I do believe the two will co-exist. In my view, Nolan will let Martz run the show to, one; improve the very worse part of the team, and two; have Martz there as a buffer to take the heat if our 08 Offense is anything less than stellar. Then too, we all know how it works, once this offense does begin ‘lighting it up’ Herr Nolan is the “face” of the team and will get the bulk of the glory/spotlight/praise for the “amazing turn-around” and Martz will off on the sideline taking in all of Nolan’s sound-bites.

Lets face it tho, what do we really care about their relationship – “just win, Baby” (can I use that without getting into trouble)?

Let’s go back to the flaky 2007 season, where:

1. The Head Coach is a Defensive-minded coach

2. The Defense had GREAT coaches- Singletary, Manusky, and the Head Coach himself, Nolan

3. The offense had, gulp, Hostler as Offensive Coordinator. When the season started, Tollner wasn’t on board as QBs coach/Assistant to the Head Coach. It was Hostler on an island all by himself, with veteran QB Dilfer acting as mentor to Smith, who took over eventually after Smith’s shoulder injury.

The reason I believe Mike Martz and Mike Nolan will co-exist, not only that but make significant contributions both to the offensive and defensive side. Nolan now has coordinators on both sides of the ball who really know their thing, not only them but the assistant coaches too.

Before, it was disastrous, the 49ers were more of a defensive team than an offensive one, and during that year I strangely wanted the defense on the field more than the offense. I wanted none of Hostler. I fretted and fumed everytime I read about Hostler’s conservative play-calling as if he was uncertain what to do with the departed Norv Turner’s offense.

Then, Tollner stepped in, and Shaun Hill took over the reins of the huddle, the whole climate changed.

Nolan once had complete control over the operations of the 49ers, but he was stripped of that power. Why did Nolan endorse the hiring of Martz, if he will return to head coaching again one day?

Nolan wanted people who understood how to run an offense, as he already had personnel to more than adequately run the defense. Once Tollner got on the boat, it was a signal to Nolan to bring back to the offense a very competent staff with stellar reputations. Martz was the best offensive coordinator the 49ers were going to hire, but Chan Gailey? Martz is better suited for a quick fix and re-grouping of the offense than Gailey is, it would have taken Gailey at least 2-3 years to re-shape the offense. The 49ers offensive players stressed learning as much of the Martz’s complex offense before the season begins, they have the two most important ingredients on board ready to take the reins, Isaac Bruce who will get things going, and J.T. Sullivan, who is ready to step in anytime.

Nolan is very competitive, so he will let Martz do his job, after all, he is a defensive-minded head Coach.

He’s let Singletary do his job so far.

And Singletary is the best.

Great posts from all of you! There’s no reason why they can’t coexist….I just hope Martz isn’t just a one and done deal like all of our coordinators have been for the last 3 years. It would be tough to fill his shoes. Do you think that if the Niners see some success this year that Martz will leave? It seems like he’s pretty excited to be here in Frisco, maybe he stays. Is it really about where you stand on the totem pole as far as coaching goes? He’ll still get all the credit in the world for turning this offense around if he sticks around for a while. Honestly, there’s always gonna be a job in the NFL for the offensive guru, Martz. Anyways, lets just hope we stop readjusting sooner or later so we can start to build some consistency. Agreed?

I don’t think the York’s pull the plug on Nolan just yet….but if they do I think they give the head coaching job to another Mike….I believe it would be Singletary before Martz. I hope we retain Nolan a little longer….I think what he and Scott have done in bringing talent and great coaches, is unmatched. The Niners arguably have the best coaching staff in the league right now….don’t change a thing.

Meathodrampage, do you honestly think that is something you can measure over a couple of years? I believe our coaching staff is among the elite coaching staffs in the league….I understand that it hasn’t exactly panned out just yet, but the team has taken some pretty large steps since Nolan came to town.

Jim Tomsula is a highly motivated and energetic D-line coach that I happen to really admire. Al Everest took our special teams to one that was respected around the league. Mike Singletary demands the respect of anyone he coaches and will one day make an incredible head coach. Mike Nolan paired up with Singletary and Manusky make one incredible defensive three-headed monster. Now with the addition of Martz, the offensive guru…I guess thats where I’ve come to conclude this. I even left out some that I think really improve this team.

Why is everyone so negative anyway?

I agree that they need to start winning games, who doesn’t want to see that….but just keep your panties on, and try to be positive.

Quote me all you want