Its no secret that the San Francisco 49ers have gone from bad to worse this season. Whether or not they still wear the red and gold uniforms, the key contributors to the 49ers' three most recent (and consecutive) playoff pushes are nowhere to be found,

While only a few members of the 49ers' recent postseason stars remain; such as Colin Kaepernick (QB), Navorro Bowman (LB), Eric Reid (FS), Anquan Boldin (WR), the team has never picked itself back up since. The players still have the potential, and the hunger of returning to the Super Bowl, but San Francisco 49ers CEO, Jed York, is far from matching their level of determination.

Jed York may be the nephew of Future Hall of Fame Owner, Eddie DeBartolo (who was present for all five of the 49ers Super Bowl victories), but he clearly lacks the sense of urgency, the drive, knowledge, and leadership to be an owner. York currently rules the 49ers organization with his mother Marie DeBartolo (Eddie's Sister).

After he faced legal troubles in 2000, Eddie DeBartolo gave his sister Marie (DeBartolo York) full control of the San Francisco 49ers. Eventually, Marie and her husband, John York, handed the torch to their son Jed.

Though they may share the same blood, the current mother-son duo have yet to show the same passion Eddie has. For the past fifteen years, the York family clearly have not put in the amount of hard work and dedication there was when Joe Montana and Steve Young were in their heydays.

The Yorks were not willing to give up power when the 49ers had seven straight losing seasons (2003-2010). Though the 49ers made it harder for the fans to fill the seats at Candlestick Park (previous home), the Yorks still profited off of television broadcasts and the few fans that attended.

The York family made their lack of loyalty to the organization prevalent when they forced Jim Harbaugh (Former 49ers HC/Current HC of Michigan University Football) out of the organization despite the fact that he took the 49ers to three consecutive postseason appearances; which included a Super Bowl appearance.

While they may have fell short during those three years, the 49ers were the best that they have ever been in a long time. While the 2014 season was full of injuries and missed opportunity, Harbaugh and the 49ers still put up a fight and went 8-8.

Jed and the rest of his family have yet to practice what they preach. York claims that he wants to help the team return to the Super Bowl and win, yet he has been clearly doing the exact opposite of what it takes to reach that goal.

If he cared so much about going back to the Super Bowl and getting shiny new rings for San Francisco, why did he fire a winning coach like Harbaugh? There were clearly no other options that were as good if not better than what they had before current head coach, Jim Tomsula was hired.

Aside from Harbaugh's departure, York failed to reach an agreement with the 49ers former star playmakers; such as Frank Gore (RB), Michael Crabtree (WR), Vernon Davis (TE), and lately Anquan Boldin (WR).

Before becoming a member of the Indianapolis Colts, Frank Gore was willing to remain in San Francisco after nearly a decade of donning the red and gold uniform. Despite being the All Time Rushing Leader for the 49ers franchise, Gore couldn't seem to get a hold of York to set up a meeting before leaving San Francisco.

Midway through the 2015 season, Vernon Davis was given away to the Denver Broncos for a sixth round draft pick in 2016 and 2017. Though Davis' performance and relationship deteriorated with the 49ers during his final years, Davis was one of the best Tight Ends (TE) in the NFL. In 2011, Davis was widely known for a game winning touchdown over the New Orleans Saints that brought the 49ers back to the NFC Championship for the first time since the 1997 season (where the 49ers lost to the Green Bay Packers). To trade someone like Davis in exchange for late round draft picks from a Super Bowl contender is absurd. Since the Broncos are the most recent Super Bowl Champions (defeating the Carolina Panthers), the 49ers now have the last pick in the last two rounds of the draft.

 

Recently, veteran receiver, Anquan Boldin (WR) announced that he will test the Free Agency hoping to "play for a team that can compete at the highest level". Despite his age, Boldin has been an efficient wide receiver for the 49ers in the postseason and even in the miserable two seasons that followed. Voiding the last three seasons of a five year deal, the 49ers would lose a receiver who can get open even when defense is all over him. With the team already short on efficient members on offense and veteran leadership, its clear that players do not feel safe nor welcomed by the people who are supposed to take care of them.

 

Since the York family can still make money off a now miserable 49ers franchise, it is clear why York did not wish to defend a struggling Colin Kaepernick nor give him the help he needed to get back on his feet. What made the situation more outrageous was that York was fully aware that Kaepernick needed more time, practice, and playmakers to succeed. York knew that he wouldn't take much blame for Kaepernick's poor performance on the field since he only got criticized for getting rid of key playmakers; hence giving him a reason to release Colin. Though York and Baalke may have recently had a change of heart after hiring new head coach Chip Kelly (who specializes with QBs who run), Kaepernick is now looking for a way out of San Francisco and hoping to play for a team who can truly appreciate him.

Though they can make even more money off a postseason team, its safe to say that the Yorks couldn't care any less than they do now about the 49ers. Its obvious that the York family are not willing to put in the effort and dedication it takes to help a team maintain a competitive state. While the Yorks will always be making money off the 49ers regardless of how successful they are, its safe to say that the fans and the players deserve better.

To take over a team just to make money off of it is almost similar to adopting a child with no intention of giving it love and support. It is time that the 49ers are put in a different set of hands.

While the Yorks are clearly not concerned about the fans or the players, we cannot exactly say that they are giving. Since the Yorks have enough money for the rest of their lives and do not give anywhere near the same amount of dedication and faith exhibited by the players and the fans, then there is no point in keeping the team in the palm of their hands.

Living in the Bay Area as one of the wealthiest entrepreneurs in the United States, Larry Ellison (Executive Chair of the ORACLE corporation) seems to be the best fit to take the helm from Jed York. In 2010, Ellison once tried to purchase the struggling (now defending NBA Champions) Golden State Warriors from its notorious owner Chris Cohan. Despite being the highest bidder, Cohan gave the team to current owner Joe Lacob.

Looking at his attempt to buy a then-struggling franchise and his contributions to society, Larry Ellison clearly has the intention of helping people up when they are down.

Not only has Ellison made contributions to the UC Davis Medical Center and Stanford University, he consciously made a controversial decision to provide software to the federal government that allowed them to run a national identification database and issued ID cards in light of September 11 attacks.

In 2010, Ellison became one of the forty billionaires that signed "The Giving Pledge", giving ninety five percent of his wealth to people in need.

As a leader in all kinds of fields, Ellison seems that he would be a good fit for helping out on the football field. Ellison does not look the other way when he sees people stumble. Ellison provides everything he can to help people get back on their feet. He does not look the other way when he knows he can do something to help.

While the Yorks do not have the 49ers up for sale, its safe to say that Larry Ellison was born with the integrity, courage, and honor that York lacks. Looking at an atrocious 2015 regular season, a horrible 2015 off-season, and clear incompetence, the Yorks made it obvious that they do not care if the fans and the players are unhappy.

Ellison has once tried to revive a failing franchise. He may still wish to do so, even though it will be a challenge to save the 49ers from the grips of the Yorks. Jed York will continue to make poor business decisions, like he has recently until he's booted out.

Marie DeBartolo York and her husband John York currently live outside of California (currently residing in Canfield, Ohio) making it hard to look over the team they claim to care about.

While we are not certain that Ellison may not back away from this challenge, we are certain that the 49ers would be in a better state if the Yorks gave up their power and/or truly learned how to acknowledge the team and its fan base. All in all, its still likely that a smart businessman like Larry Ellison could find a way to negotiate with Jed York.

Though York cannot seem to live without power, Ellison should be able to make a deal with a man who gave up a rusty star player for late round draft picks from a team thats without a doubt a Super Bowl contender.

We are certain that Ellison would be a better fit than the whole York family combined. We have seen Ellison give to those who are desperate. However, we do not know whether or not he'll take a chance on a now miserable franchise.

While Ellison would still have to overcome hardships as a new owner, he would never let the rest of the 49ers organization face them alone. If the 49ers were to still stumble, Ellison would make sure that the money coming in from embarrassing losses would go to a good cause.

While York may have given back to the community in some way without the press' knowledge. However, good deeds by owners of NFL teams would eventually be acknowledged. If York were to truly give to a community on a regular basis (like Ellison), he'd provide everything he can to help the 49ers reach the Super Bowl if not the postseason.

When a team reaches the postseason, team merchandise expands even further. Other than regular jackets, T-shirts, jerseys, and hats, there would be even more merchandise in light of the postseason. More money would be made off of merchandise that reads "Division Champions", "NFC Champions", "Playoffs", and hopefully "Super Bowl" if not "Super Bowl Champions".

This should be no secret to York. While it may not be, it doesn't excuse his decision making no matter which way he slices it. While the goal is to make money, its alongside many objectives on the list.

Aside from raking in funds, successful teams are led by owners who also want to win games, help their team become the best they can be, and go to the Super Bowl. 

Looking at the changes made to the 49ers, under Jed and even when they were under his mother Marie, going to the Super Bowl is no priority to the York family. For as long as they are in office, they will continue to make money while the fans and players are left on their own.

While York continues to make questionable transactions, Ellison is not one to be inconsistent. Though he has not yet owned a team, Ellison has demonstrated excellent character outside of the "sports world". Looking at the contributions he's made to society and the effort he put in when he tried to help a then-struggling Warriors franchise, Ellison appears to be the best replacement for York thus far.

We cannot wait any longer for York to sell, for he may choose the wrong person to hand the keys to.

As a smart and very wealthy businessman, Ellison should be more than capable to buy a struggling team that has so much talent and potential.