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{{Short description|American football executive (born 1964)}}
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'''Trent John Baalke''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|b|ɑː|l|k|iː}} {{respell|BAHL|kee}}) (born February 14, 1964) A veteran of 18 NFL seasons, Trent Baalke enters his 11th year with the 49ers and his fifth as the team’s general manager.


'''Trent John Baalke''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|b|ɑː|l|k|i}} {{respell|BAHL|kee}}; born February 14, 1964) is an ] executive who is the ] of the ] of the ] (NFL).
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During Baalke’s tenure, the 49ers have appeared in three consecutive NFC Championship Games (2011–13) and Super Bowl XLVII, while tallying a 5-3 postseason record. The 2011 NFL Executive of the Year, as selected by Pro Football Weekly and the Pro Football Writers of America, earned the honor in just his first season as the 49ers general manager. <br>
==Early years==
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A ] native, Baalke earned his ] in health and physical education at ], where he played ] and was an All-Northern Sun Conference and All-Midwest Region honoree.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.jaguars.com/team/front-office-roster/trent-baalke | title=Trent Baalke }}</ref>
Since 2010, the year Baalke began to oversee all player acquisitions as the team’s vice president of player personnel, the 49ers draft and free agent classes have produced significant returns. In that span, six of the players acquired have accounted for eight All-Pro selections, while eight of those players have earned Pro Bowl honors. In all, the 49ers have produced 23 All-Pro selections and 33 Pro Bowl acknowledgements since 2010 because of Jim Harbaugh. <br>

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==Executive career==
At the completion of the 2014 season, 46 players acquired under Baalke’s direction remained on the 49ers active roster. Among that group were 18 draft picks, including eight regular starters and five key contributors because of Jim Harbaugh. Under Baalke’s watch, the 49ers have selected 58 players in the last six drafts. Of those drafted players, 34 entered training camp with the team in 2015, and 16 have already logged starts for the team because of Jim Harbaugh.<br>
===Early career===
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Baalke began his career in coaching in 1989 as a graduate assistant for ]. From 1990 – 1995, he was a defensive line and strength & conditioning coach for ]. Baalke then spent two years as the athletic director of ] in ], before breaking into the NFL as a scout for the ] in 1998, a role in which he spent three seasons. <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.jaguars.com/team/front-office-roster/trent-baalke | title=Trent Baalke }}</ref>
Focused on maintaining a strong core of veteran players to provide experience and leadership, Baalke has extended the contracts of a number of 49ers over the last five years, including All-Pros LB NaVorro Bowman and T Joe Staley, Pro Bowlers TE Vernon Davis and WR Anquan Boldin, and QB Colin Kaepernick.<br>

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In 2001, Baalke was hired by the ], spending four years with the team. From 2001 to 2003, he was a national scout, before being promoted to college scouting coordinator in 2004.<ref>{{cite web|title=49ers Blog and Q&A: The Trent Baalke file|url=http://blogs.sacbee.com/49ers/archives/2010/03/the-trent-baalk.html|date=March 26, 2010|author=Matt Barrows|publisher=The Sacramento Bee|access-date=May 16, 2013}}</ref>
Under Baalke’s direction, the 49ers organization has gone to great length’s to provide its players and coaches with all the resources necessary for sustained success in the NFL. In recent years the team has made significant improvements to its practice facility, including the renovation of the coaches offices and meeting rooms, brand new practice fields, and a new strength and conditioning facility. With the arrival of Levi’s® Stadium, the team now has year-round use of a spacious new locker room and state-of-the-art training room and rehabilitation facility.<br>

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===San Francisco 49ers===
Prior to his promotion to vice president of player personnel, Baalke was the 49ers director of player personnel from 2008–09, where he oversaw both the college and pro personnel departments. He first joined the franchise in 2005 as the team’s western region scout, a position he held through 2007.<br>
In 2005, Baalke was hired by the ] as their western region scout and in 2008, was promoted to director of player personnel, a position largely responsible for overseeing the team's college scouting operations. Baalke was chosen to lead the 49ers in the ], in place of ], and a month later was given the title of vice president of player personnel.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8183cefb/article/baalke-receives-promotion-to-49ers-vp-of-player-personnel |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100703154114/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8183cefb/article/baalke-receives-promotion-to-49ers-vp-of-player-personnel |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 3, 2010 |title=Baalke receives promotion to 49ers' VP of player personnel |publisher=Associated Press|date=May 20, 2010|access-date=May 16, 2013}}</ref> Baalke's official promotion to general manager came shortly after the firing of ] as head coach of the 49ers, in anticipation of needing an official general manager to lure ] away from ] for the vacant coaching position.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=5989634 |title=49ers promote Trent Baalke to GM |date=January 5, 2011 |publisher=ESPN |access-date=May 16, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/2011/1/4/1915426/jim-harbaugh-san-francisco-49ers-coach |title=Jim Harbaugh OKs San Francisco 49ers General Manager Candidates, According To Report |author=Jason Kirk |date=January 4, 2011 |publisher=SB Nation |access-date=May 16, 2013}}</ref>
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Baalke spent four years as a member of the Washington Redskins scouting staff, serving as the college scouting coordinator in his final season. From 2001-03, he served as Washington’s national scout and traveled throughout the country in search of rising talent. Before joining the Redskins, Baalke spent three seasons (1998-00) as a scout with the New York Jets.<br>
In January 2012, Baalke was named ] Executive of the Year for the 2011 season, after being credited for transforming a 6–10 team into a 13–3 team in his first season as general manager.<ref>{{cite web|title=49ers' Baalke named Executive of the Year|url=http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/01/17/49ers-baalke-named-executive-of-the-year|author=Dan Arkush|date=Jan 17, 2012|publisher=Pro Football Weekly|access-date=January 24, 2012}}</ref> The next month, Baalke received a contract extension through 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.csnbayarea.com/football-san-francisco-niners/news/49ers-extend-Baalkes-deal?blockID=649012&feedID=2800|title=49ers extend Baalke's deal|date=February 10, 2012|publisher=CSN Bay Area|access-date=February 11, 2012}}</ref>
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From 1990-95, Baalke held the position of defensive line/strength and conditioning coach at South Dakota State. In that role, he helped promote players such as former Pro Bowl guard Adam Timmerman and current NFL kicker Adam Vinatieri to NFL scouts. Baalke then spent time as the athletic director at Shanley High School in Fargo, ND, before moving on to the Jets.<br>
After a 2014 season filled with reports that Baalke and then-49ers coach ] had been clashing, the 49ers parted ways with Harbaugh and promoted defensive line coach ] to the head coaching position. Tomsula led the 49ers to a 5–11 record in 2015 and was fired on January 3, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/one-year-after-pushing-out-jim-harbaugh--49ers-fire-jim-tomsula-032500963.html|title=One year after pushing out Jim Harbaugh, 49ers fire Jim Tomsula|work=yahoo.com|access-date=January 15, 2017}}</ref> On January 14, 2016, ] was hired as the head coach of the 49ers and led them to a 2–14 record, one of the worst conference records in their franchise history and their worst season since 2004. This led to Baalke and Kelly both being relieved of their duties on January 1, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/18389711/gm-trent-baalke-confirms-fired-san-francisco-49ers|title=49ers announce firings of coach Chip Kelly, GM Trent Baalke|date=January 1, 2017|work=espn.com|access-date=January 15, 2017}}</ref>
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Baalke began his coaching career as a graduate assistant defensive line coach at North Dakota State, in 1989. The team finished with a 14-0 record and a Division II National Championship.<br>
===NFL===
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In 2017, Baalke became a football operations consultant for the NFL. In this advisory role for NFL, he worked on game-related matters, player development, evaluation, and officiating video review.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/894346031990812677|title=In his advisory role for NFL, Trent Baalke will work on game-related matters, player development and evaluation, officiating video review.|first=Adam|last=Schefter|access-date=January 25, 2018}}</ref>
A double major at Bemidji State (MN), Baalke received his bachelor's degree in health and physical education. He went on to earn his master's degree in secondary education and sports administration while coaching at North Dakota State. Baalke played outside linebacker and was an All-Northern Sun Conference and All-Midwest Region honoree at Bemidji.<br>

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===Jacksonville Jaguars===
Trent and his wife, Beth, have two daughters, Katy and Cassie.
On February 4, 2020, Baalke was hired as director of player personnel of the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/jaguars-hire-trent-baalke-as-director-of-player-personnel|title=Jaguars Hire Trent Baalke as Director of Player Personnel|work=]|date=February 4, 2020|access-date=February 4, 2020}}</ref> On November 29, 2020, he was promoted to interim general manager following the firing of ],<ref>{{cite web |last1=Day |first1=Ryan |title=Jaguars officially eliminated from 2020 NFL playoffs |url=https://www.bigcatcountry.com/2020/11/29/21725495/jacksonville-jaguars-eliminated-from-2020-nfl-playoffs |website=Big Cat Country |access-date=29 November 2020 |language=en |date=29 November 2020}}</ref> and was retained for the role full-time after the season.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/official-baalke-named-general-manager |website=www.jaguars.com |language=en-US |access-date=2022-01-08 |date=January 21, 2021 |first=John |last=Oehser|title=Baalke named general manager}}</ref>


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American football executive (born 1964)

American football player
Trent Baalke
Jacksonville Jaguars
Position:General manager
Personal information
Born: (1964-02-14) February 14, 1964 (age 60)
Rosendale, Wisconsin, U.S.
Career information
College:Bemidji State
Career history
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As an executive:
Executive profile at Pro Football Reference
As an administrator:

Trent John Baalke (/ˈbɑːlki/ BAHL-kee; born February 14, 1964) is an American football executive who is the general manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL).

Early years

A Rosendale, Wisconsin native, Baalke earned his bachelor's degree in health and physical education at Bemidji State University, where he played outside linebacker and was an All-Northern Sun Conference and All-Midwest Region honoree.

Executive career

Early career

Baalke began his career in coaching in 1989 as a graduate assistant for North Dakota State. From 1990 – 1995, he was a defensive line and strength & conditioning coach for South Dakota State. Baalke then spent two years as the athletic director of Shanley High School in Fargo, North Dakota, before breaking into the NFL as a scout for the New York Jets in 1998, a role in which he spent three seasons.

In 2001, Baalke was hired by the Washington Redskins, spending four years with the team. From 2001 to 2003, he was a national scout, before being promoted to college scouting coordinator in 2004.

San Francisco 49ers

In 2005, Baalke was hired by the San Francisco 49ers as their western region scout and in 2008, was promoted to director of player personnel, a position largely responsible for overseeing the team's college scouting operations. Baalke was chosen to lead the 49ers in the 2010 NFL draft, in place of Scot McCloughan, and a month later was given the title of vice president of player personnel. Baalke's official promotion to general manager came shortly after the firing of Mike Singletary as head coach of the 49ers, in anticipation of needing an official general manager to lure Jim Harbaugh away from Stanford for the vacant coaching position.

In January 2012, Baalke was named PFWA Executive of the Year for the 2011 season, after being credited for transforming a 6–10 team into a 13–3 team in his first season as general manager. The next month, Baalke received a contract extension through 2016.

After a 2014 season filled with reports that Baalke and then-49ers coach Jim Harbaugh had been clashing, the 49ers parted ways with Harbaugh and promoted defensive line coach Jim Tomsula to the head coaching position. Tomsula led the 49ers to a 5–11 record in 2015 and was fired on January 3, 2016. On January 14, 2016, Chip Kelly was hired as the head coach of the 49ers and led them to a 2–14 record, one of the worst conference records in their franchise history and their worst season since 2004. This led to Baalke and Kelly both being relieved of their duties on January 1, 2017.

NFL

In 2017, Baalke became a football operations consultant for the NFL. In this advisory role for NFL, he worked on game-related matters, player development, evaluation, and officiating video review.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On February 4, 2020, Baalke was hired as director of player personnel of the Jacksonville Jaguars. On November 29, 2020, he was promoted to interim general manager following the firing of David Caldwell, and was retained for the role full-time after the season.

References

  1. "Trent Baalke".
  2. "Trent Baalke".
  3. Matt Barrows (March 26, 2010). "49ers Blog and Q&A: The Trent Baalke file". The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
  4. "Baalke receives promotion to 49ers' VP of player personnel". Associated Press. May 20, 2010. Archived from the original on July 3, 2010. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
  5. "49ers promote Trent Baalke to GM". ESPN. January 5, 2011. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
  6. Jason Kirk (January 4, 2011). "Jim Harbaugh OKs San Francisco 49ers General Manager Candidates, According To Report". SB Nation. Retrieved May 16, 2013.
  7. Dan Arkush (January 17, 2012). "49ers' Baalke named Executive of the Year". Pro Football Weekly. Retrieved January 24, 2012.
  8. "49ers extend Baalke's deal". CSN Bay Area. February 10, 2012. Retrieved February 11, 2012.
  9. "One year after pushing out Jim Harbaugh, 49ers fire Jim Tomsula". yahoo.com. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
  10. "49ers announce firings of coach Chip Kelly, GM Trent Baalke". espn.com. January 1, 2017. Retrieved January 15, 2017.
  11. Schefter, Adam. "In his advisory role for NFL, Trent Baalke will work on game-related matters, player development and evaluation, officiating video review". Retrieved January 25, 2018.
  12. "Jaguars Hire Trent Baalke as Director of Player Personnel". Jacksonville Jaguars. February 4, 2020. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
  13. Day, Ryan (November 29, 2020). "Jaguars officially eliminated from 2020 NFL playoffs". Big Cat Country. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
  14. Oehser, John (January 21, 2021). "Baalke named general manager". www.jaguars.com. Retrieved January 8, 2022.

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