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

Are we "Officially" in compliance with the Rooney Rule yet? (I haven't paid close attention to who has interviewed already as opposed to those who are supposed/rumored to be interviewing)..
I'm as impatient as the next person to see somebody named, but figure nothing happens until then, and even longer of the person we are targeting is on the Staff of a Super Bowl contender.

Originally posted by PhillyNiner:

Originally posted by insanemike27:

Originally posted by Niners99:

Originally posted by brodiebluebanaszak:

Originally posted by Niners99:

Based on what? The rumblings of people who have no idea whats going on?

Shanahan has already proven himself to be flawed. The way he handled his time in Washington was embarassing. Hes the safe pick for staying the way we are, but I highly doubt he improves us. He also has meltdown potential. Hes old, set in his ways, and would likely clash with Baalke over power over the roster.

Fans are getting all scared and developing the panicked opinion that Shanahan is the only option. Its not 1998, and we dont have a John Elway/Terrell Davis combo. Plugging Shanahan in isnt going to solve our issues.

It wont be petfect but it will solve our issues - inept offense.

I think modern NFL offense experts could solve our issues too. I was a Gase doubter until a few days ago. Theres a lot of opinions from highly respectable people in the game that think hes the premier next up and coming HC. They said his personality and coaching style is very fitting of a good head coach, so hes not just an X's and O's brain.

Sounds like hes a passionate leader who knows modern NFL offense as good as anyone in the game.

RGIII needed guidance and help stepping his game up. Shanahan failed at doing that, and then talked crap about him behind his back to the media. I dont see any reason why Shanahan would be able to get Kap to the next level as a QB.

When we first fired Harbaugh, I initially panicked and thought Shanahan was our only decent option because he was safe. After doing some research, I think Gase or McDaniels would be much better suited towards getting the offense where it needs to go in order to win us a Super Bowl.

If the FO chose Gase as their next HC you won't hear me complaining. If they hire McDaniels, I will go on a merchandise strike. I think it was the other way around with "The RGlll Experiment" people complain Kaep works out too much and doesn't spend enough time on his craft. RGlll is 10× worse than Kaep and Kaep had a very incompetent supporting cast of coaches around him. It was well documented that RGlll didn't think he needed to spend time in the film room. If that's the case what is he suppose to do with a selfish player who has a poor work ethic?

While I am not really on the Shanny boat...I question if anyone can succeed in Washington under that owner and with those players. I don't think it is coincidence that that team has been a mess for so many years. There is some deep seeded issues there starting at the very top. If anything I question the sanity of anyone who decides to go there as a career move unless they are motivated solely by the money.

Shanahan was a cornered animal. Desperate people do desperate things. He is certainly not exempt from the mistakes he made but can certainly be forgiven for them.

Originally posted by socal9er42:
Are we "Officially" in compliance with the Rooney Rule yet? (I haven't paid close attention to who has interviewed already as opposed to those who are supposed/rumored to be interviewing)..
I'm as impatient as the next person to see somebody named, but figure nothing happens until then, and even longer of the person we are targeting is on the Staff of a Super Bowl contender.

No, not yet. We are set to interview two black coaches; Bowles and Austin.

Peter King ‏@SI_PeterKing

RT @vaRAVENS: Will kubiak/decosta leave Ravens? … DeCosta no. Kubiak unlikely.

I think I am set on Shanahan as the best option. He had Washington rolling before the whole RG3 debacle. But since he has left it has only gotten worse in Washington so it definitely wasnt all on him. He could bring the right blocking scheme and as long as he doesnt want GM duties as well, he would be a real good choice.

My second favorite would be Gase. This is a boom or bust pick. Manning has had quite the off year this year and Gase has adjusted on the fly throughout the season. I still definitely question how much of his offense is attributed to Manning, but I think he is definitely worth a shot.

Other than those two I would be pretty disappointed with any of the other candidates mentioned so far.

gonna end up losing fangio AND tomsula.

Originally posted by insanemike27:
Shanahan was a cornered animal. Desperate people do desperate things. He is certainly not exempt from the mistakes he made but can certainly be forgiven for them.

That and he was baited and switched. He was fired from Denver; who didn't want him to coach anyone the next year because they were afraid they'ed have to play against him.

Washington hired him saying they would give him all the power he wanted. The first year, he traded Baily for Portis; which, was a good move. After that, you saw the changes in decision of personnel approaches. The FO was going nuts for free agents that were either past their prime or had a couple of good years and rewarding both categories with insane contracts. RGIII may have been his idea, but I'm more of the opinion that the group decided he was the QB and the management decided it would be at all costs.

Last, my only concern is Kaep staying healthy with Shanahan. I know a lot of people say he's a players coach, but I've seen things with that guy that makes me concerned about health.

Originally posted by ChazBoner:
gonna end up losing fangio AND tomsula.

Only if they get a HC job somewhere else, go to the college ranks, or quit for a year.

Originally posted by mrwoodz:

I think it would be pretty careless to assume that we have only interviewed people that have been revealed publicly.

We have a history of keeping things close to the chest when we want to. Although, obviously, not always.

Also have to say I don't have much of a preference really, and will give anyone support, but I am apprehensive about giving Mike Shanahan the job, with freedom to employ and groom Kyle.

I also think we would be foolish to annoy our defense by picking a defensive candidate from elsewhere.

Mike couldn't bring in Kyle even if he wanted to...Shanny Jr. is under contract with the Browns, they can (and will) deny access to him.

I do agree with you about bringing in a defensive candidate from outside the organization. Bet it would piss off Fangio and I do want some continuity on the defensive staff. Plus I wasn't overly impressed with Bowles or Austin this weekend and I don't want no parts of ole Rexy. Defensive genius but he ain't fixing our junk offense (the real problem with this team). Quinn is the only one that seems remotely intriguing and even then I'll take Gase, Kub, or Shanny over him any day.

Originally posted by Geeked:

Originally posted by ChazBoner:
gonna end up losing fangio AND tomsula.

Only if they get a HC job somewhere else, go to the college ranks, or quit for a year.

pretty sure tomsula would jump at a DC job. Fangio will surely get a HC job elsewhere if not hired here.

Originally posted by ChazBoner:

Originally posted by Geeked:

Originally posted by ChazBoner:
gonna end up losing fangio AND tomsula.

Only if they get a HC job somewhere else, go to the college ranks, or quit for a year.

pretty sure tomsula would jump at a DC job. Fangio will surely get a HC job elsewhere if not hired here.

You are right! I mean he has what zero interviews lined up, that is surely enough to get a head coaching job.

Originally posted by Jcool:

Originally posted by ChazBoner:

Originally posted by Geeked:

Originally posted by ChazBoner:
gonna end up losing fangio AND tomsula.

Only if they get a HC job somewhere else, go to the college ranks, or quit for a year.

pretty sure tomsula would jump at a DC job. Fangio will surely get a HC job elsewhere if not hired here.

You are right! I mean he has what zero interviews lined up, that is surely enough to get a head coaching job.

On top of that... I think Tomsula is only a legend in the 49er's FO (and message boards apparently) mind.

Originally posted by Jcool:

Originally posted by ChazBoner:

Originally posted by Geeked:

Originally posted by ChazBoner:
gonna end up losing fangio AND tomsula.

Only if they get a HC job somewhere else, go to the college ranks, or quit for a year.

pretty sure tomsula would jump at a DC job. Fangio will surely get a HC job elsewhere if not hired here.

You are right! I mean he has what zero interviews lined up, that is surely enough to get a head coaching job.

lol

Originally posted by Jcool:

Peter King ‏@SI_PeterKing

RT @vaRAVENS: Will kubiak/decosta leave Ravens? … DeCosta no. Kubiak unlikely.

Hmmm, Kubiak would have to be an idiot to turn down the 49ers gig. I understand he has a good deal in Baltimore... but, NFL HC gigs are not very common. And I don't know why he'd turn one down now.

Originally posted by Geeked:

Originally posted by Jcool:

Peter King ‏@SI_PeterKing

RT @vaRAVENS: Will kubiak/decosta leave Ravens? … DeCosta no. Kubiak unlikely.

Hmmm, Kubiak would have to be an idiot to turn down the 49ers gig. I understand he has a good deal in Baltimore... but, NFL HC gigs are not very common. And I don't know why he'd turn one down now.

Not sure he would turn it down more likely 49ers feel that they cant wait to hire a coach.