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Why the 49ers Are a Top Destination for GM Candidates

By Eric Gamboa

Dec 11, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; A San Francisco 49ers fan holds a sign reading "still faithful" during the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at Levi's Stadium. The New York Jets defeated the San Francisco 49ers 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; A San Francisco 49ers fan holds a sign reading "still faithful" during the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at Levi's Stadium. The New York Jets defeated the San Francisco 49ers 23-17. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 11, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan before a game against the Washington Redskins at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
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Power to Hire Their Own Staff

The next GM will demand complete power over football decisions. This is going to be where Jed York steps back and lets the next GM do his thing. Giving complete power to the GM will be the prime reason good candidates will want to come to San Francisco.

York understands he has made several mistakes. Mistakes that have led to a depleted roster, a coaching carousel and an empty Levi’s Stadium. That last part is what probably scares York the most.

The best way to fill Levi’s stadium is to start winning again. The only way to do that is to attract the best and the brightest. At this point, he will need to cede all power to the new 49ers GM.

Listen to what Louis Riddick, who is a GM candidate and current ESPN analyst, said about the 49ers GM opening:

This will free the GM to choose his own scouting department and coaching staff. This will also help change the negative outlook by free agents. In the past, the 49ers were unable to land sought after free-agent players.

The new GM will be not hampered by the perception that York is involved in anyway helping to increase the likelihood of landing better free-agent targets.