Richard Hightower-Chicago Bears Special Teams Coach | Page 60

Not that this is some mind blowing opinion, but I think the fact that Hightower took a lateral position so quickly means everyone knew the 49ers were going to fire him. But he was allowed to make a move prior to us having to do that.

Feb 8, 2022 at 4:55 AM

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Originally posted by q0c0p:
Glad he's gone. One good game does not save him from the entire season of s**ttyness

And unfortunetely for the Bears, Their GM probally made this hire based on this one game. He saw the Niners special teams beat his rival and thought ok we need their Special teams coach. But he forgot two things. One was the Niners other 17 or 18 games and two, The Packers were the only team who had a worse special teams than the Niners.

Feb 8, 2022 at 11:48 AM

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Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
Not that this is some mind blowing opinion, but I think the fact that Hightower took a lateral position so quickly means everyone knew the 49ers were going to fire him. But he was allowed to make a move prior to us having to do that.

I agree. Glad for his family he landed on his feat and glad for us that he's gone. We also play the Bears next year :) I hope we win, our special teams is better than theirs, and that Trey plays better than Justin.

Feb 8, 2022 at 11:51 AM

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Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
Not that this is some mind blowing opinion, but I think the fact that Hightower took a lateral position so quickly means everyone knew the 49ers were going to fire him. But he was allowed to make a move prior to us having to do that.

Kyle did his buddy a solid. I do think that Kyle was willing to cut ties with his close friend does show that he'll put the needs of the team ahead of any personal relationships. You can't say that about all HC's.

Feb 24, 2022 at 10:52 AM

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So did we find a ST coach to replace him?

Feb 24, 2022 at 3:02 PM

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watch the bears have the #1 ranked special teams and kyle's been holding him back this whole time.

Feb 24, 2022 at 3:08 PM

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
Not that this is some mind blowing opinion, but I think the fact that Hightower took a lateral position so quickly means everyone knew the 49ers were going to fire him. But he was allowed to make a move prior to us having to do that.

Kyle did his buddy a solid. I do think that Kyle was willing to cut ties with his close friend does show that he'll put the needs of the team ahead of any personal relationships. You can't say that about all HC's.

Agreed. At the same time, it could be good for Hightower to be on his own vs. attached to Shanahan roster philosophy. He's got a great organizational structure in CHI especially with their new HC. It's solid all around.

Feb 25, 2022 at 6:29 AM

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Originally posted by Alfienator:
So did we find a ST coach to replace him?

no one yet chief.