49ers coaching staff: Dissension in the ranks?
by David Fucillo on Mar 19, 2009 8:00 AM PDT
in San Francisco 49ers News
Email
PrintSo apparently there were some intriguing comments made on ESPN's First Take yesterday. Barrows and Maiocco reported on it yesterday and I thought it was definitely worth posting:
Sports Illustrated's Jim Trotter reported this morning on ESPN's "First Take" that a schism is developing between the coaching staff and the front office. Or, more accurately, that there is some feeling of discontent among the position coaches.
Trotter reported that GM Scot McCloughan and coach Mike Singletary talk about moves in advance, but the assistants are often left out of the loop. One of the examples cited was Titans free-agent receiver Brandon Jones, who was signed. "He didn't get high marks from the coaches," Trotter said.
Barrows added:
If this were a rift between Mike Singletary and GM Scot McCloughan, it would be cause for concern. Instead, the root of the issue seems to be an unhappy assistant coach.
So, what the heck is going on here? One could argue this is just speculation and can be easily ignored. On the other hand, I wouldn't be surprised if the disgruntled coach (or coaches) had contacted the media to make anonymous complaints. So maybe there's something to this.
Either way, I'm not really sure where to go with this. It's obviously not a good thing, but what do we take from this? Is it just a little pissin and moanin or is this something a little more serious?
25 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
If it's true
That would explain why we haven’t heard much from Singletary.
I'm afraid that this is probably true
Singletary’s a rookie coach and more prone to these kind of mistakes. But I hope he realizes what’s going on and fixes it
Who cares? Some assistant coach is a little sore he wasnt included in a relatively minor free agent signing. 5 years ago this wouldnt be a news story, too many reporters trying to make a name for themselves with some off the field scoop combined with ESPN having too much time to fill on their morning variety show, I’m surprised they chose this story over another ridiculous Skip Bayless segment.
Thing A
by sam23 on Mar 19, 2009 8:24 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I care...
…we have one of the best WR coaches in the biz and its very disappointing that he wasn’t consulted, isn’t that what we pay him for?
Scotty is a Mike Nolan clone, smart enough to know that he doesn’t know but too dump to fix it. I am outraged at that lack of 49er visibility when reading about various Pro-days. I hear this President hear, that GM there, coach so an d so all over the place, never 49er staff. Scotty has said he relies on “local scouts”? How does the scout that said “take Balmer in the 1st” still have a job? The guy couldn’t even get to the plane let alone a QB? His obvious lack of maturity could have easily been spotted and even he admitted he had hardly spoken to any 49er reps before being selected?
I feel a rift in the force…
Sullivan...
… keeps being touted as a “WR guru” but he hasn’t produced crap since the 49ers brought him in. Part of that is McCloughan’s fault, but Sullivan backs most of these guys (he even worked with Bryant Johnson in Arizona) and none of them seem to show much growth.
I agree
Sullivan hasn’t done squat since becoming the Niners WR Corps. If he’s whining because the team didn’t consult him, tough teet pal. His consultation on previous WRs has certainly molded this corps into what it is today (/sarcasm). If this is Sullivan complaining, then he needs to buttone his lip and focus on coaching the players we have, not whom he wanted/didn’t want.
by Andrew Davidson on Mar 19, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Who said that Sullivan is the one who complained?
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
speculation if it was him.
but of the assistant coaches, who would most likely complain about a wide receiver? not Tom Rathman, maybe Mike Johnson, the QBs coach? I doubt it, these guys are new, and probably wouldn’t say peep about peep if peep asked.
Would it be a defensive coach? Unlikely. So, I guess speculation lead myself, and others, to believe it could be Sullivan.
by Andrew Davidson on Mar 19, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Since 2002
The 9ers have drafted 14 WR since 2002.. The most picks for any position.The next being the DL/DE and DBs at 10 each. The lowest, LBers at 3. And we still need help?
by LASVEGASNINER on Mar 20, 2009 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Still need help at WR?
Yup. The team’s WRs are nothing really to write home about. Until Morgan and/or Hill can prove they can stay healthy and produce over the course of an entire season, the team really has no WRs for the future.
Patience
How does the scout that said "take Balmer in the 1st" still have a job?
While Balmer definitely wasn’t a great or flashy pick, it’s WAYY to early to say that it was a bad pick, period. That’s why the scout still has a job.
As for the Sullivan vs McCloughan thing, McCloughan is the guy who’s name is on ALL of the acquisitions and releases. When’s the last time you heard a position coach getting fired for “bringing in” the wrong guy? Probably never? You can’t blame McCloughan for acting on his own instincts if he feels his instincts are good enough. It’s his job and his reputation.
isn’t that what we pay him for?
I thought we paid him to coach, like sfg said its not like he’s been super successful when he has had a hand in the FA acquisitions, and this isnt a major roster move. Sullivan should and will get over it, we already should be. Its a bit early to write off Balmer altogether and by most accounts he was the BPA at that position on most teams’ draft boards at that time.
Thing A
I'm not writing Balmer off...
…but he’s got a LONG way to go to justify a 1st rnd pick, and we passed on a lot of talent to take him. A lot of talent that made significant contributions on better teams, and managed to get to the damm plane on time.
That's how the draft...
… always works. You take a player, but chances are there are 537653621 players taken after him that will be more productive for their respective teams.
I actually heard this on First Take yesterday
and thought about putting up a FanPost, but just dismissed it as not really news. I really think they are trying to make alot more of something that’s not really that serious.
Simply by pulling on both ends, Patrick Willis can stretch diamonds back into coal
Whatever
All a bunch of hubub. Who cares. What it probably was is a small argument between a couple coaches and front office peeps that the media blew out of perportion like they always do. Take it with a grain of salt. Or a shot of penicilin. Your choice.
Fans stuck in the 80's are lame. Respect the past, live in the now.
Maiocco on KNBR
Thursday spoke about this situation. He says he thinks McSing aren’t telling coaches about these moves, because there’s a leak. Its a good interview. Maiocco also speaks on the draft and Jay Cutler situation.
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
In Association With
Shutdown Corner - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
- Ahmad Bradshaw says Cowboys won’t win with Tony Romo at QB
- Cruz: Manningham’s Super catch wasn’t drawn up that way
- Whitney Houston performed the greatest national anthem in sports history (video)
- Justin Tuck visits New York City cop who survived gunshot wound to head
- The Giants won the ‘Brain Bowl,’ too
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
