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Who will be the next 49ers Defensive Coordinator?

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Who will be the next 49ers Defensive Coordinator?

I would keep it in house, it seems to be a good plan.
So one of Kocurek, Harris, Wilks or Bullocks will be the next DC
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Originally posted by cortana49:
Originally posted by Heroism:
Originally posted by cortana49:
Possibly promoting Kris Kocurek?

It's likely bs seeing as Kris Kocurek has said multiple times that he doesn't want to be a DC.

Oh, I didn't know that. It probably isn't happening then.

I like Kocurek but I'd prefer a coach that has studied the passing offenses around the NFL. Kocurek's film study has been centered around OL and OLmen. I'm sure he can learn all that but it'd be better to bring in a coach that already has extensive knowledge of how to defend the pass imo. I want the next DC to hit the ground running. And yeah KK seems to be a lifer at DL coach.
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Even though it would be interesting to see Kocurek as DC. I'm gonna put my money on Bullocks or Undlin as the next DC and Nick Sorenson as new secondary coach or Safety coach.
Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Like I said in the old thread, I expect Harris now. He's a man, he's 40!

Former player, well regarded assistant coach, seems to be an up and coming guy with fresh ideas that did a good job with Washington's secondary. He was also on Anthony Lynn's staff with the Chargers and worked under Gus Bradley there too.

He seems to really fit the bill of what we want in our DC. He's a former player obviously, not too far removed from the game, so I'd see him as a players coach. Bright, up-and-comer, who might be able to help our secondary even more.
Originally posted by thl408:
Originally posted by cortana49:
Originally posted by Heroism:
Originally posted by cortana49:
Possibly promoting Kris Kocurek?

It's likely bs seeing as Kris Kocurek has said multiple times that he doesn't want to be a DC.

Oh, I didn't know that. It probably isn't happening then.

I like Kocurek but I'd prefer a coach that has studied the passing offenses around the NFL. Kocurek's film study has been centered around OL and OLmen. I'm sure he can learn all that but it'd be better to bring in a coach that already has extensive knowledge of how to defend the pass imo. I want the next DC to hit the ground running. And yeah KK seems to be a lifer at DL coach.

Yeah I'm all for keeping Coach K as the DL guru and letting someone else be the DC
Originally posted by braap49er:
Pretty disappointing they let Vic go to the Dolphins.

Not really, he runs a 3-4 and we don't want to go back to a 3-4 defense
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Originally posted by goldlame2013:
Originally posted by braap49er:
Pretty disappointing they let Vic go to the Dolphins.

Not really, he runs a 3-4 and we don't want to go back to a 3-4 defense

Bosa would be diminished in a 3-4 and Kyle knows that.
Any young promising College Coaches out there that would make a good DC?
How bout Johnny Holland...oops, is he still with the team?
[ Edited by qnnhan7 on Feb 2, 2023 at 10:02 AM ]
Originally posted by ninerfan4life:

Big. Effing. Nickel
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Originally posted by mayo49:
Originally posted by goldlame2013:
Originally posted by braap49er:
Pretty disappointing they let Vic go to the Dolphins.

Not really, he runs a 3-4 and we don't want to go back to a 3-4 defense

Bosa would be diminished in a 3-4 and Kyle knows that.

No he wouldn't. He'd be a pass rushing OLB that gets a running start into the LOS, with his technique he would continue to dominate.
Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:
Originally posted by ninerfan4life:

Big. Effing. Nickel

Haha
Originally posted by jcs:
Originally posted by mayo49:
Originally posted by goldlame2013:
Originally posted by braap49er:
Pretty disappointing they let Vic go to the Dolphins.

Not really, he runs a 3-4 and we don't want to go back to a 3-4 defense

Bosa would be diminished in a 3-4 and Kyle knows that.

No he wouldn't. He'd be a pass rushing OLB that gets a running start into the LOS, with his technique he would continue to dominate.

That would have disastrous results lol. It would be a huge mess lol.
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