Stephen A. Smith Thinks 49ers’ Lynch Hire Undermines Rooney Rule | First Take | January 30, 2017

[@bomacion2507]

Well lynch doing a phenomenal job so far especially in the draft and why is anything to do with rasist? cmon stephen a.

[@who-iz-joe]

Bomac94 always the race card. Smh

[@michaelgray1803]

You don't even know what you're talking about

[@KhamadiPlusOne]

Racism comes into play bc no black candidates are being seriously considered, let alone hired as HC or GM.

[@joewalker2133]

@@KhamadiPlusOne not sure if racism, is a factor in the hiring of a general manager of a 2 billion dollar organization. The requirements for the position eliminates 99.9 per cent of all people. White, of color, female, Spanish, Japanese or Martians don't qualify for the Job. Why do we have to hire a person who is any other than the one who is the best fit. I'm not trying to make you feel wrong or right. If a black player retires and wants to be a GM, then I gurantee if he's a bright, well educated and will be committed to the strain of a GM, that person will be able to get a shot. Not many people who are rich and retired want that gig. Elway and Lynch both are prime examples of what dedication, hard work, and never doubting their decisions will impact an organization. Didn't work out for Magic and that hurt a few other minorities in the future. Lol

[@mastertroll7389]

@@michaelgray1803 watch the full video

[@andrefreeman5454]

so how does he feel now?

[@justamaninTN]

Stephen A took a massive L with this one.

[@e8n512]

V6G4 I know right because he cooked in the draft and free agency

[@justamaninTN]

Lynch absolutely pillaged the Bears and then he cock blocked the Saints. And then he got the Seahawks to trade out of the first round and they haven't drafted well at all the past 5 drafts. Hell of a first draft from the new front office and coach.

[@michaelgray1803]

The hubris of white people never ceases to amaze me

[@PitBoss_90]

I didn't know Al Sharpton worked for ESPN

[@joshjenkins9331]

Marvel Antonio he works for FS1 Shannon sharpton or wannabe Farrakhan with bowtie and preachy voice and people wonder why ESPN is losing money.

[@joshjenkins9331]

Hue jackson 1-31 not fired marvin lewis 15 years no playoffs wins 0-7 a record gets extension and todd bowles and jets they finished last they suck. If they were white they would be fired. And Stephen A smith is crying racism. Jack del rio got fired after 12-4 a year ago something none of them have accomplished. I dont see Latinos crying. How come they have a rule only for blacks inspiring to be coaches in NFL. Smh

[@welcometoamerica1579]

almost everyone on espn make al sharpton look like mlk jr

[@HILifeBoys]

Lynch is going be GM of the year. Jimmy G trade was best trade last 10 years.

[@tylerwgriswold]

HILifeBoys maybe ever..just watch

[@melturnboo4205]

I'm sure Stephen a Smith thinking he's a dumb ass😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@alphaomega7433]

This comment didn’t age well……

[@HILifeBoys]

@@alphaomega7433 Did the 49ers make the super bowl in the last 3 years? Yes so this trade wasn’t bad. Rather have this than no QB in the lest 3 years.

[@baruckobungoo8225]

​@@alphaomega7433I'd say the team aged PURDY well

[@jensvold415]

Sooo... is an apology coming?

[@WhiteJesus85]

Welp. They are in the NFC ship now. 😂😂. Great call Stephen A

[@aaryansinha6681]

Robert Cairns and they just won

[@SamoanBrasileiro]

1 year later makes crazy moves, lands Jimmy G and now the niners are are 6 - 10 under John Lynch hahahahahaha shows u how much logic works huh hahahahaha

[@acomaslip5212]

As Chris Rock once said, "You can't get your friend a job? Shit, half of the people in this room got their job because a friend recommended them."

[@BrownsFanInCincy]

he has to be the biggest race baiter in the world

[@noahsembly]

How has Lynch done Stephen A? 13-3, 1st round bye, number 1 seed....

[@SovereignMoney]

ESPN is late to the KZbin game

[@Thekingcmk]

How is it fair to interview people you know wont hire?

[@Letsgotv1990s]

3 years later....

[@JayJay-pn5cz]

Somebody send this to Stephen A🤦🏽‍♂️...this proof that these guys don’t know what they are talking about...Fat L for SAS

[@chriswahl1337]

I think Stephen A Smith might've just blown his own mind and others to prove that a job resume isn't everything. Some people can sit in the wings, watch and learn (or go and learn on their own), and do well at a job, or think exactly like the people that ARE qualified, and stand next to the people that are qualified at that job. Degrees, (REQUIRING) experience, resumes: all overrated. You know it's racism when you realize that Smith wouldn't be saying these things if John Lynch were an African American. He'd be saying "bout time" etc etc.

[@jdash5430]

Racism is based on power you dope

[@29123i]

Crazy how it’s 2023 now and lynch and Kyle both just signed for another multi year deal. Who would’ve thought. 🤷‍♂️

[@jimmyearly4288]

Guy gets a high-profile job, with no experience over, seemingly, more qualified people...where have I heard that before?

[@seansurfn2]

oh.. john elway.. then won a superbowl.. hrmm

[@ThomasFromTN]

+seansurfn2 What does outcome have to do with it? Nothing, not a damn thing. Anectdotal evidence is a weak argument, because there are at least (if not more) examples where favoritism fucked teams up, because the best qualified was NOT hired. Besides...the comparison is not correct, because Elway had intimate involvement with player moves even when he was a player (You thing Terrell Davis appeared out of thin air, given that Elway realized that the one thing his teams lacked was a running game?) Lastly...if you want to argue experience, even...how can a man get the necessary background when he can't get hired in the first place because you bitches want to suck each others' dicks?

[@memphisgrizzlies3398]

*looks at donald trump*

[@MrHershHersh]

Welcome back Stephen A. I'm watching you step your game back up, Max was on your head the first month or so... you guys and Mollie keep it pushing this show is still must see tv period....

[@ellichacon8840]

Well Stephen A, eat you're heart out my brotha. The man obviously had a plan going in and so did Kyle shannahan. They got their Quarterback they've wanted since the off season and are now ahead of schedule in terms of the QB spot. John Lynch understood he needed a franchise Quarterback and more talent on the offensive and defensive side of the ball. What he's done in just one off season, and the last 5 games of this season, is executing his plan. He's added a franchise QB, he's got skill players on offense that can ball but most of them young players. You can say the same thing about the defense, they have players who can absolutely ball and make plays, but they're all young players. He gots some veterans in there and a pretty good up coming draft pick that's probably gonna be a cornerback or safety.

[@doT03]

Elli chacon A fucking men

[@baruckobungoo8225]

I'm thinking quentin nelson from ND but if Minkah Fitzpatrick falls then for sure take him

[@qquriousmqqe6205]

He ATE each and every LETTER 😁😂😁😂😁...How You like JL amd KS now SAS....

[@goldenstatewarriors9418]

So 2 Super Bowl appearances and 4 NFC Championships later, is SAS willing to admit this was another stupid take of his.

[@reaper160]

OWNERS CAN HIRE ANYBODY THEY WANT

[@jessejames6687]

nothing except being a sucsessfull pro football player! also he worked with Elway at Denver so he knows what it takes to be gm!

[@kmo1765]

As a 49ers fan I'm happy with Lynch as GM obviously but what SAS was saying black candidates don't get the same opportunities has nothing to do with Lynch.

[@jtrooper5771]

Look at him now😂

[@mazarialex1215]

Lynch is doing better then most rn despite the record but the trades acuustions maybe not letting go bowman wasn't the smartest but the fact that we have foster makes me not question it too much

[@socalfaithfuls4020]

Got foster and Thomas in one round with future picks, hate on it sas

[@Carfalog]

Stephen A would bite his tongue if he knew the job Lynch would do in his first season.

[@salamander337]

What the heck is the Rooney rule? Jed York hired Lynch because nobody else want to come for him. Lol!

[@minns5515]

And look at 49ers today 😂😂😂

[@truthbeyondphenomenon5554]

The players know more about the talent in the league then any suit so your kinda being dumb saying he hasn't been in the process after 15 years in the league seeing all the ins and outs.

[@frankiefivefingers6892]

Stop hating Steven a Smith!!! It's jed Steven

[@mykhalhughes4676]

So much wrong yet again.

[@Ryan-ic1wj]

This is so freaking funny

[@LaDay1471]

hows that no experience working out now.. a hell of a lot better than Baalke who had years of it

[@alant7516]

This didn’t age well.

[@Dleigh975]

In life it's who you know, just as much being Qualified. I might edit this in 2 weeks, go niners!

[@SoCalNiner99]

We 49er fans love lynch

[@tylerwgriswold]

Like Stephen even knows anything lmao

[@WiseDivine]

Stephen A. how bout talking about Trump's hiring of cabinet members having no experience...

[@AhmadKing-fq4kd]

What did lynch do nun lol shanahah making this happen he got jimmy G. I see 49ers fans trying to give lynch the credit when he probably didn't make a decision this year

[@joseflores4222]

Always bringing race you have to be kidding me

[@gammer4life-oc5nh]

another year another L for stephen a

[@MC-CFC]

screams rigged to me

[@frankburger4life]

Get that chip off.. 80 percent of the players in NFL are black.. mhm.. black SA.. 🤔

[@michaelgray1803]

Ole boy network

[@menberekidane9529]

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[@Imtrynafyomomma]

😭😭💀

[@SEATTLEPOSEIDON32]

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[@nofleshspared]

Jealousy is the new political party....