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

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:
Merritt may very well not be our DC. But it won't be because of a casual talk show segment from over a week ago. That's ridiculous.

Simply disagree. He displayed a lack of class and professionalism.

Originally posted by JR80Forever:

Originally posted by IGSXIII:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by RDB4216:
I'm thinking not even knowing the names of the players he was going up against might be part of that reason...or maybe knowing that Kittle would need to be kept in as a blocker against that pash rush? Those details are probably a little helpful in game planning.

That he didn't even know Aiyuk's name is kind of mind boggling honestly.

I interpreted it as more of him T-bagging Aiyuk after the DBs he coaches absolutely shut Aiyuk down in the SB. Just my take obviously, but I think people are reading way too much into it.

Regardless it didn't stop him from getting an interview. Nothing wrong with constructive criticism. Happens in all facets of life.

It's 100% possible they didn't know about it

Originally posted by IGSXIII:

Originally posted by Dirtydonedirtcheap69:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by RDB4216:
I'm thinking not even knowing the names of the players he was going up against might be part of that reason...or maybe knowing that Kittle would need to be kept in as a blocker against that pash rush? Those details are probably a little helpful in game planning.

That he didn't even know Aiyuk's name is kind of mind boggling honestly.

That or being a straight up dick.

Yeah, that's more on point with what I think he was actually doing.

f**k that guy. He was being a complete ASS! Total disrespect.

Originally posted by Heroism:
He called him Aiko or whatever. The man didn't know the name of his position group's starting All-Pro WR opponent.

There's clearly a reason why this dude hasn't gotten a DC job yet despite having a very impressive resume. The way he was talking coupled with his body language leads me to believe he's got a self-destructive attitude.

Like I said before, coaches that are on a coordinator track usually get there within ten years.

This guy has been a position coach for 20 years and even Spagnuolo didn't bother bringing him along when he took the HC job with the Rams. I think its pretty clear that he's a really good secondary coach but I think his comments are indicative of at least some of the reason why he's stayed at the same coaching level for so long.

This is just crazy to me. 16 days after Wilks' departure and Friday evening of the week we were "expecting" to finish the search by the end of and we still don't know who it is.

If after all this time it's Sorensen, that's going to be extremely underwhelming and a sign that this team's
plan A, B, AND C all slapped the team in the face. There better be something splashy brewing or this is a bad look.

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:
This is just crazy to me. 16 days after Wilks' departure and Friday evening of the week we were "expecting" to finish the search by the end of and we still don't know who it is.

If after all this time it's Sorensen, that's going to be extremely underwhelming and a sign that this team's
plan A, B, AND C all slapped the team in the face. There better be something splashy brewing or this is a bad look.

You gotta think that some candidates did slap the 49ers in the face. Wouldn't you, if you couldn't bring at least one or two guys with you. To me, the only outside candidate who makes sense to me is Mike Vrabel. I'm sure Bosa is pulling for him too with there Ohio St. connection. But aside from that I think he's a players coach and I think the defense would follow his lead.

Come on Kyle make it happen!!!

Originally posted by Kolohe:
You gotta think that some candidates did slap the 49ers in the face. Wouldn't you, if you couldn't bring at least one or two guys with you. To me, the only outside candidate who makes sense to me is Mike Vrabel. I'm sure Bosa is pulling for him too with there Ohio St. connection. But aside from that I think he's a players coach and I think the defense would follow his lead.

Come on Kyle make it happen!!!

I personally think it's easy to see a guy like Vrabel not taking a step backwards and agreeing to be a DC when it's just as likely he would be in the mix for HC openings next year. I think I read we were paying Wilks somewhere between 1-2 million a year. Anything in that range is a massive pay cut for a guy who made ~ 10 a year as HC. Take a year off, don't miss out on a bunch of money and/or lock yourself in to a multi-year deal at a significant pay cut.

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by Heroism:
He called him Aiko or whatever. The man didn't know the name of his position group's starting All-Pro WR opponent.

There's clearly a reason why this dude hasn't gotten a DC job yet despite having a very impressive resume. The way he was talking coupled with his body language leads me to believe he's got a self-destructive attitude.

Like I said before, coaches that are on a coordinator track usually get there within ten years.

This guy has been a position coach for 20 years and even Spagnuolo didn't bother bringing him along when he took the HC job with the Rams. I think its pretty clear that he's a really good secondary coach but I think his comments are indicative of at least some of the reason why he's stayed at the same coaching level for so long.

You know who McDuffie and Snead are right? KC's secondary straight up shut us down.

Hiring Merritt is a boon for us and a loss for the Chiefs. Not to mention, Kyle has someone in the building who literally stonewalled him in the biggest game.

Regardless if Kyle chooses to pick his brain or not, he's on our team.

For clarity I would rather hire Rivera or Vrabel. But if it's Sorenson or Merritt, I'm taking Merritt.

Originally posted by Kolohe:

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:
This is just crazy to me. 16 days after Wilks' departure and Friday evening of the week we were "expecting" to finish the search by the end of and we still don't know who it is.

If after all this time it's Sorensen, that's going to be extremely underwhelming and a sign that this team's
plan A, B, AND C all slapped the team in the face. There better be something splashy brewing or this is a bad look.

You gotta think that some candidates did slap the 49ers in the face. Wouldn't you, if you couldn't bring at least one or two guys with you. To me, the only outside candidate who makes sense to me is Mike Vrabel. I'm sure Bosa is pulling for him too with there Ohio St. connection. But aside from that I think he's a players coach and I think the defense would follow his lead.

Come on Kyle make it happen!!!

Vrabel please!

Still want Merritt by the way. So ridiculous that some fans on here are falling for the propaganda and don't want him because of a sound bite from a casual talk show segment last week one that nobody on here knew about until last night.

Originally posted by JR80Forever:

Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:

Originally posted by Heroism:
He called him Aiko or whatever. The man didn't know the name of his position group's starting All-Pro WR opponent.

There's clearly a reason why this dude hasn't gotten a DC job yet despite having a very impressive resume. The way he was talking coupled with his body language leads me to believe he's got a self-destructive attitude.

Like I said before, coaches that are on a coordinator track usually get there within ten years.

This guy has been a position coach for 20 years and even Spagnuolo didn't bother bringing him along when he took the HC job with the Rams. I think its pretty clear that he's a really good secondary coach but I think his comments are indicative of at least some of the reason why he's stayed at the same coaching level for so long.

You know who McDuffie and Snead are right? KC's secondary straight up shut us down.

Hiring Merritt is a boon for us and a loss for the Chiefs. Not to mention, Kyle has someone in the building who literally stonewalled him in the biggest game.

Regardless if Kyle chooses to pick his brain or not, he's on our team.

For clarity I would rather hire Rivera or Vrabel. But if it's Sorenson or Merritt, I'm taking Merritt.

How much of a boon is it if he can't do the actual job he was hired for?

Originally posted by JR80Forever:
Vrabel please!

I don't think Vrabel will even be interviewed. It's a unique job. Vrabel, who probably doesn't even want to be a DC, would want to bring his own guys and use his own scheme. And its March, pretty late for an outside guy to come in. Not a situation someone like Vrabel walks in to. All signs point to an internal hire, Bullocks or Sorenson. And whoever it is between the two, Kyle will be heavily involved. It may have been more beneficial to keep Wilks around for a second year, but I believe Bullocks or Sorenson will do a good job. with our personnel and defensive foundation, it's hard to completely f**k up, tbh. Wilkes wasn't really in lockstep with Kyle or the personnel and he still had them as 3rd scoring defense

VRabel is the only other wide nine guy I know out there.

I am curious if he and or Lynn from UCLA were or will be spoken to.

Either way, if it is Sorenson, the one thing I did like hearing is that supposedly he helped with the game plan against KC. Maybe he'd be good.

Originally posted by Dirtydonedirtcheap69:

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:
Merritt may very well not be our DC. But it won't be because of a casual talk show segment from over a week ago. That's ridiculous.

Simply disagree. He displayed a lack of class and professionalism.

Because he called Kyle out for his inadequacies?

Originally posted by Fanaticofnfl:
Still want Merritt by the way. So ridiculous that some fans on here are falling for the propaganda and don't want him because of a sound bite from a casual talk show segment last week one that nobody on here knew about until last night.

Other than the fact that he worked under Spagnola why do you want him?