Golden Nuggets: 4.4 average not satisfying, Singletary wants 4.0
by James Brady on Jan 19, 2010 3:15 AM PST
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Morning, everyone. Taking a break from watching the (awesome) Australian Open to give you some links. My guy already won so I suppose it means I can get some productive writing in. So what went down yesterday? Oh that's right, the 49ers hired a fossil for the ST coordinator job.. Now, now, I'll give him his chance. I hope I'm wrong and he does great, and I won't argue with anyone if he does well but I don't think you can go from Al Everest to Kurt Schottenheimer and be all smiles about it. I do know, however, that regardless of who is your coordinator... if you have Arnaz Battle back there fielding punts, well... 4.4 AVG is probably the best you're going to get. Personnel is where we're lacking mostly and it won't get any better if we don't get a returner. (cougharenascough)
So yep, it's official: Kurt Schottenheimer is the new special teams coordinator for the 49ers. I'll hold my tongue. (PressDemocrat.com)
Here's some notes on Schottenheimer.. really not liking the bit about "special teams is defensive minded." To me that says you're totally cool with 4.4 AVG. (PressDemocrat.com)
Coach Singletary says that the team will make some moves this offseason to show everyone that special teams is a priority. Cool deal. (PressDemocrat.com)
Oh wow, people think about this? They think this is a possibility? Tebow to the Niners? I just.. I mean.. wow. I'd take Tebow.. in the sixth round or so, good prospect for that range, in my opinion. I suppose he'd be a better pick than Kentwan Balmer? (SacBee.com)
The 49ers aren't likely to pursue a veteran QB this offseason with Kurt Warner not available. I did toy with the thought of Jason Campbell for a bit, but it seems unlikely. (PressDemocrat.com)
Samuel Lam takes a look at some of the free agent running backs. Love the Bush-Gore nickname, made me laugh for real. One name I'd look at in the FB list if Kreider from the Cardinals, I think he's pretty underrated. (Examiner.com)
Hey check it out, our Rams blog rated an ex-49er pretty high. Remember Billy Bajema? Cool stuff. I mean, he was valuable for the team but uh.. I gotta admit, he was my first player to cut on Madden every franchise. (TurfShowTimes.com)
So.. you know one of the biggest trends I've noticed at our Seahawks blog. Dey mad. Dey so mad. (FieldGulls.com)
Disclaimer: I'm not actually as upset with the Schottenheimer hiring as I sound. That is all. Just kidding.. O'Doyle rules! Ok anyway, that's the end of my disclaimer.
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what I like about Schottenheimer
is that he’s coached Defensive Backs quite a bit, defense in general, linebackers, etc. Not that other ST coaches haven’t done those things…he’s also coaching defense at the East-West game so that helps with scouting. He’s experienced, a good pedigree, hopefully he can contribute in a few areas and be a good leader for the young guys he’ll be coaching on special teams, since that’s generally where players get their start.
"Vernon is going to be a great tight end one day, but he's got to put the whole package together." - Thanks Sing for echoing this.
I think the O-Line would be called the Cabinet
since the cabinet is the supporting cast usually.
What could we nickname the Bush/Gore tandem?
"Vernon is going to be a great tight end one day, but he's got to put the whole package together." - Thanks Sing for echoing this.
Dumb and Duller...
oh wait, we’re talking about the players, not the Pres/VP combo…
A fossil at STC.
Nooooo. not Jim Fossel ; ) How could Mike Singletary not know that Al Everest was our future!
Barry Zito: Mike Hampton with a guitar
Probably because Al Everest isn't our future.
Sing did not fire Everest as much as his contract was up and he was having some sort of personal issues.
Some may think that the above is not true but I have seen where Sing has lied… he may leave some things out but he doesn’t lie…
Also, Schottenhiemer has a lot of good experience and is still interested in learning the game.. as he spent this last year studying the college offenses and what defenses work against them.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
I love Dan Kreider!
The most accomplished University of New Hampshire grad ever… I know that’s not saying much, but he is the best we have.
Defensive Minded
What’s wrong with that? In no way is 4.4ypr a defensive figure. The more yards you get in the return game, the better your defense is set up for when/where they get started.
To me, a defensive minded ST coach says they care more about tackles than returns.
I chose water over wine... Jars of formaldehyde... think of all the things I missed... Why'd you make me a scientist?
by James Brady on Jan 19, 2010 10:43 AM PST up reply actions
you gotta give the guy more credit than that.
in reading the transcript of his call, it sounds like he’s into proper positioning and not into lateral movement from the return man. It’s sound. i don’t think you can realistically expect a man to stay on his block in the return game, you really only have a split second to get a helmet on someone. this guy could be the one to finally unlock Hill’s speed and utilize it in an effective way.
Hill will be a good gunner and nothing more.
I mean, he’ll be a good receiver. But he’s not a return guy or anything.
I chose water over wine... Jars of formaldehyde... think of all the things I missed... Why'd you make me a scientist?
by James Brady on Jan 19, 2010 12:05 PM PST up reply actions
Defensive minded
ST is somewhat more about the defense. I think most of the guys who play on the unit are defense players. But your job is to win or alter field position, try and force turnovers and successfully get the ball back to the offense. Other than big returns, everything about ST is caution and discipline. Sounds like defense to me.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
I'm just hesitant to trust in the "tough minded, physical, hard nosed.."
philosophy which is what they said AGAIN when it did absolutely nothing for us on offense this year. I just don’t want to hear those string of words together again.
I chose water over wine... Jars of formaldehyde... think of all the things I missed... Why'd you make me a scientist?
by James Brady on Jan 19, 2010 10:57 AM PST up reply actions
Understood
Not sure if that’s him repeating Sing language or his own football belief (likely the latter since he has a defense background and is a Schottenheimer). I get physical, especially on ST. Gotta enjoy violent contact.. Hard nosed is an old term I ignore. Tough minded or mentally tough is something I agree I want in a player or coach. Generally I ignore coach speak since, like politicians, they get interviewed so much they’re mostly going to lean on terms with which they are familiar.
You gotta bring ass to get ass.
=)
I loved the paragraph from Maiocco’s Press Democrat. “As far as the return game, Singletary said the club is putting together its plan for free agency and will see which players are unrestricted free agents, which are restricted, and which players may become available in trades. The 49ers might add a return man in the draft, too”.
I could picture it now. First game of the year at home against
Arizona, Josh Cribbs of the 49ers returns a punt for a touchdown which closes the deal to end the game. Consequently I go online and buy a Cribbs jersey =).
beautiful lol
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