49ers fire offensive line coach George Warhop

by David Fucillo on Oct 20, 2008 11:20 PM PDT in San Francisco 49ers News

Lost in the commotion apparently is word that the 49ers also fired their offensive line coach George Warhop. Assistant offensive line coach Chris Foerster will take over as offensive line coach.

I don't know if this will mean dramatic changes on the offensive line, but again, sometimes change is necessary for changes sake. The offensive line has shown the ability to be good, but has been wildly inconsistent this season.

Foerster's background (courtesy sf49ers.com):

Years	Coaching Background	Team
2008-Present	Offensive Line	San Francisco 49ers
2005-2007	Offensive Line/Assistant Head Coach	Baltimore Ravens
2004	Offensive Coordinator	Miami Dolphins
2002-2003	Tight Ends	Indianapolis Colts
1996-2001	Offensive Line	Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1993-1995	Assistant Offensive Line/Tight Ends	Minnesota Vikings
1992	Offensive Line	University of Minnesota
1988-1991	Assistant Offensive Line/Special Teams	Stanford
1983-1988	Offensive Line	Colorado State
1982	Graduate Assistant	Colorado State

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1st thing he needs to do is to do something about Sims.

on obvious passing downs, when D-linemen are teeing off, he can’t block ish. Even Vernon Davis does a better job than him at this.

after the bye, they should have Snyder at RT and put Baas, Rachal, or hell even Sims at LG where quick feet isn’t such an issue; if Wragge is the better option at LG move him there and put one of the 3 at RG.

by the evil monkey on Oct 21, 2008 12:38 AM PDT reply actions

A year ago

A year ago when things were at the bottom for the Niners’ offense, I remember seeing a note that Parcells fired Warhop in Dallas because of “inconsistent” line play. Last year it was clear that the line wasn’t playing in harmony and that had a lot to do with the utter failure of Hostler’s offense.

Looking at his employment history, I don’t see him listed as working for Dallas. Anyone know anything about that? Maybe he was there for only a couple of months?

Meanwhile, what does look clear is that Warhop came along with Nolan and Nolan’s loyalty to him helped pave the way to his firing.

by Bob In Beaverton on Oct 21, 2008 6:21 AM PDT reply actions

Whoops.

So that’s Foerster’s profile. I shouldn’t write anything before my first cup of coffee.

Apparently, the thing about Warhop’s firing at Dallas was right, though.

Anyways, over and out until I’m caffeinated enough.

by Bob In Beaverton on Oct 21, 2008 6:26 AM PDT up reply actions

George Warhop

If you are blaming Warhop your crazy, how about the Quarterback position which has been in trouble for the last three years. Or the fact that 2 years ago Gore was one of top backs in the league before injury slowed him down. Really think if he was a bad coach why would Larry Allen follow him here. The only reason Chris Foerster was hired is thats who Mike Martz , wanted who was let go in Detroit after one year. By the way the Parcells thing in Dallas was wrong from the start. He called Warhop and offered him the job, who at the time was coaching Arizona. If you know like I know Parcells doesn’t value anyones opinion but Parcells. Cause he didn’t bow down he was let go . .

by robertsoniiii on Oct 21, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Warhop apologist? How rare.

While I’m sure Warhop was fairly decent as a line coach, the results were never there. Last year’s offensive line was, essentially, the same line as two years ago. Why did they fail so badly? As a matter or fact, most would argue without contention that Staley was a MUCH better RT than Kwame Harris, so last year’s line, on paper, should have been better.

As for Larry Allen, you don’t know why he came here. It could have been the money (no one else really wanted him). It could have also been the fact that he’s from Northern California and salivated at the opportunity to move home? He got to work out from home during the offseason, that alone would be incentive enough for most players.

by sfgfan on Oct 22, 2008 8:52 AM PDT up reply actions

If I'm not mistaken...

… wasn’t Foerster’s job the “pass protection” aspect of coaching the offensive line? I remember the two of them split the job, but I don’t remember who handled what.

by sfgfan on Oct 21, 2008 9:00 AM PDT reply actions