Pattersonca65 wrote:WentzerWuver wrote:They also never lost a SB when they got there which has to do with calling the right plays when it matters and refs being impartial as oppose to teams with the most talent. However, it is interesting salaries does play a part.CrimsonCrew wrote:
Are we seriously comparing our FO to maybe a top-three dynasty in the history of the league in an era without a salary cap? Yeah, that's a fair comparison point.
https://athlonsports.com/nfl/nfl-salary-cap-turns-25-matter-survival-standard-operating-procedure
Shanahan isn't Walsh but then again Walsh is top 5 coach in the NFL and I would be his abilities up against even the GOAT HC. The only reason he isn't the GOAT is his shorter tenure. Hard to make the comparison though when it comes to paying players as Walsh did not have to operate during the unrestricted Free agency/salary cap era. The only salary cap the 49ers had to deal with was how much cash Eddie had in his bank account. When players like Montana hit free agency, Eddie quickly cut big checks without any worry.
Kyle has done much more with much less from his QB position than Walsh. Taking Jimmy & Purdy to SBs & NFC Championship games is like playing on hard mode.