So good Ol' Jed York made a stop on the Rich Eisen show and actually refrained from his normal short, brief twitter messages to fans and had some nice length to his responses. Rich Eisen is a big softy so no fastballs were thrown at York's face so let us here at Honer Sports, do it for him..
On opening of training camp:
Excitement’s off the charts. There’s a lot of energy. Chip is, he definitely brings a different energy level, and the guys are really buying into it. It’s really fun to see. For me, you want to wash the taste out of a bad 5-11 year last, and 8-8 the year before that. You want to get back to the playoffs, where we belong, and this is the start of that.
Honer Sports Fastball: O, you're excited huh? Feeling really really good? We most likely won't be washing the sweaty balls-taste of 5-11 out of your mouth this season, Jed. Maybe the taste of 4-12 or worse will convince you to bring in the Listerine and rinse out the shit particle known as Trent Baalke lodged in your lower right Cuspid. Chip Kelly is just the "dental-floss" you've brought in to improve the taste in your mouth. However, as science has proven today, flossing doesn't work. And you want to get back into the playoffs? What happened to our only hanging Super Bowl Banners-Standard?
Excitement’s off the charts. There’s a lot of energy. Chip is, he definitely brings a different energy level, and the guys are really buying into it. It’s really fun to see. For me, you want to wash the taste out of a bad 5-11 year last, and 8-8 the year before that. You want to get back to the playoffs, where we belong, and this is the start of that.
Honer Sports Fastball: O, you're excited huh? Feeling really really good? We most likely won't be washing the sweaty balls-taste of 5-11 out of your mouth this season, Jed. Maybe the taste of 4-12 or worse will convince you to bring in the Listerine and rinse out the shit particle known as Trent Baalke lodged in your lower right Cuspid. Chip Kelly is just the "dental-floss" you've brought in to improve the taste in your mouth. However, as science has proven today, flossing doesn't work. And you want to get back into the playoffs? What happened to our only hanging Super Bowl Banners-Standard?
On how players are buying in to Chip Kelly:
So, everybody talks about Chip’s up-tempo practices, things like that. You see a lot of competition, just little drills that they’re doing, and you’re watching guys that wouldn’t usually be on a special teams, like a Carlos Hyde, like a NaVorro Bowman, going up against each other in a special teams drill because you keep score, just like everything that you do. And you see those guys competing against each other, wanting to win the drill, and just buying into the entire program that Chip has here. It’s just fun to see, I mean, it’s like, it’s a high energy fun practice.
Honer Sports Fastball: Use the words "just" and "like" and couple more times, Jed. It doesn't make you sound similar to a high-school girl or anything..
So, everybody talks about Chip’s up-tempo practices, things like that. You see a lot of competition, just little drills that they’re doing, and you’re watching guys that wouldn’t usually be on a special teams, like a Carlos Hyde, like a NaVorro Bowman, going up against each other in a special teams drill because you keep score, just like everything that you do. And you see those guys competing against each other, wanting to win the drill, and just buying into the entire program that Chip has here. It’s just fun to see, I mean, it’s like, it’s a high energy fun practice.
Honer Sports Fastball: Use the words "just" and "like" and couple more times, Jed. It doesn't make you sound similar to a high-school girl or anything..
On how Chip Kelly is after Philly complaints about not being an open communicator:
Nothing’s further from the truth, from what I’ve seen. He’s been a great communicator with me, with the entire coaching staff, with the players. I mean obviously we had a unique season and offseason, and you see the guys that are here, the guys that are participating, I think he’s done a great job of communicating with all of our guys, whether it’s the quarterback situation, having Anthony Davis come back, he’s been great at communicating with those guys, and the guys that have been here throughout. Again, nothing could be further from the truth in my point of view.
Honer Sports Fastball: I'm sure it took Chip less than half a day on the job to realize he's your bitch now, Jed. We ALL know how great your communication skills were with your past head coaches, not surprised Chip is probably telling you how great his breakfast was first thing in the AM.
Nothing’s further from the truth, from what I’ve seen. He’s been a great communicator with me, with the entire coaching staff, with the players. I mean obviously we had a unique season and offseason, and you see the guys that are here, the guys that are participating, I think he’s done a great job of communicating with all of our guys, whether it’s the quarterback situation, having Anthony Davis come back, he’s been great at communicating with those guys, and the guys that have been here throughout. Again, nothing could be further from the truth in my point of view.
Honer Sports Fastball: I'm sure it took Chip less than half a day on the job to realize he's your bitch now, Jed. We ALL know how great your communication skills were with your past head coaches, not surprised Chip is probably telling you how great his breakfast was first thing in the AM.
On his QB preference:
I mean I think the beautiful thing about football is your performance speaks for itself. And that’s what Chip has said, that’s what we believe, whoever the best players are, whatever the position, that’s who’s gonna be playing.
Honer Sports Fastball: Zero Super Bowl wins since you've been CEO, Jed. I mean, we fans think that the beautiful thing about 49ers football is that your performance speaks for itself. And that's what the fans have said, that's what we believe, whoever makes the best decisions as an owner, whoever treats his loyal fans the best, that's who should be running this franchise.
I mean I think the beautiful thing about football is your performance speaks for itself. And that’s what Chip has said, that’s what we believe, whoever the best players are, whatever the position, that’s who’s gonna be playing.
Honer Sports Fastball: Zero Super Bowl wins since you've been CEO, Jed. I mean, we fans think that the beautiful thing about 49ers football is that your performance speaks for itself. And that's what the fans have said, that's what we believe, whoever makes the best decisions as an owner, whoever treats his loyal fans the best, that's who should be running this franchise.
On Colin Kaepernick relationship:
We had a good conversation, I can’t remember how long ago it was, maybe a month and a half or so ago. Sort of right at the end of minicamp and before training camp, before everybody left. And Kap and I have always had a good relationship. He’s fully healthy now, he’s ready to go, and he’s ready to compete.
Honer Sports Fastball: Wow, great information there, Jed. Riveting stuff. What a stupid question followed by a stupid, generic answer.
We had a good conversation, I can’t remember how long ago it was, maybe a month and a half or so ago. Sort of right at the end of minicamp and before training camp, before everybody left. And Kap and I have always had a good relationship. He’s fully healthy now, he’s ready to go, and he’s ready to compete.
Honer Sports Fastball: Wow, great information there, Jed. Riveting stuff. What a stupid question followed by a stupid, generic answer.
On the trade discussion:
I mean it’s better than he talking to anybody in Seattle. I see it with Kap, he had a tough year last year, we all did. I think he needed to figure out what he wanted to do, and I think he sat down with Coach Kelly, and I’ll let Kap address all those personally, but I see it, it was a frustrating year. I understand the frustration, and he’s ready to compete here. I think everybody has bought into what we’re doing, and again, when you have an open competition at any position at any spot, Kap’s ready to go out there and compete. And we need to wipe the taste of last year out of our mouth completely, and just get back out there and get back to 49er football, and I think that’s what we’re doing.
Honer Sports Fastball: Acknowledging the enemy?? How dare you. Don't speak of the Seacocks till we lose to them come Week 3. And you know nothing of frustrations in life, you god damn billionaire. You can buy solutions to solve your frustrations in life, or at least attempt to. You keep talking of this "bad taste in your mouth". I imagine it tastes to you something like food that hasn't been bought from Whole Foods tastes like.
I mean it’s better than he talking to anybody in Seattle. I see it with Kap, he had a tough year last year, we all did. I think he needed to figure out what he wanted to do, and I think he sat down with Coach Kelly, and I’ll let Kap address all those personally, but I see it, it was a frustrating year. I understand the frustration, and he’s ready to compete here. I think everybody has bought into what we’re doing, and again, when you have an open competition at any position at any spot, Kap’s ready to go out there and compete. And we need to wipe the taste of last year out of our mouth completely, and just get back out there and get back to 49er football, and I think that’s what we’re doing.
Honer Sports Fastball: Acknowledging the enemy?? How dare you. Don't speak of the Seacocks till we lose to them come Week 3. And you know nothing of frustrations in life, you god damn billionaire. You can buy solutions to solve your frustrations in life, or at least attempt to. You keep talking of this "bad taste in your mouth". I imagine it tastes to you something like food that hasn't been bought from Whole Foods tastes like.
On Anthony Davis return and expectations:
He looks great, I think he’s definitely mentally refreshed, and it’s a grind, especially for young guys getting into the league. I understand what these guys go through, and for AD, I think he’s ready to be back, he’s excited to be back. I think if he gets back to his form, it’s a great thing, because I think he’s one of the best right tackles in the game.
Honer Sports Fastball: It's great. He's great. We are all great. Giving Jed money is great. Santa Clara is great.
He looks great, I think he’s definitely mentally refreshed, and it’s a grind, especially for young guys getting into the league. I understand what these guys go through, and for AD, I think he’s ready to be back, he’s excited to be back. I think if he gets back to his form, it’s a great thing, because I think he’s one of the best right tackles in the game.
Honer Sports Fastball: It's great. He's great. We are all great. Giving Jed money is great. Santa Clara is great.
On expectations, hopes for Chip Kelly in 2016:
I think Chip’s philosophy is the right philosophy when you look at "Win the day." And I think that’s similar to what we’ve looked at here with coaches that have been successful. When you get better each day, you tend to be pretty happy when the season is all said and done. What I see with our team, we’re a young team, I think we’re the second or third youngest roster in the NFL. We have a new coaching staff for us, but a coaching staff that has worked together for the most part. And I think it’s an innovative coaching staff with the opportunity to build something special with a good core group of young players. Some guys, whether it’s Staley, Bowman, you know, guys like that that have been here for a while that bring something to the game that are a little bit more mature, a little bit more veteran. I think we have a chance to outperform what anybody thinks that we can do this year. But more than anything we have the chance to build something special that will last for a long time.
Honer Sports Fastball: You mean like what Jim Harbaugh built? So you were not telling the truth when you said the Niners weren't rebuilding but retooling? Having one of the youngest rosters in the league with a fresh coaching staff means we are going to be building something really special, if or how long that will last, who knows? Jed probably thinks he does, but let's not ask.
I think Chip’s philosophy is the right philosophy when you look at "Win the day." And I think that’s similar to what we’ve looked at here with coaches that have been successful. When you get better each day, you tend to be pretty happy when the season is all said and done. What I see with our team, we’re a young team, I think we’re the second or third youngest roster in the NFL. We have a new coaching staff for us, but a coaching staff that has worked together for the most part. And I think it’s an innovative coaching staff with the opportunity to build something special with a good core group of young players. Some guys, whether it’s Staley, Bowman, you know, guys like that that have been here for a while that bring something to the game that are a little bit more mature, a little bit more veteran. I think we have a chance to outperform what anybody thinks that we can do this year. But more than anything we have the chance to build something special that will last for a long time.
Honer Sports Fastball: You mean like what Jim Harbaugh built? So you were not telling the truth when you said the Niners weren't rebuilding but retooling? Having one of the youngest rosters in the league with a fresh coaching staff means we are going to be building something really special, if or how long that will last, who knows? Jed probably thinks he does, but let's not ask.
On Eddie DeBartolo induction and if he’s nervous:
He’s happy. I think he’s happy, he’s looking forward to it. It’s just one of those things, can you ask for a better cap to your career than going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. And for my uncle, being able to go literally home, you know Canton’s probably 30 miles from Youngstown, it’s gonna be a part from Youngstown all the way to Canton. I think he’ll be a little nervous to begin with, but it’s just going to be such a great celebration for him. And I can’t imagine how many people will be there.
Honer Sports Fastball: No shade thrown at York here, even though I really want to. Congrats to Eddie-D making the Pro Football Hall of Fame, long over-due and much deserved. Literally the polar opposite of the man who is responsible for bringing 5 Super Bowls to San Francisco, is the young nephew that sits in his place now. Nevermind, shade throwing all day. Congrats Eddie-D!
He’s happy. I think he’s happy, he’s looking forward to it. It’s just one of those things, can you ask for a better cap to your career than going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. And for my uncle, being able to go literally home, you know Canton’s probably 30 miles from Youngstown, it’s gonna be a part from Youngstown all the way to Canton. I think he’ll be a little nervous to begin with, but it’s just going to be such a great celebration for him. And I can’t imagine how many people will be there.
Honer Sports Fastball: No shade thrown at York here, even though I really want to. Congrats to Eddie-D making the Pro Football Hall of Fame, long over-due and much deserved. Literally the polar opposite of the man who is responsible for bringing 5 Super Bowls to San Francisco, is the young nephew that sits in his place now. Nevermind, shade throwing all day. Congrats Eddie-D!
On first memory with Eddie bringing him around the team:
Well, him bringing me around the team, the first game I ever went to was in Cleveland in 1984, sitting on Jennifer Montana’s lap, so that was a good memory. Honestly, the first real memory I have of him was losing in 1987 to the Vikings, and just how unbelievably upset he was. And I think I carry a lot of that with me in knowing, it’s personal when you win and lose, and there’s nothing worse than losing in sports.
Honer Sports Fastball: Pretty mind blowing how "upset" and "personal" you get when the 49ers win and lose because I see others (the fans) being the ones who get upset and you personally dismissing/blaming the wrong people for those loses/failures. Eddie-D knew how to hold himself truly accountable as the owner of the 49ers. You talk about it Jed, but there is no evidence that you do so.
Well, him bringing me around the team, the first game I ever went to was in Cleveland in 1984, sitting on Jennifer Montana’s lap, so that was a good memory. Honestly, the first real memory I have of him was losing in 1987 to the Vikings, and just how unbelievably upset he was. And I think I carry a lot of that with me in knowing, it’s personal when you win and lose, and there’s nothing worse than losing in sports.
Honer Sports Fastball: Pretty mind blowing how "upset" and "personal" you get when the 49ers win and lose because I see others (the fans) being the ones who get upset and you personally dismissing/blaming the wrong people for those loses/failures. Eddie-D knew how to hold himself truly accountable as the owner of the 49ers. You talk about it Jed, but there is no evidence that you do so.
On Notre Dame (Jed’s alma mater) putting Michigan (Eisen’s alma mater) back on the schedule:
Well, I think Michigan finally acquiesced and said OK, we’ll play Notre Dame. I think that’s kinda how it went.
On knowing Harbaugh being on Eisen’s side of this:
I do, I think it’s gonna be a battle.
On if he is surprised how carefree, fun-loving Harbaugh seems:
I mean that’s Jim, I think he does a good job of being loose and being free like that. I think the college kids respond to it, and certainly in an age of social media, I think you see high school kids look at how open he is, and sort of how he communicates with them directly, or indirectly through social media. And I think it certainly gives Jim an advantage, in terms of being able to recruit.
Honer Sports Fastball: Ya, that's Jim Harbaugh. He does a superb job of being a great football coach by having player's backs and being able to bond with them in ways that are aligned with 2016. God damn I hope Michigan beats the piss out of Notre Dame this year. Especially with those new fire Jumpman uniforms. Another brilliant Harbaugh move..
Well, I think Michigan finally acquiesced and said OK, we’ll play Notre Dame. I think that’s kinda how it went.
On knowing Harbaugh being on Eisen’s side of this:
I do, I think it’s gonna be a battle.
On if he is surprised how carefree, fun-loving Harbaugh seems:
I mean that’s Jim, I think he does a good job of being loose and being free like that. I think the college kids respond to it, and certainly in an age of social media, I think you see high school kids look at how open he is, and sort of how he communicates with them directly, or indirectly through social media. And I think it certainly gives Jim an advantage, in terms of being able to recruit.
Honer Sports Fastball: Ya, that's Jim Harbaugh. He does a superb job of being a great football coach by having player's backs and being able to bond with them in ways that are aligned with 2016. God damn I hope Michigan beats the piss out of Notre Dame this year. Especially with those new fire Jumpman uniforms. Another brilliant Harbaugh move..
It’s now Michigan vs. Notre Dame, 2018, I would say I’d put lunch on the line with you, Jed, because it gives me two years to be able to pay for it if we lose, you know what I mean
Well, you’re not calling me out on social media for like six months, and saying French Laundry, and then you’re gonna do an article about it three years later and bring it back and throw it in my face
No, I’m coming straight through the front door with you, Jed, that’s what I’m trying to do.
I like it, straight through the front door. You let me know, we’ll do it in LA, I’ll come down.
Honer Sports Fastball: As much as I can't stand Tim Kawakami, I somewhat have his back on this one. Just pay for the dinner, Jed. No, you probably weren't supposed to pay and it was dumb of Timmy-K to come back at you for it 3 years later but YOU ARE A BILLIONAIRE. Spending scratch should never be an issue with you but somehow and some way, it is. Therein lies the root of all your problems, Jed. You have tons and tons of money, yet the way you choose to share/spend it, is preposterous.
That's it for this round with Jed York, many more rounds still to come. With the season getting closer and closer, the hyperbole and frustration will no doubt be greater when the season starts. Good luck 49er fans, stay strong. There's always room for you to join me on the 49er Dark Side. I guess that's why I kinda like the Black uniforms..
Well, you’re not calling me out on social media for like six months, and saying French Laundry, and then you’re gonna do an article about it three years later and bring it back and throw it in my face
No, I’m coming straight through the front door with you, Jed, that’s what I’m trying to do.
I like it, straight through the front door. You let me know, we’ll do it in LA, I’ll come down.
Honer Sports Fastball: As much as I can't stand Tim Kawakami, I somewhat have his back on this one. Just pay for the dinner, Jed. No, you probably weren't supposed to pay and it was dumb of Timmy-K to come back at you for it 3 years later but YOU ARE A BILLIONAIRE. Spending scratch should never be an issue with you but somehow and some way, it is. Therein lies the root of all your problems, Jed. You have tons and tons of money, yet the way you choose to share/spend it, is preposterous.
That's it for this round with Jed York, many more rounds still to come. With the season getting closer and closer, the hyperbole and frustration will no doubt be greater when the season starts. Good luck 49er fans, stay strong. There's always room for you to join me on the 49er Dark Side. I guess that's why I kinda like the Black uniforms..
By: El Mijo