Official NN 2009 Offensive Coordinator Search FanPost

by Fooch on Jan 21, 2009 10:48 PM PST Comment 39 comments

Per the suggestion from cuse7284, I've decided to create a FanPost devoted to the offensive coordinator search. I still plan on posting stuff on the front page about the OC search as there will always be plenty to analyze. However, this will be a central source of links related to the search, much like our mock draft database.

I've spoken with Ninjames and each day (until we have an OC), he'll post OC-related links in here. It splits up the links, but for this particular subject, I think it's worth confining the subject to one area. Once an offensive coordinator is hired, we'll close out this FanPost. With our luck, the OC will be hired tomorrow morning, making all of this a moot point. However, for the short term, let's give this a whirl.

So each morning, our man Ninjames will post any links he finds within one comment titled whatever day it is. If you see a link worth posting, but have nothing to add to it, I'd prefer you just reply to his initial links comment of that particular day. That way we can keep the links bunched together for each day and easy to find. I look at this as a bit different than most FanPosts. I see it as more of a resource than a discussion thread (although discussion is obviously welcome by all means).

So, to recap, this will remain open as long as the 49ers continue their search for an offensive coordinator. Once one is found, this will be closed down. During the search I'll still have front page posts about the OC search with more of my own nitty-gritty analysis than just breaking news type of stuff. This FanPost will be primarily links, but discussion as well as people see fit. If you have any questions or suggestions for this idea, feel free to comment or email me (ninersnation@gmail.com). Remember, we're kind of flying by the seat of our pants with this, so if you're going to be critical of it, try and be constructive with your criticism.

Also, please recommend this if you get a chance so it will be bumped up to the "Recommended FanPosts." Unless, of course, you hate this idea or you hate me.

CURRENT CANDIDATES (current/most recent position in bold):

Rob Chudzinski
1996-2000: Tight Ends Coach, Miami
2001-2003: Offensive Coordinator, Miami
2004: Tight Ends Coach, Cleveland Browns
2005-2006: Tight Ends Coach, San Diego Chargers
2007-2008: Offensive Coordinator, Cleveland Browns

Clyde Christensen
1979: Graduate Assistant, Mississippi
1980-82: QB/WR Coach, East Tennessee State
1983-85: QB/WR Coach, Temple
1986-88: OC AND RB/QB coach, East Carolina
1989-90: WR/TE Coach in '89, OC in '90, Holy Cross
1991: RB Coach, South Carolina
1992-93: QB Coach, Maryland
1994-95: Co-OC/QB Coach, Clemson
1996-1998: TE Coach, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1999-00: QB Coach, Bucs
2001: Offensive Coordinator, Bucs
2002-2008: WR Coach, Indianapolis Colts

Jeff Jagodzinski
1985: Running Backs Coach, Wisconsin-Whitewater
1986: Offensive Line Coach, Northern Illinois
1987-1988: Graduate Assistant, LSU
1989-1996: Offensive Line Coach, East Carolina
1997-1998: Offensive Coordinator/OL Coach, Boston College
1999-2003: Tight Ends Coach, Green Bay Packers
2004-2005: Offensive Line Coach, Atlanta Falcons
2006: Offensive Coordinator, Green Bay Packers
2007-2008: Head Coach, Boston College

Hue Jackson
1987-89: RBs coach, University of the Pacific
1990-91: RBs coach/Special teams, Cal State Fullerton
1992-95: RBs coach, Arizona State
1996: Offensive coordinator, Cal
1997-2000: Offensive coordinator, USC
2001-02: RBs coach, Redskins
2003: Offensive coordinator, Redskins
2004-06: WRs coach, Bengals
2007: Offensive coordinator, Falcons
2008: QB coach, Ravens

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Niners Nation's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Niners Nation's writers or editors.

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1/22 Links

As stated above, Ravens QB coach Hue Jackson is reportedly in the running for the OC position. No interviews have been scheduled or performed as of right now. (SFGate.com)

If we were to hire Jagodzinski as OC he’d likely bring QB coach Steve Logan with him. (SacBee.com)

Rather than a huge update on the OC search, an interesting snippet of information emerges at the end of this article stating that Linehan declined the OC position because the 49ers were determined to stick with the quarterbacks we have. (Yahoo.com)

by Ninjames on Jan 22, 2009 2:58 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Determined to stick with the quarterbacks we have? And yet Hill isn’t the current front runner? (< strong > emphasis on current)

Oh well.

My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.

by howtheyscored on Jan 22, 2009 7:04 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Linehan's reasons

So those personal reasons are that he’s personally offended by J.T. O’Sullivan. I can see that.

by Fooch on Jan 22, 2009 8:03 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

As stated in your daily links post

I think the niners are going about the search for an OC in the correct way – by taking their time, being thorough and professional in their search and making sure they get the right man.
Criticism of the way they are doing things from the media will always happen – whether its right or not.
As long as the OC position is filled prior to FA starting and that person can have some input into the offensive personnel they sign in FA – if any – then there is no need to panic.
Anyway, how’s about this for a tactic- wait until all HC positions have been filled and then if say Gruden and/or Shanahan are still available, then sign them as OC for min 2yrs with promise that whoever that man brings in as QB coach will be next OC once he leaves for a poss HC position – thus providing continuity. Taking say Gruden as OC, asking him to remain in that position for at least 2 seasons and then allowing them to interview for HC jobs after that time is possible. Thoughts?

by Ninerfromacrossthepond on Jan 22, 2009 10:38 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

dont you think that this would be a bad idea from a money perspective? With all due respect i like both these coaches but we would be paying top HC pay for an OC position i’m just not that sure to agree with it. thats just my opinion though

by sundaysfinest on Jan 22, 2009 2:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I do agree that getting one of these would be expensive

but we do get the experience needed from the play-calling and time-management situations that will be invaluable given Sing’s inexperience in these situations, and if in the next 2yrs we went deep into the p/offs it would be worth it no?
Also, if Linehan had said yes then we would be paying a fair amount for his services and experience, no?
And if that was the case, and the OC got us in the p/offs then it would only be for the 2yrs, he leaves for a HC job and the QB coach becomes the OC – for poss less money cos its a lesser name and he would have to prove himself.
It was only an idea, but I must admit its growing on me – probably no-one else though!

by Ninerfromacrossthepond on Jan 22, 2009 3:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

If I'm understanding you right...

… that is the exact same mentality the 49ers have had going into the previous two OC hirings. I’m excluding Hostler, because they were kind of pushed in to selecting him or a couple other in-house options.

With Turner, they thought signing him to a two-year deal was awesome because his stock as a HC couldn’t be any lower. While that may have been true at the time, Turner bolted for the first HC job he could get. From what I understand they tried to give Turner a “handsome” raise to try to keep him in SF but he left anyway.

Maybe you’re a little confused, but a team can’t prevent any assistant from interviewing for a HC job, regardless of how many years are left on his contract. If Gruden signed on as an OC and next offseason the Rams wanted him and he wanted to go there, there’s nothing the 49ers can do to stop him.

by sfgfan on Jan 22, 2009 4:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I didn't realise that.

Fair enough. Should have though – pretty obvious when you think about it.

by Ninerfromacrossthepond on Jan 22, 2009 5:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Linehan...

might have been the wrong guy, anyway. In St. Louis, players didn’t have any good things to say about him.

"The voice of the intellect is a soft one, but it does not rest until it has gained a hearing"

by Jeff_Fuller_49 on Jan 22, 2009 7:14 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Don't forget to Rec this Fanpost, folks -- that way it bumps to the top next to the Draft one!

by mikev on Jan 22, 2009 8:17 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

History tells us that Chudzinski is the best choice

Rob Chudzinski:
2007 Cleveland Browns
Record: 10-6-0, Finished 1st in AFC North Division
Scored 402 points (25.1/g), 8th of 32 in the NFL.

Clyde Christensen:
2001 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Record: 9-7-0, Finished 3rd in NFC Central Division
Scored 324 points (20.2/g), 15th of 31 in the NFL.

Jeff Jagodzinski:
2006 Green Bay Packers
Record: 8-8-0, Finished 2nd in NFC North Division
Scored 301 points (18.8/g), 22nd of 32 in the NFL.

Hue Jackson:
2007 Atlanta Falcons
Record: 4-12-0, Finished 4th in NFC South Division
NFL Season Summary
Scored 259 points (16.2/g), 29th of 32 in the NFL.

Joe and Steve were under the same system for years... don't expect Smith to be super so soon.

by bayboy on Jan 22, 2009 4:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

1/23 Links

Paul Hackett is apparently on the 49ers OC radar. (SacBee.com)

Aside from the Hackett news, there’s not much going on OC wise unless of course you want to consider the LInehan business news, you should check out the Nuggets for that. (PressDemocrat.com)

by Ninjames on Jan 23, 2009 12:35 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Hue Jackson officially interviews

Here’s MM’s report. An interesting point he makes is that Jackson was always a guy Singletary was interested in, but he couldn’t interview him until the Ravens were out of the playoffs.

by Fooch on Jan 23, 2009 9:55 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Rishi

I think this guy is high on crack in a room somewhere…. just pick for him fooch

by Qbgetter13 on Jan 23, 2009 6:01 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

this should be like a fantasy draft

he doesn’t get his pick in on time so we auto draft the top rated player still left… according to me Rey Maualuga.

Still defending Rich Aurilia, and the Niners' classic unis

by wjackalope on Jan 23, 2009 9:13 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Dan Reeves!

Fax Sports is reporting Dan Reeves is set to interview within the next 24 hours. Wow!!!! Thought he was done after Atlanta (burned out?) Certainly has the track record. I wonder how long he’ll last as OC, in search for 1 more HC shot. Yet, I would imagine he could interview for any open HC job now and get serious consideration.

by StepUp on Jan 23, 2009 11:31 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Duh - Fox Sports...

by StepUp on Jan 23, 2009 11:32 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

indeed

Threw it up on the front page as well…very interesting.

by Fooch on Jan 23, 2009 12:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

WHAT ABOUT HERM EDWARDS AS OC

he just got canned in KC… talk about a dynamic duo in herm and sing in the locker room! Just throwing it out there…

by cuse7284 on Jan 23, 2009 2:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Your mom and Singletary

Now that’s a dynamic duo in the locker room!

Sorry, that was inappropriate and I beg your forgiveness.

by methodrampage on Jan 23, 2009 2:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

i forgive

you

by cuse7284 on Jan 23, 2009 2:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I like how you guys argue.. Can you do it again? :)

"We'd like to think that tickets will be hard to come by." Bill Walsh

by TripTheNinja on Jan 23, 2009 5:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Herm

His first job was as an offensive assistant, but when not a head coach he primarily coached defensive backs.

by Fooch on Jan 23, 2009 2:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

1/24 Links

Maiocco talks a bit about Dan Reeves and Hue Jackson. (PressDemocrat.com)

Kevin Lynch outright demands Jackson get the job. (SFGate.com)

And that’s all right now, not really any more news other than that the interviews have been done. Personally, I like Jackson the best.

by Ninjames on Jan 24, 2009 1:53 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

LOOKS LIKE THE DAN REEVES DREAM IS OVER

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3863021

by cuse7284 on Jan 26, 2009 9:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

1/27 Links

And now, the coordinator search enters its fifth week. Yay. (PressDemocrat.com)

The link above is correct, or at least almost is. Dan Reeves is likely to accept a consulting job with the Dallas Cowboys. (PressDemocrat.com)

And yes—Chudzinski is no longer a candidate due to accepting another job. (SacBee.com)

As for me, I’ve said I’ve had a good feeling about Hue Jackson since he became a candidate. I stand by my “good feeling.”

by Ninjames on Jan 27, 2009 1:56 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Jackson

Looks like Hue Jackson’s getting a second interview from SFGate.

by Sebaz49 on Jan 27, 2009 2:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That looks misleading

The article is “from SFGate” not that “Jackson is getting a second interview from SFGate”… that just would make sense.

by Sebaz49 on Jan 27, 2009 2:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

NEW CANDIDATE**

According to ProFootballTalk.com’s “League Source” (Fooch?)

Alright, time for someone to give an in-depth profile of this Jimmy Raye II, because I live in NJ and have no idea who this guy is, even though he was a coach for the NJJ.

Blind devotion.

by ProfessorBigelow on Jan 27, 2009 9:43 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Here's the link

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/01/27/niners-to-talk-to-raye/

Blind devotion.

by ProfessorBigelow on Jan 27, 2009 9:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

profile

http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/coach/937-jimmy-raye

by cuse7284 on Jan 27, 2009 4:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

1/28 Links

Yes, Jackson was back for a second interview. Personally, I’ve liked the guy since his name came up. (SFGate.com)

This article makes a great point in that—the OC we hire will have an advantage a couple coordinators of the past for the 49ers didn’t have. (PressDemocrat.com)

And here’s a bit about Jimmy Raye II, who could possibly be interviewing for the job. (MercuryNews.com)

by Ninjames on Jan 28, 2009 2:54 AM PST reply actions 0 recs