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[.zero]

I didn't realize that he was named DC earlier this morning.

I'm satisfied overall. He knows how to build and get the best out of a defensive unit so it's a win-win

 

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[Völler]

I didn't realize that he was named DC earlier this morning.

I thought it was just some kind of Dru joke I didn't get.

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I'm satisfied overall. He knows how to build and get the best out of a defensive unit so it's a win-win

Since Coughlin doesn't have too many years to go, it's probably the best to get someone that already knows the team. A safe, but solid choice.

 

[.zero]

I thought it was just some kind of Dru joke I didn't get.

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Since Coughlin doesn't have too many years to go, it's probably the best to get someone that already knows the team. A safe, but solid choice.

Agreed, he was in line to take over for Coughlin in 2008 but he didn't stick around but I guess he's back and got his previous place in line right back

 

[Salvo]

Let's not forget that there is a lot of talent on that defense. He didn't make Filet Mignon out of Ground sirloin.

Granted, he did very well this year considering the injuries and suspensions, but let's keep in mind that Willis, Bowman, and Aldon Smith will all be back next year, hopefully for a full season.

We will see what happens. I am far more concerned as to who the offensive coordinator is going to be, and if the Niners have the balls to draft a WR with that first round pick.


I still don't like this coaching hire though. It's never a good sign when your players really like you. You're their coach, not their friend

A lot of people are saying we are doomed. But I dont believe it. Too much talent on this roster. I don't mind Tomsula, he will be a motivator. He seems switched on as well. Hopefully the players really want to fight for him and he can get another season out of Justin Smith. In saying all that I agree with you, we need to surround him with and OC and DC that are top notch. Preferably experienced as well. They are saying Shanahan might come back and I wouldn't mind that. It is clear we are running the rock. As for DC I'm hearing Tarver. It seems a certainty Tarver will come in some capacity.

I think we also got the skins o line coach.

 

[Salvo]

As for the draft. We need to nail it. A WR needs to be a priority, then just pick best available between a CB and a DE. jaelen strong I like.

 

[Salvo]

Rob chudzinski's name being thrown around as well.

 

[.zero]

The niners have far too much talent to fall apart

They just need to keep the wheels turning and get CK7 back on track

 

[Salvo]

Well, it does seem we are just bringing back coaches from the dark era. O line coach was with us under singletary I think.

 

[Salvo]

The niners have far too much talent to fall apart

They just need to keep the wheels turning and get CK7 back on track

 

[Enron]

Unless CK7 was punching above his weight all along. Then they're fucked!















I keed.

 

[Salvo]

I am happy that we will run it more. I have no idea why we thought moving away from that was a good choice.

I expect Hyde to have a big year. Especially if we get Shanahan.

 

[acmilan]

agreed, also who the heck would we get, been a bears fan for a while and Cutler is the best i have seen us have

daaamn. I am starting to get the feeling I don't appreciate Tommy nowhere near enough

 

[Salvo]

Niners also are switching to a 4-3

 

[acmilan]

It's a bad contract though. There would be so much dead money against the cap if they cut him.

the way Cutler's contract is worded/structured, it's actually not as bad as it may seem. If they cut him now (before March 1st, iirc), chances are he gets picked up by a QB-desperate team - plenty of those out there - on what is still likely to be a pretty rich contract. Granted, it won't be near the 15 mil or so the bears gave him but it should still be a solid deal. That way, the bears will be on the hook for the difference and only for 2015 (eg say he signs with the Titans for 8 mil per, then the bears will get hit by 15-8=7mil for 2015). If he is on the roster on March 1st, iirc, then his 2016 salary of 16 mil or so becomes guaranteed too, meaning the Bears will be stuck with him for 2 seasons.

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Niners also are switching to a 4-3

imo, right now that would make more sense given the personnel they have.

 

[Salvo]

Lynch and Aldon as DE's

 

[acmilan]

A lot of people are saying we are doomed. But I dont believe it. Too much talent on this roster. I don't mind Tomsula, he will be a motivator. He seems switched on as well. Hopefully the players really want to fight for him and he can get another season out of Justin Smith. In saying all that I agree with you, we need to surround him with and OC and DC that are top notch. Preferably experienced as well. They are saying Shanahan might come back and I wouldn't mind that. It is clear we are running the rock. As for DC I'm hearing Tarver. It seems a certainty Tarver will come in some capacity.

I think we also got the skins o line coach.

quite the homer you are, aren't ya?

Talent without direction means jack all, mate. 9ers had plenty of it right before khaki pants took over and you saw what happened (well, you'd have, if you were a 9ers fan back then ).

TBH, Tomsula is a better hire than I thought you Yorkies would pull off. Sure, he is the "yes"-man they were looking for but the guy seems to have talent and charisma to succeed even if there is a real chance he may fall victim to unrealistic expectations by the very people, who appointed him in the first place.
He's facing a very tricky task in having to rebuilt virtually the entire coaching staff for the 9ers. This is hard enough for experienced coaches to maintain year after year, forget about a first timer, facing so much scrutiny. Putting together the right people is way more difficult than it may seem and that would be have a lot more weight than the amount of talent already on the roster. What I am saying is that "this is a reload, not a rebuilt" rhetoric may very soon have to be flipped around and am pretty sure Jed York would rather wash his hands with Tomsula than give the fans a "sorry, my bad" speech down the line.

That doesn't mean the 9ers are doomed for sure but there are many, many decisions that lay before them that they need to get right and that goes for both the new coach and the management. There is a very fine line between a winning franchise and a mediocre one and it generally has little to do with the amount of talent currently on the roster. Talent comes and goes, same goes for cap space and such. The one constant that remains, however, is the (in)competent management at the top - that's who draws that line.

 

[Salvo]

I know what you are saying, but as I said a lot hinges on who we bring in as DC and OC, if they are good I think we will be fine.

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http://www.knbr.com/common/page.php?pt=Stubblefield%3A+Harbaugh+%27pissed+a+lot+of+front+office+people+off%27&id=12621&is_corp=0

Interesting insight.

 

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[acmilan]

The capacity of University of Phoenix Stadium being 70k, give or take, might also have something to do with that ... I think.

One can always count on FOX to deliver the goods ... at least they weren't both surgically-repaired blondes
#progress #diversity

 

[blondu]

countdown 'till gb vs sea game?