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Feb 28, 2024 at 3:01 PM

dj43
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Originally posted by elguapo:

Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by NYniner85:

The #49ers are interviewing #Chiefs defensive backs coach David Merritt for their defensive coordinator position, sources say. Merritt, a longtime trusted assistant for Steve Spagnuolo, helped coach up KC's fourth-ranked pass defense this season.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) February 28, 2024

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Very interesting.

This would be the best hire out of all the prospects so far in my opinion.

It would be AWESOME if he brought L'Jarius Sneed with him.

KC pundits are saying the Chiefs will let Sneed walk rather than pay him market value.

I like the idea of a Spag disciple, however, much of what Spag was able to do this past season was due to the fact he had three very good CBs that could play man or zone equally well. We don't have that quality in our secondary. Merritt would have some work to do.

Feb 28, 2024 at 3:06 PM

#1742

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Originally posted by dj43:

Originally posted by elguapo:

Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by NYniner85:

The #49ers are interviewing #Chiefs defensive backs coach David Merritt for their defensive coordinator position, sources say. Merritt, a longtime trusted assistant for Steve Spagnuolo, helped coach up KC's fourth-ranked pass defense this season.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) February 28, 2024

👀

Very interesting.

This would be the best hire out of all the prospects so far in my opinion.

It would be AWESOME if he brought L'Jarius Sneed with him.

KC pundits are saying the Chiefs will let Sneed walk rather than pay him market value.

I like the idea of a Spag disciple, however, much of what Spag was able to do this past season was due to the fact he had three very good CBs that could play man or zone equally well. We don't have that quality in our secondary. Merritt would have some work to do.

Besides having good CBs, KC did a good job all season of scheming up blitzes that worked to get a free rusher. I don't know how much of that had to do with Merritt, but that's one element I'd love to add to the 49ers defense.

Feb 28, 2024 at 3:11 PM

#1743

9erson3
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I don't know enough about any of these four guys, including line coaches on our own squad to make a call. It seems it is down to these four correct?

Merritt came out of nowhere? He seems he could be a yes man. We will see.

Feb 28, 2024 at 3:17 PM

#1744

IGSXIII
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Originally posted by 9erson3:
I don't know enough about any of these four guys, including line coaches on our own squad to make a call. It seems it is down to these four correct?

Merritt came out of nowhere? He seems he could be a yes man. We will see.

Seems like he could be a yes man? Based on what exactly?

Feb 28, 2024 at 3:17 PM

#1745

Dirtydonedirtcheap69
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Originally posted by NYniner85:

49ers defensive backs coach Daniel Bullocks just completed his defensive coordinator interview with San Francisco.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 28, 2024

I still do not understand why it took so long to interview this guy.

kyle must have really needed some time off? PTSD central over here

Feb 28, 2024 at 3:19 PM

#1746

Wrathman
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Originally posted by dj43:

Originally posted by elguapo:

Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by NYniner85:

The #49ers are interviewing #Chiefs defensive backs coach David Merritt for their defensive coordinator position, sources say. Merritt, a longtime trusted assistant for Steve Spagnuolo, helped coach up KC's fourth-ranked pass defense this season.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) February 28, 2024

👀

Very interesting.

This would be the best hire out of all the prospects so far in my opinion.

It would be AWESOME if he brought L'Jarius Sneed with him.

KC pundits are saying the Chiefs will let Sneed walk rather than pay him market value.

I like the idea of a Spag disciple, however, much of what Spag was able to do this past season was due to the fact he had three very good CBs that could play man or zone equally well. We don't have that quality in our secondary. Merritt would have some work to do.

They tagged him. It was on the Larry Krueger show this morning.

Feb 28, 2024 at 3:20 PM

#1747

9erson3
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Originally posted by IGSXIII:
Seems like he could be a yes man? Based on what exactly?

I watched some clips of him youtube. He had quite a pleasant personality almost Wilks like. He seems the type that would not stir any pot.

Feb 28, 2024 at 3:22 PM

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Originally posted by 9erson3:

Originally posted by IGSXIII:
Seems like he could be a yes man? Based on what exactly?

I watched some clips of him youtube. He had quite a pleasant personality almost Wilks like. He seems the type that would not stir any pot.

Sounds like the scapegoat credentials, check out

Feb 28, 2024 at 3:24 PM

#1749

9erson3
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Originally posted by Wrathman:

Originally posted by dj43:

Originally posted by elguapo:

Originally posted by Heroism:

Originally posted by NYniner85:

The #49ers are interviewing #Chiefs defensive backs coach David Merritt for their defensive coordinator position, sources say. Merritt, a longtime trusted assistant for Steve Spagnuolo, helped coach up KC's fourth-ranked pass defense this season.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) February 28, 2024

👀

Very interesting.

This would be the best hire out of all the prospects so far in my opinion.

It would be AWESOME if he brought L'Jarius Sneed with him.

KC pundits are saying the Chiefs will let Sneed walk rather than pay him market value.

I like the idea of a Spag disciple, however, much of what Spag was able to do this past season was due to the fact he had three very good CBs that could play man or zone equally well. We don't have that quality in our secondary. Merritt would have some work to do.

They tagged him. It was on the Larry Krueger show this morning.

I didn't see that. I did read if they did it's almost $20m and they have until mid-July to sign him. If not they would agree to his trade request. So it seems they might or will but then no action until mid-July. I am not sure we can afford it anyway. Brock on third base waiting to come home in one year. Build the piggy bank.

Feb 28, 2024 at 3:25 PM

#1750

Dirtydonedirtcheap69
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Originally posted by 49erFaithful6:

Originally posted by 9erson3:

Originally posted by IGSXIII:
Seems like he could be a yes man? Based on what exactly?

I watched some clips of him youtube. He had quite a pleasant personality almost Wilks like. He seems the type that would not stir any pot.

Sounds like the scapegoat credentials, check out

Stfu, no comma needed

Feb 28, 2024 at 3:28 PM

#1751

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Originally posted by Dirtydonedirtcheap69:
I still do not understand why it took so long to interview this guy.

He had a lot to say.

Feb 28, 2024 at 3:30 PM

#1752

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f**k it...raid the Chefs

Feb 28, 2024 at 3:30 PM

#1753

IGSXIII
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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by Dirtydonedirtcheap69:
I still do not understand why it took so long to interview this guy.

He had a lot to say.

😂

Feb 28, 2024 at 3:31 PM

#1754

49erFaithfullest
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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by Dirtydonedirtcheap69:
I still do not understand why it took so long to interview this guy.

He had a lot to say.

just sounds like a rooney rule interview

Feb 28, 2024 at 3:46 PM

#1755

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Originally posted by dj43:
It would be AWESOME if he brought L'Jarius Sneed with him.

KC pundits are saying the Chiefs will let Sneed walk rather than pay him market value.

I like the idea of a Spag disciple, however, much of what Spag was able to do this past season was due to the fact he had three very good CBs that could play man or zone equally well. We don't have that quality in our secondary. Merritt would have some work to do.

According to Chiefs fans on Reddit, Merritt was likely a big reason their CB's all played so well. Basically took late-round projects and turned them into gems.