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San Francisco 49ers Equivalents for HBO’s Game of Thrones

By Peter Panacy

Sep 28, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars guard Zane Beadles (68) on the sideline during the third quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 28, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars guard Zane Beadles (68) on the sideline during the third quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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Trent Baalke as Tywin Lannister

If CEO Jed York is running the show, general manager Trent Baalke is the guy who makes it all work.

Dec 20, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2014; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke before the game against the San Diego Chargers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

For better or for worse.

Such is the case with Tywin Lannister — the ruthless controller who holds the key to keeping the Lannister’s hold on King’s Landing secure.

If King’s Landing is the equivalent to Levi’s Stadium, one would need a Lannister-type presence running the show. There isn’t doubting any of Lannister’s control and power, just like there shouldn’t be much doubt Baalke holds the same control over the Niners organization.

This does, of course, create enemies. And those enemies, both big and small, will want to see the power toppled at some point.

How long can Baalke maintain control?

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