The 49ers 2015 Coaching Search Thread(All Rumors and News Here) | Page 742

Phoenix49ers · 2015-01-03T09:08:39-08:00

Updating the previous thread with the main candidates that the 49ers have been looking at or are thus far planning to interview. Put all coaching rumors here, state your preferences for a head coach, talk about anything related to the 49ers coaching search and the possible future coaching staff. So far the 49ers have interviewed Dan Quinn, Vic Fangio, Mike Shanahan and Adam Gase On Deck are Josh McDaniels and Rex Ryan. They've also requested to interview Todd Bowles and Teryl Austin but no dates have been set since both their teams have Wild Card games this weekend. 49ers have not as of yet had an interview with Jim Tomsula, or if they've had one, it has not been made public. They have also reportedly shown interest in Kyle Shanahan but as of today have not scheduled nor requested an interview with him. Mike Shanahan Most recent job: Head coach, Washington Age-62 Pros: He has the most experience of any of the known 49ers candidates and has coached two of the game's best quarterbacks – Steve Young and John Elway. That's a big selling point for a franchise trying to turn Colin Kaepernick into an elite quarterback. He also has ties to the 49ers' glory years and their original West Coast offense, which would be trumpeted in an introductory press conference. Cons: Shanahan's last quarterback project ended with then-rookie Robert Griffin III taking a beating from which he has yet to recover. Shanahan went 24-41 in four seasons in Washington and lost his only playoff appearance. Vic Fangio Most recent job: Defensive coordinator, 49ers Age: 56 Pros: He showed a keen eye for placing players in the right spots when he began assembling the 49ers after the 2011 lockout. His units have finished in the top five ever since and his blunt and honest style has won the respect of his players. Fangio would add an element of calm to the franchise after such a dizzying 2014 campaign. Cons: That blunt style may not play well with a front office that felt undermined at times by Jim Harbaugh. Meanwhile, the 49ers' most important component is Kaepernick, and they may be prefer an offensive coach. Rex Ryan Most recent job: Former head coach, Jets Age: 52 Pros: He has a commanding personality and presence that could galvanize even a veteran team, which the 49ers are at this point. His Jets defenses typically have been stout in recent years. Cons: While the Jets' defenses have been top 10 in caliber, Fangio's have been top five. Hiring Ryan over Fangio could be a tough sell to the players. Furthermore, the 49ers need the most help on offense and with their quarterback, both of which were Ryan's downfalls in New York. Adam Gase Most recent job: Offensive coordinator, Broncos Age: 36 Pros: He's been part of one of the league's top offenses in recent seasons and has worked closely with perhaps the best quarterback in the game. Gase is said to have a strong personality and he's been an excellent match with Peyton Manning, something that must entice the 49ers as they look for someone to work with Kaepernick. Cons: Gase is a year older than Justin Smith and might have trouble with a veteran roster that was given the run of the place under Harbaugh. Furthermore, it's hard to distinguish who was most responsible for Denver's offensive success – Gase or Manning. Josh McDaniels Most recent job: Offensive coordinator, Patriots Age: 38 Pros: He's also young, but the Patriots' offensive coordinator is more experienced than Gase, having been the Broncos' head coach in 2009 and 2010. Like Gase, McDaniels is known for offense and for working with quarterbacks. Cons: McDaniels' stint in Denver ended just 12 games into his second season and it was clear he did not have the respect of the locker room. His record with quarterbacks also was not good in Denver – Jay Cutler didn't trust him and he was traded to Chicago. The Broncos selected Tim Tebow – now out of the league – in the first round of the 2010 draft. http://www.sacbee.com/sports/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/article5352360.html

Jan 14, 2015 at 12:07 PM

#11116

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Originally posted by Young2Rice:
Originally posted by luis1985:
From having Harbaugh. One of the best coaches in the NFL. To all this pure BS

Gase couldn't sniff harbaugh's jock with a 20 foot pole.

And it's either him or Tomsula. I don't know whether to laugh or cry.

Jan 14, 2015 at 12:07 PM

#11117

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Jan 14, 2015 at 12:08 PM

#11118

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Jan 14, 2015 at 12:09 PM

#11119

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Ed Werder ‏@Edwerderespn

#Cowboys OC Bill Callahan will pursue other possibilities so unlikely to re-sign with Dallas during exclusivity period.

Jan 14, 2015 at 12:09 PM

#11120

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Originally posted by dj43:

Originally posted by luis1985:
From having Harbaugh. One of the best coaches in the NFL. To all this pure BS

Harbaugh was, at best, about the #8 or #9 coach in the NFL. He was good, but a long way from great. He was a public relations nightmare in addition to being stuck in a college time machine vintage 1975.

Harbaugh was very good but not one of the best. If he was one of the best coaches in the NFL our passing game wouldn't have been in neutral before going in reverse this past season. If he was one of the best, they would get the damn play in on time. If he was one of the best he wouldn't be burning timeouts like weed at a reggae concert.

Jan 14, 2015 at 12:09 PM

#11121

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All of you bringing up the way Gase looks or his age as indicators that he won't get respect in our locker room...

The guy just coached a HoF QB who is older then him... and loved him as a coach.
We also have a locker room with players like Willis, Bowman, and Boldin who aren't a bunch of immature punks. They'll get on board if the guy help them win. Bottom line.

Jan 14, 2015 at 12:10 PM

#11122

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Originally posted by blunt_probe:
Originally posted by Young2Rice:
Originally posted by luis1985:
From having Harbaugh. One of the best coaches in the NFL. To all this pure BS

Gase couldn't sniff harbaugh's jock with a 20 foot pole.

And it's either him or Tomsula. I don't know whether to laugh or cry.

I'll cry if its gase if fangio leaves.

I'll laugh if its Tomsula and Fangio stayz. The thought of tomsul head coaching is pure comedy.

[ Edited by Young2Rice on Jan 14, 2015 at 12:10 PM ]

Jan 14, 2015 at 12:10 PM

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Again. One of the best. I didn't say he was Bill Walsh or anything. Harbaugh was still young and could have learned even more. He just had four years in the NFL. He had the highest winning percentage of any coach right now. You guys know why the Steelers are the best NFL team that has more Superbowls than us? Because they don't fire their head coach randomly and are patient with them. We are stuck playing musical chairs with candidates that don't come close to Harbaugh.

Jan 14, 2015 at 12:10 PM

#11124

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Originally posted by Young2Rice:

Originally posted by luis1985:
From having Harbaugh. One of the best coaches in the NFL. To all this pure BS

Gase couldn't sniff harbaugh's jock with a 20 foot pole.

Of course he can't. A pole has no olfactory sensors.

Jan 14, 2015 at 12:12 PM

#11125

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Originally posted by daragon:
All of you bringing up the way Gase looks or his age as indicators that he won't get respect in our locker room...

The guy just coached a HoF QB who is older then him... and loved him as a coach.
We also have a locker room with players like Willis, Bowman, and Boldin who aren't a bunch of immature punks. They'll get on board if the guy help them win. Bottom line.

Jan 14, 2015 at 12:12 PM

#11126

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Originally posted by thl408:

I hear the Sacramento airport is hiring marshalls.

Jan 14, 2015 at 12:12 PM

#11127

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Hey Tomsula....we have spent lots of time, energy, and money interviewing former HCs and some of the more popular current coordinators in the NFL for the HC of the 49ers. We are not going to interview or spend that much time or energy with you, and yes we know you are currently just a position coach. But we think you are a viable candidate because Matt Maiocco says so.

Jan 14, 2015 at 12:12 PM

#11128

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Originally posted by daragon:
All of you bringing up the way Gase looks or his age as indicators that he won't get respect in our locker room...

The guy just coached a HoF QB who is older then him... and loved him as a coach.
We also have a locker room with players like Willis, Bowman, and Boldin who aren't a bunch of immature punks. They'll get on board if the guy help them win. Bottom line.

Totally agree! That phrase "old, veteran team." One, that's a fallacy but two, those older veterans who are still here are professionals. They know where the real issues are. Hell, they've been telling us for years (i.e. HaRoman). If Baalke brings in a guy who can IMPROVE that area, how stoked would these veterans be?

Jan 14, 2015 at 12:13 PM

#11129

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Originally posted by darkknight49:
Originally posted by Young2Rice:
Originally posted by luis1985:
From having Harbaugh. One of the best coaches in the NFL. To all this pure BS

Gase couldn't sniff harbaugh's jock with a 20 foot pole.

Of course he can't. A pole has no olfactory sensors.

If the pole is hollow.

Jan 14, 2015 at 12:13 PM

#11130

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Originally posted by pete98146:
Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
At least we know Kaepernick won't be doing 7 step dropbacks on 3rd and long with the opposing defense sending the house and no pressure beaters to speak of.

Finally! Kap will need to learn to throw from his ear eventually. Gase likes to get the ball out fast. Glad Hyde has good hands. He could be a beast in Gase's offense.

I wanted 2 things from our new coach....

Adaptability and this!