DeMeco Ryans, Texans HC

Originally posted by Heroism:

There's a belief within the 49ers organization, and around the league, that defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans is in line to become a head coach in 2023. If so, it would mark the 3rd straight year the 49ers staff has produced a HC, with Robert Saleh 2021, Mike McDaniel last year.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 11, 2022

When Saleh was interviewing for jobs a few offseasons ago, DeMeco Ryans--despite a few naysaysers on here arguing against it--was his obvious replacement. Unfortunately, I'm not sure the next 49ers' DC is on the team.

I think it's time for Lord Fangio to return. It's going to suck losing Kocurek and the wide 9, but I envision Fangio finishing the remainder of his DC career here if he's hired. We'll get an elite DC and stability at the spot since nobody will be looking to hire Fangio as a head coach.

Originally posted by NCommand:
Do you think there's a chance Fangio adapts and stays with a W9 and heavy rotation?

Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by NCommand:
Do you think there's a chance Fangio adapts and stays with a W9 and heavy rotation?

I can't see Fangio switching to a base 9.

While the 49ers are basically running wide 9 in the front/Fangio in the back right now, but I don't think he will uproot his scheme to accommodate Kocurek. But that would be pretty cool if he was open to it.

Originally posted by 9ers4eva:
Daniel Bullocks will get in house consideration I would imagine.

Originally posted by Heroism:

There's a belief within the 49ers organization, and around the league, that defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans is in line to become a head coach in 2023. If so, it would mark the 3rd straight year the 49ers staff has produced a HC, with Robert Saleh 2021, Mike McDaniel last year.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 11, 2022

When Saleh was interviewing for jobs a few offseasons ago, DeMeco Ryans--despite a few naysaysers on here arguing against it--was his obvious replacement. Unfortunately, I'm not sure the next 49ers' DC is on the team.

I think it's time for Lord Fangio to return. It's going to suck losing Kocurek and the wide 9, but I envision Fangio finishing the remainder of his DC career here if he's hired. We'll get an elite DC and stability at the spot since nobody will be looking to hire Fangio as a head coach.

Originally posted by NCommand:
I can't either but with so much success in it and how well Kocurek develops DL, it would be a big loss IMHO. He's so good, he can affect your team building strategy.

Originally posted by NCommand:
Good point. I hadn't really thought about an internal candidate who'd be next in line.

Originally posted by 9ers4eva:
Daniel Bullocks will get in house consideration I would imagine.

Originally posted by 9ers4eva:

Originally posted by NCommand:
Good point. I hadn't really thought about an internal candidate who'd be next in line.

Over a decade of coaching experience.

Originally posted by Jcool:
Cory Undlin is going to be the inhouse candidate.

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Bonus is that if Fangio returns, Donatell might come back too since he's definitely getting fired as DC of the Vikings.

Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by NCommand:
I can't either but with so much success in it and how well Kocurek develops DL, it would be a big loss IMHO. He's so good, he can affect your team building strategy.

Yeah, I don't think moving on from Kocurek is an easy decision by any means, especially for a team that's defensive philosophical belief begins in the trenches. Kocurek's ability to maximize every single DL player he works with is an irreplaceable asset.

It wouldn't surprise me if keeping Kocurek is priority #1 for the team when considering a new DC this offseason.

Originally posted by picklejuice:
i don't want fangio if we cant keep kocurek