DC Candidates with Saleh Gone | Page 16

OnTheClock · 2026-01-20T04:36:37-08:00

There were too many openings, he was as good as gone. At least he went to the AFC. Obvious choice to me for continuity is Jim Schwartz. Raheem Morris if they tweak the system, he'll never get another HC job. Flores is a maybe. He's good but just another guy who could leave quickly. Gus Bradley should only be a last resort and hopefully that's why they brought him in, thinking we'd at least have someone if we made a deeper run and everyone else was gone. I think he johns Saleh if he's not selected.

Jan 21, 2026 at 10:40 AM

#226

9moon
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Originally posted by Superbowl:
Whatever defense the Seahawks use is what I want. Our current defense isn't working and is out of date.

it's not working because Shanny continues to hire his type of coaches... SOFT... this is why injuries is always part of his regime..

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Jan 21, 2026 at 10:44 AM

#227

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Originally posted by Hopper:
I hope they interview some guys on Seattle's staff. If nothing else to pick their brain on Macdonald's scheme.

What an interesting, demonic idea. But isn't MacDonald the brain trust behind the D?

[ Edited by brodiebluebanaszak on Jan 21, 2026 at 10:44 AM ]

Jan 21, 2026 at 11:08 AM

#228

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Originally posted by DrEll:

Originally posted by BP13:

Originally posted by NYniner85:

????????????????????????: #49ers could be one to watch.

Raheem Morris is waiting out HC opportunities. If he doesn't land a head job, he's expected to draw multiple DC interviews, per @JFowlerESPN

Morris has strong ties to Kyle Shanahan in SF, plus Matt LaFleur (GB) and Dan Quinn (WSH).… pic.twitter.com/OBHHD3lHqs
— 49ers & NFL News 24/7 (@49ersSportsTalk) January 21, 2026

this would be cool, is there any chance he would keep our 4-3 going or would he do more hybrid 3-4 of what he had in Atlanta?

If he's "forced" to run the system we want and not the system he's comfortable with then it's Steve Wilks all over again. If we're willing to commit to a 3-4 (which we don't have the LBs to run) then let's go. If not then chase someone like Jim Schwartz.

Raheem has experience in both the 4-3 (Tampa and Atlanta) , and the 3-4 (Washington and the Rams). Raheem also experience working under a couple of guys who ran earlier versions of this system in Monte Kiffin (along with Gus Bradley) and Dan Quinn. The Shanahan/Morris connection dates back to the 04/05 Tampa Teams, and they also coached together in Washington, and Atlanta. There is a lot of connective tissue there.

Jan 21, 2026 at 11:09 AM

#229

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Originally posted by 9moon:

Originally posted by Superbowl:
Whatever defense the Seahawks use is what I want. Our current defense isn't working and is out of date.

it's not working because Shanny continues to hire his type of coaches... SOFT... this is why injuries is always part of his regime..

Omg shut it

Jan 21, 2026 at 11:32 AM

#230

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Richard Sherman says that he's heard that the #49ers are interested in Jim Schwartz and Raheem Morris

Hopefully the Browns don't pair Udinski/Schwartz and the 49ers have an opportunity to hire him as DC. pic.twitter.com/yoUqVhRQ9O
— Akash Anavarathan (@akashanav) January 21, 2026

Jan 21, 2026 at 11:48 AM

#231

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Originally posted by Heroism:

Richard Sherman says that he's heard that the #49ers are interested in Jim Schwartz and Raheem Morris

Hopefully the Browns don't pair Udinski/Schwartz and the 49ers have an opportunity to hire him as DC. pic.twitter.com/yoUqVhRQ9O
— Akash Anavarathan (@akashanav) January 21, 2026

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

Jan 21, 2026 at 11:56 AM

#232

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Originally posted by Hopper:
I hope they interview some guys on Seattle's staff. If nothing else to pick their brain on Macdonald's scheme.

MacDonald's scheme works because they have a bunch of big, strong dudes up front who are able to destroy whatever blocker is in front of them. They just don't care how you line up, they plan to beat you at the LOS first. IOW, they have several guys that do what Mykel Williams was beginning to do before his injury.

What MacDonald does so well is give you different looks but focus on taking away the middle of the field. You go outside and their speed gets you. It helps to have a rookie like Nick Emmanwori doing all that.

Jan 21, 2026 at 11:59 AM

#233

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Originally posted by Heroism:

Richard Sherman says that he's heard that the #49ers are interested in Jim Schwartz and Raheem Morris

Hopefully the Browns don't pair Udinski/Schwartz and the 49ers have an opportunity to hire him as DC. pic.twitter.com/yoUqVhRQ9O
— Akash Anavarathan (@akashanav) January 21, 2026

Would be great.

Sherman still has connections on the team and would know.

Jan 21, 2026 at 12:10 PM

#234

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Originally posted by _Goldblooded_:

Originally posted by Heroism:

Richard Sherman says that he's heard that the #49ers are interested in Jim Schwartz and Raheem Morris

Hopefully the Browns don't pair Udinski/Schwartz and the 49ers have an opportunity to hire him as DC. pic.twitter.com/yoUqVhRQ9O
— Akash Anavarathan (@akashanav) January 21, 2026

Would be great.

Sherman still has connections on the team and would know.

Yeah not so fast….

Kyle Shanahan on the 49ers DC hunt after losing Robert Saleh: "Gus is the obvious one to everyone, and is to us too. Gus would be the main internal candidate. We feel very fortunate to get Gus and great about that."
— Kyle Posey (@KP_Show) January 21, 2026

Jan 21, 2026 at 12:12 PM

#235

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Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by _Goldblooded_:

Originally posted by Heroism:

Richard Sherman says that he's heard that the #49ers are interested in Jim Schwartz and Raheem Morris

Hopefully the Browns don't pair Udinski/Schwartz and the 49ers have an opportunity to hire him as DC. pic.twitter.com/yoUqVhRQ9O
— Akash Anavarathan (@akashanav) January 21, 2026

Would be great.

Sherman still has connections on the team and would know.

Yeah not so fast….

Kyle Shanahan on the 49ers DC hunt after losing Robert Saleh: "Gus is the obvious one to everyone, and is to us too. Gus would be the main internal candidate. We feel very fortunate to get Gus and great about that."
— Kyle Posey (@KP_Show) January 21, 2026

Might be wishful thinking on my part, but listening to the presser, the context of Kyle's answer seemed to be more about internal candidates specifically.

Jan 21, 2026 at 12:13 PM

#236

NYniner85
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Originally posted by IGSXIII:

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by _Goldblooded_:

Originally posted by Heroism:

Richard Sherman says that he's heard that the #49ers are interested in Jim Schwartz and Raheem Morris

Hopefully the Browns don't pair Udinski/Schwartz and the 49ers have an opportunity to hire him as DC. pic.twitter.com/yoUqVhRQ9O
— Akash Anavarathan (@akashanav) January 21, 2026

Would be great.

Sherman still has connections on the team and would know.

Yeah not so fast….

Kyle Shanahan on the 49ers DC hunt after losing Robert Saleh: "Gus is the obvious one to everyone, and is to us too. Gus would be the main internal candidate. We feel very fortunate to get Gus and great about that."
— Kyle Posey (@KP_Show) January 21, 2026

Might be wishful thinking on my part, but listening to the presser, the context of Kyle's answer seemed to be more about internal candidates specifically.

I mean I hope so, but I'm gonna assume the worst

Jan 21, 2026 at 12:18 PM

#237

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Jan 21, 2026 at 12:22 PM

#238

Heroism
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Originally posted by NYniner85:
Yeah not so fast….

Kyle Shanahan on the 49ers DC hunt after losing Robert Saleh: "Gus is the obvious one to everyone, and is to us too. Gus would be the main internal candidate. We feel very fortunate to get Gus and great about that."
— Kyle Posey (@KP_Show) January 21, 2026

I hate to be a doomer, but choosing Bradley to be the DC will likely be the move that gets Shanahan fired. That scheme is too damn basic for 2026 and it HEAVILY depends on elite talent to function. Unfortunately, this team doesn't come close to drafting good enough to even make that scheme passable in 2026.

[ Edited by Heroism on Jan 21, 2026 at 12:23 PM ]

Jan 21, 2026 at 12:25 PM

#239

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Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by NYniner85:
Yeah not so fast….

Kyle Shanahan on the 49ers DC hunt after losing Robert Saleh: "Gus is the obvious one to everyone, and is to us too. Gus would be the main internal candidate. We feel very fortunate to get Gus and great about that."
— Kyle Posey (@KP_Show) January 21, 2026

I hate to be a doomer, but choosing Bradley to be the DC will likely be the move that gets Shanahan fired. That scheme is too damn basic for 2026 and it HEAVILY depends on elite talent to function. Unfortunately, this team doesn't come close to drafting good enough to even make that scheme passable in 2026.

All he did was state the obvious, that Gus is the top internal candidate, and he is.

Jan 21, 2026 at 12:27 PM

#240

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
All he did was state the obvious, that Gus is the top internal candidate, and he is.

As did I.