Changes coach Sing will make?

Originally posted by TheG0RE49er:

Originally posted by boomer49er:
The thing we need to do this year is not have a QB competition. Alex is the guy, and taking snaps away from him and giving them to a guy who thinks you can go to 10 pro bowls in 7 years and who has played more downs at DB than QB in practice this year is dumb.

Let Alex and the receivers develop into a group and we'll have a guy tossing 30 TDs next year.

I understand the continuity part, it makes a lot of sense. But, at the same time, let's not be ignorant about it. It's not like Alex lit the world on fire this season, and proved that he is a quality NFL QB, he still has a lot to overcome. But to not give another player a chance, for the sake of continuity, is the s**t that Nolan did, the exact same thing.

I totally agree with u.
and 30 td's for Alex...
its like saying brandon jones will brake the record on PR tds

First coach out......Al Everest, ST coach. He had a very good ST group till this year where he totally botched the return game. Time for some new blood....

Originally posted by Ronnie49Lott:
IMO if Jed really wants to change the perception of the Niners thoughout the league, he gets rid of Scot, who has been holding this team more than anyone since Nolan left, and replace him with a true GM like Ron Wolf.

Besides Wolf, who currently isnt even in the NFL, what other options at GM have the quality of "true GM' capabilities?

Besides, a change in GM usually brings a change in the coaching staff and personal makeup of the team.

Like it or not, Singletary and McCloughan are closer to being on the same page now. They aren't going anywhere in 2010.

now it's time to fire Foerster

Originally posted by teeohh:
now it's time to fire Foerster

KICK HIS ASS OUT THE DOOR!

Originally posted by GEEK:

Originally posted by Ronnie49Lott:
IMO if Jed really wants to change the perception of the Niners thoughout the league, he gets rid of Scot, who has been holding this team more than anyone since Nolan left, and replace him with a true GM like Ron Wolf.

Besides Wolf, who currently isnt even in the NFL, what other options at GM have the quality of "true GM' capabilities?

Besides, a change in GM usually brings a change in the coaching staff and personal makeup of the team.

Like it or not, Singletary and McCloughan are closer to being on the same page now. They aren't going anywhere in 2010.

Here's a list from about a year ago some have been hired -
Group 1 (Rich McKay model)
This group of candidates has done everything required of a GM; there is no learning curve. Show them where their office is and they are up and running.

Charlie Casserly: Former GM of the Washington Redskins and Houston Texans, Casserly is now working on CBS' "NFL Today" show.
James Harris: Just resigned front office executive of the New York Jets, Baltimore Ravens and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Ron Hill: Former front-office executive for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Atlanta Falcons, Hill is presently assistant director of football operations for the NFL.

Mike Lombardi: Former front office executive for the Cleveland Browns and Oakland Raiders, in addition to club experience with the San Francisco 49ers, Denver Broncos and Philadelphia Eagles.

Carl Peterson: Just resigned as president of the Kansas City Chiefs after 20 years. He is well respected in NFL circles and may want to continue his career with another team.


Floyd Reese: Former general manager of the Tennessee Titans for 13 years, Reese is now working in television.

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Group 2 (Bill Parcells model)
If Parcells can leave coaching and still turn around the Miami Dolphins from the front office, then so can a number of former head coaches who have the experience to run a franchise. These three candidates could find the right coach to run the team in the same image and likeness they had when they coached, and all three have a solid working knowledge of personnel.

Dan Reeves: Former head coach of the Denver Broncos, New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons.

Marty Schottenheimer: Former head coach of the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins and San Diego Chargers.

Dick Vermeil: Former head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis Rams and Kansas City Chiefs.

Group 3 (Jerry Angelo model)

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Expect to hear New England VP of player personnel Scott Pioli's name mentioned a lot in the offseason.

This may be the strongest group, and it also would take some compensation to get these guys out of their present positions. If they don't have total control of the draft and the hiring and firing of the head coach, it's possible to get them. Any one of these five would be excellent to fix a franchise in need of leadership. New England's Scott Pioli is the hottest name in the league right now, and Pittsburgh's Kevin Colbert would be a steal if you could get him out of Pittsburgh.

Kevin Colbert: Director of football operations for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Tom Heckert: General manager of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Bill Kuharich: Vice president of player personnel for the Kansas City Chiefs.


Randy Mueller: Senior executive for the San Diego Chargers.


Scott Pioli: Vice president of player personnel for the New England Patriots.

Group 4 (Thomas Dimitroff model)
The people in this group are all from successful organizations and could impress an owner in an interview. They have been trained by high-profile executives and should carry the ability to bring the philosophy of a winning program to a new club. No one really knew Patriots personnel man Tom Dimitroff before his video interview with the Falcons last year, and now Atlanta has clinched a playoff spot, thanks largely to Dimitroff's first draft pick, Matt Ryan. Roll the dice and that could happen again this year with someone from this group.

Mark Dominik: Director of pro personnel for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

John Dorsey: Director of college scouting for the Green Bay Packers.

Brian Gaine: Assistant director of player personnel for the Miami Dolphins.

Ron Hughes: College scouting coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Scott Studwell: Director of college scouting for the Minnesota Vikings.

Doug Whaley: Pro personnel coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

By no means is this a list of the only 20 people capable of running an organization, but it's a good start when it comes to finding the right guy to run a club.

The only change we need is a real QB because the line is'nt the sole reason for the mediocore offense.I'm getting tired of seeing Big Ben scrambling around the field,extending the play and firing a rocket to a receiver.I'm tired of seeing Matt Ryan doing the same thing then turn on Alex Smith and it's three and out,three and out with underthrown and overthrown pigskin everywhere.We've got the weapons just no one to utilize them and take us to the promise land.

FIRE JIMMY RAYE..

I read something today where he said Jimmy is the guy "right now"



sounds like he is leaving himself an out.

Originally posted by TheG0RE49er:
I hope he gives Staley a look at RT, and Chilo a look at LG; allows Nate to compete with Alex; gives Goldson a look at SS instead, if we draft Berry; looks for a new FB, and changes our KR/PR.

Agree

Originally posted by SnakePlissken:

Originally posted by teeohh:
now it's time to fire Foerster

KICK HIS ASS OUT THE DOOR!

As Head Coach, Singletary can only do so much. McCloughan also has to hold up his end of things. Here is a reasonable "To Do" list for each during this off-season.

Singletary:

Upgrade OL position coach (fire Foerster.
Instruct new OL position coach to give Singletary a recommendation on each 0-lineman, including where they can be most effective (as Tomsula did with the D-line).
Instruct new OL position coach to teach the "Philly Technique" of pass protection, so that the Niner QB's passes are not knocked down at the line.
Instruct the new OL position coach to collaborate with Raye on the most appropriate blocking scheme, consistent with the existing talent (incl FA and draft talent).
Instruct Raye/Johnson to develop Smith's fundamentals under center (not in the shotgun).
Instruct Johnson to develop QB Davis so that he is "ready" to contribute at some level in 2010, possibly be ready to compete to start in 2011.
Instruct Sullivan to develop Crabtree and the other young WR, so that the Niner QB can have more trust that they will be where they need to be on each play.
Get Tom Rathman more involved in preparing game plans, especially running plays.
Sign a new ST coach (Bobby April?), who can recognize ST talent and orchestrate better return blocking schemes to improve field position.
Find out if certain mystery players like Kentwan Balmer, Cody Wallace and Reggie Smith can really play, or not.
Keep Manusky and the defensive coaching staff intact.

McCloughan:

Find the positional player talent upgrades that Singletary says that he needs.
Upgrade team speed.
Upgrade OT talent.
Upgrade OG talent.
Acquire better QB insurance behind Smith.
Investigate (quietly) potential QB trade situations (McNabb?)
Upgrade SS talent (especially speed at this position)
Acquire more TE reserve talent, for the 2-TE formation that Raye likes.
Acquire a young, tough ILB to replace Ulbrich on the roster.
Upgrade FB talent.
Acquire an outside threat, as depth, for the RB position.
Extend Willis and V. Davis.
Don't trade any future (2011 and beyind) draft picks.

That should be enough to keep them both busy.

[ Edited by jimbagg on Jan 6, 2010 at 16:50:26 ]

Originally posted by jimbagg:
As Head Coach, Singletary can only do so much. McClkoughan also has to hold up his end of things. Here is a reasonable "To Do" list for each during this off-season.

Singletary:

Upgrade OL position coach (fire Foerster.
Instruct new OL position coach to give Singletary a recommendation on each 0-lineman, including where they can be most effective (as Tomsula did with the D-line).
Instruct new OL position coach to teach the "Philly Technique" of pass protection, so that the Niner QB's passes are not knocked down at the line.
Instruct the new OL position coach to collaborate with Raye on the most appropriate blocking scheme, consistent with the existing talent (incl FA and draft talent).
Instruct Raye/Johnson to develop Smith's fundamentals under center (not in the shotgun).
Instruct Johnson to develop QB Davis so that he is "ready" to contribute at some level in 2010, possibly be ready to compete to start in 2011.
Instruct Sullivan to develop Crabtree and the other young WR, so that the Niner QB can have more trust that they will be where they need to be on each play.
Get Tom Rathman more involved in preparing game plans, especially running plays.
Sign a new ST coach (Bobby April?), who can recognize ST talent and orchestrate better return blocking schemes to improve field position.
Find out if certain mystery players like Kentwan Balmer, Cody Wallace and Reggie Smith can really play, or not.
Keep Manusky and the defensive coaching staff intact.

McCloughan:

Find the positional player talent upgrades that Singletary says that he needs.
Upgrade team speed.
Upgrade OT talent.
Upgrade OG talent.
Acquire better QB insurance behind Smith.
Investigate (quietly) potential QB trade situations (McNabb?)
Upgrade SS talent (especially speed at this position)
Acquire more TE reserve talent, for the 2-TE formation that Raye likes.
Acquire a young, tough ILB to replace Ulbrich on the roster.
Acquire an outside threat, as depth, for the RB position.
Extend Willis and V. Davis.
Don't trade any future (2011 and beyind) draft picks.

That should be enough to keep them both busy.

I can't agree with the bolded. It seems Alex Smith has hit a definite wall under center. You can't get blood from a rock. And I like Hill and Davis as backups. If we are not going to attempt to draft a new QB1, I don't see why any QB changes are needed

All else I agree with though

[ Edited by danimal on Jan 6, 2010 at 16:50:51 ]

A consistent offense (which Singletary wants) and a balanced offense (which Singletart also wants) and a run-when-we-want-to-run offense (which Singletary also wants) demands that the offense incorporate deception in its play-calling.

I am of the opinion that deception is very limited in the shotgun, whereas a 2-back pro set is the best alternative to keeping the defense guessing. Smith has to adjust, or else the club will never achieve its maximum offensive potential.

Originally posted by jimbagg:
A consistent offense (which Singletary wants) and a balanced offense (which Singletart also wants) and a run-when-we-want-to-run offense (which Singletary also wants) demands that the offense incorporate deception in its play-calling.

I am of the opinion that deception is very limited in the shotgun, whereas a 2-back pro set is the best alternative to keeping the defense guessing. Smith has to adjust, or else the club will never achieve its maximum offensive potential.

Most of all. I would like Sing to slowly reverse his position on his smashmouth dreams. This is the 21st century. Running a smash mouth is not really relevant in building a championship team. As a football fan I agree with Sing wholeheartedly, but in todays NFL 300 yd per game passing attacks is what wins championships.

Now, if later on we become a winning club who sometimes has a hard time eating up clock at the end and protecting a lead. THEN, we can revisit the Run at Will theme. But from where we are right now, it seems kind of pointless.

It makes Sing seem a little out of touch to todays game....stuck in the 80's a little

Originally posted by titan:
Now that the season is over in your views what changes do you think are going to happen? What will our team look like in 2010? In my opinion the biggest difference next year will be our O-Line, it's the way he kept forcing the run first half to evaluate the Oline. I don't think they passed today.

Stolen from: The Greatest Niner Thread Ever .


Championship...nuff said.

[ Edited by 49erFanInTX83 on Jan 6, 2010 at 17:53:41 ]