Coaching Staff Changes

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by Willisfn4life:
I posted in the Hafley thread, I'm expecting Manuel to be the guy. I expect any day for this to happen. He had a quick run as the DC in Atlanta but he is a respected db coach.

Yep. Kyle reportedly tried to hire Manuel as DC when he was hired but Atlanta shut that down. I'd be surprised to not see him brought in considering their prior relationship.

Originally posted by thl408:
Hafley out, who's in? A number of young DBs on this roster that need development (TMoore, Colbert, Reed, Harris, Spoon). This seems like a very important hire being that Saleh's background is LBs. Some names that have been mentioned as possible replacements:

Marquand Manuel (fired as ATL DC):
- 8 year safety in NFL; 7 years coaching, 2 as DC
- ATL runs a similar scheme to the 49ers

Steve Wilks (fired as ARI HC):
- 12 total seasons as DB coach (CHI, LAC, CAR); 1 year DC; 1 year HC
- predominantly zone scheme in CAR

Perry Fewell:
- 12 years DB coach
- 9 years DC (BUF, NYG)

Originally posted by zonkers:
Manuel is probably the easiest fit since he's younger.
Fewell and Wilks might be seen as replacement DCs if they get the assistant DC/HC tag. Not sure they are familiar enough with the current staff to just take a DB-only role.

Originally posted by thl408:
Makes sense. Manuel has been coaching in this scheme for all his coaching years (SEA then ATL). Isn't so experienced where he won't 'settle' for a position coach gig. Knows Kyle.
I like Wilks for his experience and the work he's done with guys like Josh Norman, Antonio Cromartie, Eric Weddle, Peanut Tillman to name a few. He can be someone Saleh can lean on if needed.

Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by thl408:
Makes sense. Manuel has been coaching in this scheme for all his coaching years (SEA then ATL). Isn't so experienced where he won't 'settle' for a position coach gig. Knows Kyle.
I like Wilks for his experience and the work he's done with guys like Josh Norman, Antonio Cromartie, Eric Weddle, Peanut Tillman to name a few. He can be someone Saleh can lean on if needed.

Manuels also isn't obsessed with beanstalk corners. Maybe he'll expand Saleh's mind.

Originally posted by thl408:

Originally posted by zonkers:
Manuel is probably the easiest fit since he's younger.
Fewell and Wilks might be seen as replacement DCs if they get the assistant DC/HC tag. Not sure they are familiar enough with the current staff to just take a DB-only role.

Makes sense. Manuel has been coaching in this scheme for all his coaching years (SEA then ATL). Isn't so experienced where he won't 'settle' for a position coach gig. Knows Kyle.
I like Wilks for his experience and the work he's done with guys like Josh Norman, Antonio Cromartie, Eric Weddle, Peanut Tillman to name a few. He can be someone Saleh can lean on if needed.

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by Willisfn4life:

I posted in the Hafley thread, I'm expecting Manuel to be the guy. I expect any day for this to happen. He had a quick run as the DC in Atlanta but he is a respected db coach.

Yep. Kyle reportedly tried to hire Manuel as DC when he was hired but Atlanta shut that down. I'd be surprised to not see him brought in considering their prior relationship.

Originally posted by thl408:

Makes sense. Manuel has been coaching in this scheme for all his coaching years (SEA then ATL). Isn't so experienced where he won't 'settle' for a position coach gig. Knows Kyle.
I like Wilks for his experience and the work he's done with guys like Josh Norman, Antonio Cromartie, Eric Weddle, Peanut Tillman to name a few. He can be someone Saleh can lean on if needed.

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by thl408:
Makes sense. Manuel has been coaching in this scheme for all his coaching years (SEA then ATL). Isn't so experienced where he won't 'settle' for a position coach gig. Knows Kyle.
I like Wilks for his experience and the work he's done with guys like Josh Norman, Antonio Cromartie, Eric Weddle, Peanut Tillman to name a few. He can be someone Saleh can lean on if needed.

Wilks would be my preference IF he was willing to take the secondary coach job. He's still being paid by Arizona for the next three years so he can afford to be very picky though.

I'm fine with Manuel. There's actually some track record of success there in working with young DBs. He also did a good job as defensive coordinator last year so potentially a guy that can be groomed if Saleh flops. Beyond that, Sherman and Earl Thomas(fingers crossed) would obviously be familiar with him.

Originally posted by LVJay:
why would Manuel want to come here??

Originally posted by LVJay:
Yup Manuel or Wilks could be replacements if Saleh can't get it together and a change is needed asap.....but I'm sure Wilks could find a better gig than DB coach and why would Manuel want to come here??

Originally posted by zonkers:

Originally posted by LVJay:
why would Manuel want to come here??

Open spot for DB coach and Manuel's an unemployed DB coach
Familiar with the scheme and Saleh
It's a fairly young staff, so there's opportunity for growth/promotion

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
-He's unemployed after being fired by Atlanta and the 49ers have an opening for a DB coach.

-They run the same scheme that he's spent his entire coaching career working in.

-He's worked with both Shanahan and Saleh previously.

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by LVJay:

Yup Manuel or Wilks could be replacements if Saleh can't get it together and a change is needed asap.....but I'm sure Wilks could find a better gig than DB coach and why would Manuel want to come here??

-He's unemployed after being fired by Atlanta and the 49ers have an opening for a DB coach.

-They run the same scheme that he's spent his entire coaching career working in.

-He's worked with both Shanahan and Saleh previously.