Who will be the Niners new DC?-Rooney Rule Now Applicable

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by OhioNiner:
Yeah I don't get the DB guys. I mean if a guy is talented he's talented. But especially in hindsight Wilks was an odd fit because you have a guy who prioritizes the back 4 coming to a defense that has always prioritized the front four.

The issues Wilks had have popped up at every destination he's been at. Wilks struggles to use a complete defense because he is not a good defensive coordinator. He's a very good secondary coach and nothing more.

Originally posted by DrEll:

Originally posted by Hoovtrain:

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:

Originally posted by thl408:

Originally posted by pd24:
Lynch said by the end of the week. Today we probably hear something

When did he say this?

Shanahan on Monday said he expects to have it wrapped up by the end of the week, not Lynch.

They are suppose to talk to one more outsider correct? Merrit is one, who will be the other?

There was a rumor from one of those iffy Twitter accounts saying we were talking to Marquand Manuel from the Jets. No idea how legit that is.

Personally I'm hoping for Merritt (assuming there are no other hidden candidates). And his talk show segment isn't a minus for me.

By all accounts he'd be a very good hire.

Absolutely. Enough of the Shanny boot lickers. How about someone that will think for themselves and hold players accountable…

Originally posted by Howlett49:
Has the rule always been 2 candidates? I thought it was just 1 at one point.

Originally posted by Kolohe:
Another DB coach.

Originally posted by lamontb:

Originally posted by Kolohe:
Another DB coach.

I think this guy and dude from the Chiefs were rooney rule interviews. Get ready to be totally underwhelmed with the hiring of Sorenson. I agree they need someone from the outside.

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by Howlett49:
Has the rule always been 2 candidates? I thought it was just 1 at one point.

Its a stupid rule. IMO. Teams could just interview just to satisfy the rule, instead of hiring the best candidate. I understand that the NFL does its best for equal opportunity, but if that's the case why stop there, they should make teams interview female candidates too.

Originally posted by 9erson3:
Raiders safety coach? Is the well dry?

Originally posted by pd24:

Originally posted by lamontb:

Originally posted by Kolohe:
Another DB coach.

I think this guy and dude from the Chiefs were rooney rule interviews. Get ready to be totally underwhelmed with the hiring of Sorenson. I agree they need someone from the outside.

Racist thinking. What about the 49ers assistant coaching hiring practices speak to them interviewing to satisfy the Rooney rule? All the diverse coaches and front office guys getting bigger jobs elsewhere after a chance here?

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

I'm expecting Sorenson or Vrabel.