49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan Thread

Originally posted by 9ers4eva:

Originally posted by Giedi:

If Kyle can get that edge rusher we need, he's bound to have a lot of success, the way Harbaugh had success when Aldon was on the team.

Also had a HOF ILB along with a burgeoning All Pro at other spot. Brock Coyle and Malcolm Smith aren't those guys.

Personally I don't know I'd you need the all pros at the ILB spot in today's pass happy game. I'd relocate those to Corner and maybe safety. But I agree - you need good inside backers that at least can cover the pass and decent against the run.

Originally posted by DonnieDarko:

Originally posted by Giedi:

If Kyle can get that edge rusher we need, he's bound to have a lot of success, the way Harbaugh had success when Aldon was on the team.

Is Charles Haley or Chris Doleman available?

I remember the first time I saw Haley play. Cat quick and was easily a liability against the run. Kinda reminds me a bit of Landry. As long as you have good pressure up the middle, I think a second tier edge rusher can still work in Saleh's system. Neither Dean or Haley were first round picks.

Excited to see what Shanahan can do with this offense over a full offseason of new weapons at his disposal!

Originally posted by tohara3:

Excited to see what Shanahan can do with this offense over a full offseason of new weapons at his disposal!

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by tohara3:
Excited to see what Shanahan can do with this offense over a full offseason of new weapons at his disposal!

so far he has one new weapon

Originally posted by DonnieDarko:

Originally posted by Giedi:

If Kyle can get that edge rusher we need, he's bound to have a lot of success, the way Harbaugh had success when Aldon was on the team.

Is Charles Haley or Chris Doleman available?

I'd take Tim Harris or Duane Board at this point. Lol. Anyone know if Breaux took a physical with NE or DEN during his visits there? Seemed like Denver was going to sign him pending a physical but then he left without a deal and there was no speculation as to why. I was wondering if the Pats and Broncos didn't like what they saw medically. Our medical team seems to see things differently with guys compared to other teams. Could be a nice 1 year pick up if he can stay healthy.

Originally posted by cciowa:

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by tohara3:

Excited to see what Shanahan can do with this offense over a full offseason of new weapons at his disposal!

so far he has one new weapon

Don't forget about the draft

Originally posted by Giedi:

Originally posted by 9ers4eva:

Originally posted by Giedi:
If Kyle can get that edge rusher we need, he's bound to have a lot of success, the way Harbaugh had success when Aldon was on the team.

Also had a HOF ILB along with a burgeoning All Pro at other spot. Brock Coyle and Malcolm Smith aren't those guys.

Personally I don't know I'd you need the all pros at the ILB spot in today's pass happy game. I'd relocate those to Corner and maybe safety. But I agree - you need good inside backers that at least can cover the pass and decent against the run.

One of the reasons I like LB R Smith is his speed and ability to play all over the field. He is perfect for the modern game and doesn't have to come off the field on obvious passing downs...sort of a better version of Tartt. Foster and Smith together would be a formidable LBing duo. The real need is edge rush and/or a guy like Justin Smith who makes great plays when they are most needed. Coyle and M Smith may be good, solid LBs but they do not remind me of Willis or Bowman, let alone Aldon. Imagine if Aldon was a stable person! He'd still be a niner and making more than JG!

Originally posted by Giedi:

Personally I don't know I'd you need the all pros at the ILB spot in today's pass happy game. I'd relocate those to Corner and maybe safety. But I agree - you need good inside backers that at least can cover the pass and decent against the run.

With all the throws to backs and tight ends you absolutely do need top level backers. A dominant fron 7 is the most important thing to have on D.

Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:

Originally posted by cciowa:

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by tohara3:
Excited to see what Shanahan can do with this offense over a full offseason of new weapons at his disposal!

so far he has one new weapon

Don't forget about the draft

gotcha. thats why i said. so far . hope we can add a nice rookie running back and wide out. could use another tight end but not as much of a need as other areas

How alike is Kyle's approach to his father's? This is a serious question for those who have followed Kyle more closely than I have. What positions does he fill with lower draft picks, for instance.

Mike Shanahan found RBs in mid rounds who became very successful. Will Kyle use that same strategy? That sort of thing.

Originally posted by Giedi:
Great point! Jimmy GQ is competitive as hell. I can see him definitely doing extra to prove he was the right choice vs Captain Kirk.

There's absolutely nothing to prove.

If JG weren't available for trade last year or this year, I'd say go for Cousins.

But the knocks against Cousins are sorta similar to the knocks that Tony Romo used to get and Alex Smith could get too -- can't win the big game.

Redskins fans themselves will tell you that no way Cousins goes 5-0 on the Niners last year the way JG did.

JG has IMO shown more than Cousins in certain aspects. The actual production part I'm not worried about.....I think this year will come together nicely for JG.

Originally posted by dtg_9er:

How alike is Kyle's approach to his father's? This is a serious question for those who have followed Kyle more closely than I have. What positions does he fill with lower draft picks, for instance.

Mike Shanahan found RBs in mid rounds who became very successful. Will Kyle use that same strategy? That sort of thing.

Honestly we still do not know. How much were his opinions with regards to the draft valued or accounted for by HC's and GM's is an unknown.

Originally posted by cciowa:

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by tohara3:

Excited to see what Shanahan can do with this offense over a full offseason of new weapons at his disposal!

so far he has one new weapon

2 with Garçon and 3 if Williams pans out

Originally posted by evil:

Originally posted by dtg_9er:
How alike is Kyle's approach to his father's? This is a serious question for those who have followed Kyle more closely than I have. What positions does he fill with lower draft picks, for instance.

Mike Shanahan found RBs in mid rounds who became very successful. Will Kyle use that same strategy? That sort of thing.

Honestly we still do not know. How much were his opinions with regards to the draft valued or accounted for by HC's and GM's is an unknown.

Hope he has the success his father did!