Friday there were 1,825 licenses for sale, representing 4,601 seats. Not only is that an increase of nearly 800 from last spring, but also a quick scan of the seven-page list finds dozens of licenses priced below market rate.

Another site totals the number of SBLs sold in the past year: 382. After all, why buy an SBL and a season ticket when single-game seats are available at cut-rate prices from ticket brokers?

Although the 49ers tout the advantages of an SBL — priority access to other events at Levi’s like concerts and world-class soccer games — there’s a big caveat: If you don’t sign up for a season, you’re out of luck for good.

A 49ers spokesman, who would only speak off the record, forwarded a copy of the contract fans signed when they bought a license and season tickets. It says if the license holder does not purchase season tickets by the ticket deadline, he loses the chance to buy this year “and all NFL seasons to follow.”

“They’re in a bind,” said Santa Clara Vice Mayor Teresa O’Neill, who is a member of the city’s Santa Clara Stadium Authority. “If they don’t pay for tickets, they forfeit.”

http://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/nevi ... er-premium

This is interesting. So if I am reading it correctly if they don't buy season tickets they forfeit the SBL licence with no reimbursement and no chance to regain it?

What happens to those seats then? Does the next person wanting to buy season tickets or purchase those forfeited, have to pay another SBL? Seems like season ticket purchases would all but dry up.

Kind of seems like purchasing a time share you can't get out of.

It's pretty clear (and normal for teams selling SBLs) that when you don't buy Season tickets you forfeit the right to buy them moving forward. You still get preaccess to all other events at the stadium, but you lose the right to buy season tickets.

The team can then sell those SBLs again to new buyers. Its in the contract and as I understand it a normal practice.

Should be noted that its the same for teams that DON'T offer SBLs and only have season tickets. You skip one year, you lose the right.

Kinda sucks, but it was in the contract when they signed.

 

[MysterMatt]

No details, sounds like someone trying to get web hits.

Why would Brian Baldinger be trying to get web hits for a Bay Area radio station he doesn't work for during an appearance on one of their shows?

Could be true about Kelly/Baalke...but major grain of salt.

Brian David Baldinger is a former professional American football player and former color commentator for National Football League telecasts on the Fox network. He also covers Philadelphia Eagles preseason games as an analyst with Scott Graham. Baldinger is currently in his sixth year with NFL Network, where he serves as an analyst with Sterling Sharpe and Brian Billick on Thursday and Friday editions of Playbook, as well as NFL Network’s signature show NFL Total Access. He is also a regular contributor to NFL.com.

So people wanting to know more about this won't tune in or look him up to garner traffic and viewers on NFL Network?

This is the same as your one line posts about a topic or draft that you leave and then hope to route to your blog.

This is totally uncalled for. Seriously, keep your petty jealousy out of here, man.

 

[chris98251]

Not jealous, appreciate his efforts and contributions, was just doing the comparative, at least English has substance in his links.

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