Originally posted by JiksJuicy:Originally posted by OnTheClock:Folks.. to even think for a second that this is anything like Singletary either means you don't know or remember anything about Singletary, or you clearly don't know Jim Tomsula. Or both. Let's break it down:
Mike Singletary
* He had a grand total of 4 years under his belt coaching. At any level. 4 Years. All as a LB coach.
* Had never been ANY sort of HC or Coordinator at ANY other level EVER before becoming the 49ers HC.
* He had no legitimate resume or reputation for player development
Jim Tomsula
* Coaching experience dates back all the way 1989. Began his career as a strengthening and conditioning coach then at Division II Catawba College 1989-1992. Left Catawba to become an assistant coach at Charleston Southern where he gained experience coaching on the offensive side of the ball from 1992-1995. Rejoined Catawba and coached DL from 1997-1999. Coached in NFL Europe for the Scottish Claymores from 1999-2003, Berlin Thunder 04-05, and Rhein Fire in 2006. Then joined the 49ers where he's been the DL coach for the last 8 years. Overall, Tomsula has over 25 years of coaching experience.
* Served as defensive coordinator for the Berlin Thunder for two years where the team finished with the top record in the league both years, 9-1 and 7-3, respectively, and back to back World Bowl appearances. The team's first year under his direction, they had the #1 defense in the league and won the World Bowl Trophy. Three of his defensive players made the All-League team, with one of them, Rich Scanlon being the NFL Europe defensive MVP. Scanlon was an undrafted player who went on to play for the Chiefs, Titans, and Giants from 2004-2008. After Tomsula left Berlin and became the HC for the Rhein Fire, his former team finished last in the league the next year.
* Served as HC for the Rhein Fire, doubling their previous win total from the previous year and earning a winning record of 6-4, they finished 3rd in the standings with the #2 offense and defense and just missed making the World Bowl. The team consisted of several future NFL contributors including current Bills RB Fred Jackson, OT Harvey Dahl, former 49ers OG Tony Wragge, CB Antwain Spann, DL Walter Curry, OL Rob Hunt, and OL Mike Kracalik.
* In his single appearance as an interim head coach, the 49ers (who were 5-10 at the time), crushed Arizona 38-7 in the finale.
* He has been with the organization for 8 years and been so good that he's been retained through several coaching changes.
* He's widely respected around the league for his mentorship ability, coaching intelligence, and player development -- not just simply player motivation. He's helped mold many late round or undrafted pass rushers and DL into contributors or starters.
Singletary and Tomsula are NOTHING alike.
Thank you OTC. Best post I've read since the hiring.
Just trying to bring some perspective and show how nonsensical that preposterous statement is that some have thrown around. To further add to that list, Singletary was widely known as NOT an Xs and Os kind of guy. Tomsula is the polar opposite. The players specifically state the guy's knowledge of X's and O's is flat out outstanding.
Really think about this. You've seen just little blips of clips with Tomsula. You've heard the player praise, the coaches' praises of him. To me, I see a guy who understands both sides of the field incredibly well. When he's talking to the defense, he's not just telling them to do something -- whether it's a move or whatever -- he's identified the offensive scheme they're facing, he's identified the weakness of the individual opponents each of his guys are in one on one battles with, and he's concisely telling them WHY they need go at the opposition in a certain way in order to be successful.
Breaking down Tomsula in that way, leads me to believe he is very strong football mind that understands the concepts across the board to a level where he can quickly know how to adjust to help his players succeed, but also has the interpersonal and relationship skills to relay the information to his players in a way where they truly take it in, understand it, and adsorb it.
Think about all the times we've been SCREAMING for a screen play or a hot route to counter a team that utilizes blitzes against us. Or vice versa, sending a blitz against teams that do not handle the blitz well at all. I get the impression that Tomsula knows how to at least better implement certain schemes and concepts to counteract what the opponent is doing.
[ Edited by OnTheClock on Jan 17, 2015 at 7:36 AM ]
