49ers GM/Coach Search: Jim Harbaugh Might Require Mike Lombardi
by David Fucillo on Jan 3, 2011 1:47 PM PST
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PrintAs the 49ers search for a general manager and head coach moves along, it appears to be morphing into a single search. While the 49ers will not confirm or deny the Jim Harbaugh rumors, the volume of information on this subject would indicate Harbaugh is the top choice to be the next head coach of the San Francisco 49ers.
We've seen a million and one stories with most of them pushing Trent Baalke as the heir apparenty for the GM job. However, the momentum has just as quickly begun to swing away from Trent Baalke being the obvious choice. Some folks are sitting on Baalke for GM, but Mike Lombardi is starting to emerge as a potentially more likely target. It's all rumor and hearsay at this point so we can only take it with a big fat grain of salt. However, as was the case last week, the more smoke you get, the more likely there's fire right behind it.
Mike Florio over at Pro Football Talk has had plenty of links related to the 49ers current search for a GM and head coach. A little earlier today he posted that a league source expressed to PFT "a very strong feeling/hunch that Harbaugh would be paired not with Baalke but with NFL Network's Mike Lombardi." The idea appears to be that Harbaugh might not be comfortable with a Baalke-led front office. I'd probably be a bit skeptical about a front office being led by this guy.
But seriously, whether or not your gut tells you (like it does Tre9er) all the Baalke talk was a smokescreen for Lombardi, this just shows how quickly news can change when it's based on rumors and anonymous league sources. At the end of the day barring some shaking change of events, somebody will have tweeted or written an article with the correct answer. That person will claim to be all-knowing at that point even though the person who wrote anything prior to this past weekend will likely be getting it right because of dumb luck more than anything else.
It's a lot of fun to discuss, but I'm also just anxious for this search to end and to see some white smoke come up from 49ers headquarters. I'd have to imagine at some point this week we'll finally get an answer.
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This is no rumor , because i tweeted to to Sam ...!!
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Can someone tell me who lombardi is responsible for drafting i should know he worked
for the niners in the walsh days but the professer was resposible for getting the best players in the draft or free-agency.I’m trying to get some amunation on him before i start ‘’ hating’’on him lol kidding.
by Jayubb415rebirth on Jan 3, 2011 2:46 PM PST up reply actions
Yea me to i think i'm hoping he signs i don't no what root for in tonights orange bowl
part of me wants stanford to lose n maybe then hill sign with us the other half wants him to win so he will get bcs out of his system.But ive always been a fan of beamer ball i like the players they put out i know josh morgan is pumped for V-tech.I’m not sure about lombardi though he’s been fired by his last to jobs,i know the NFL-network makes him look a little better just don’t know if he’s the dude to do it
by Jayubb415rebirth on Jan 3, 2011 3:10 PM PST up reply actions
If he wins
I think he is more likely to leave on a high note. If he loses, maybe he comes back to prove something.
If they interview marvin lewis i hope its just for DC because he hasn't won ''sqadusch''
to be the head coach of the S.F 49ers we whooped cincy in 2 SBs like charles barkley would say ‘’bill wash is turning over in his grave’’lol
by Jayubb415rebirth on Jan 3, 2011 3:49 PM PST up reply actions
Good News
This is the best rumor/pairing that I’ve heard thus far. Let’s see if Jed & Family actually shells out the money to bring in this power duo.
Although, I’m not getting any hopes up until I finally hear an official announcement. There’s far too many sources and rumors going around the media.
Why is our off-season more exciting than our regular season?!
Jed definitely said
Money is not an object to hiring the best people for the jobs.
No more mock draft sig for now...
That's what Jed said..
Though he is playing with Mommy & Daddy’s money…so if anybody can ruin all of this for us, it the true owners.
Why is our off-season more exciting than our regular season?!
At any rate, it will be after tonight's game, and as late as Wed I'd bet
until we find out
Trust me, I have no idea either.
Nitwitter
Yep
I doubt anything will go down tonight. I don’t think Harbaugh would take the focus off his team win or lose. Announcement could go down tomorrow or Wednesday though. Have the 49ers interviewed a minority coaching candidate yet?
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 3, 2011 2:05 PM PST up reply actions
He hasn't been fired yet
He’s still the HC for the Bengals
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 3, 2011 2:11 PM PST up reply actions
not under contract next season though
so they can talk to him, I believe
Trust me, I have no idea either.
Nitwitter
Jim Harbaugh, you've just won the Orange Bowl. What are you doing next?
“I’m going to San Francisco!”
that's what I said...like players declare for NFL draft after Bowl Games
wonder if Harbaugh will do that? NOT!
Trust me, I have no idea either.
Nitwitter
luck declares and says he want to play for niners
harbaugh says he wants to be the coach of the niners
sweet.
then the disneyland commercial ends…….
"You know whats funny? I always thought uhm dogs lay eggs and I learned something new today" Peter Griffin
by HUNGRY HUNTER on Jan 3, 2011 2:36 PM PST up reply actions
Morteson said harbaugh might go to michigan but said harbaugh said it was important
that stanford wins this game tonight by the way they said elway was down there n he would try n talk to harbaugh after the game.But i think theres nothing in denver but scrubs he comes here we got talent upn down our ‘’ Roster Baaabyyy’’
by Jayubb415rebirth on Jan 3, 2011 3:22 PM PST up reply actions
I've said it before and I'll say it again ...
The MOST important piece of the puzzle so far as the on-the-field product (and results) is concerned is the new head coach. If Jim Harbaugh is your guy, and I think that he is absolutely the right guy, then doesn’t it just make good sense to see who he would prefer to work with if he’s hired? That doesn’t necessarily commit you to his preference, but it certainly helps you understand what it would take to get him hired. Then you can decide — you’re either willing to do that or your not. Not rocket science — ask the question, then make a decision.
by 49erFanSince1950 on Jan 3, 2011 2:04 PM PST reply actions
That's why
when I heard they were interviewing Lombardi last week, I immediately thought “They want Harbaugh”. Then when he said “I’m not a serious candidate” I was a bit confused.
Maybe a lot of people were confusing the 49ers desire to keep Baalke around with their desire to make him their GM?
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 3, 2011 2:09 PM PST up reply actions
I'm glad Lombardi gave us a perfect way to get hired
Interview for a position, then write an article how you aren’t a serious candidate, and watch your future employer come crawling back.
Nice.
I’d love to see Harbaugh here with whoever he feels comfortable with to assist him in the FO. I still hold out hope for a Harbaugh/Lombardi tandem and a trade with Carolina to get the number 1 pick.= for Luck.
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You know how you keep repeating something...
All day today ESPN is talking about US and Harbaugh! Keep on saying it so it can come true. I believe that this game will showcase who will be with our team next year.
Here's money for a cab. Now entering sleep mode. beep beep beep zzzzzzzzz
Insisting Lombardi has to be apart of the package is a red flag. Why in the world anyone insist Lombardi has come to along? I know he does well in the media field, but that is media.
Digital Garbage
I’d say his NFL resume is better than Baalke’s, but that’s just me.
by Doctor Kajita on Jan 3, 2011 2:08 PM PST up reply actions
if Baalke stays as VP of Personnel does that make it easier to swallow?
Trust me, I have no idea either.
Nitwitter
Lombardi would desperately need some help. How many colleges players do you think he’s looked at? I’ll have to look back at his resume but I don’t think Mike has even been in position to pick the players for a draft.
Digital Garbage
Baalke was in the same position last year. Singeltary had a lot of input on the draft as do most head coaches.
IF Harbaugh feels he can fulfill his vision with Lombardi better than Baalke, why wouldn’t it be a better fit?
by Doctor Kajita on Jan 3, 2011 2:17 PM PST up reply actions
Because Baalke whispered the picks into Singletary’s ear. Get me a big ugly OT, I need a guard who doesn’t need to be on guard of me punching him in the face, can I get another Patrick Willis and someone who won’t fumble punts. Baalke filled in all the blank names even if he wasn’t creating the shopping list.
Digital Garbage
Based on one successful draft (I think it’s safe to say it was a successful), you’re willing to anoint Baalke the future GM?
What about a change of identity? 49ers need one. Is Baalke the right guy for that? If he is, fine. But if the process of redefining the 49ers identity is hindered because Jed needs to be puppet master, then I can’t advocate it. That’s just conjecture, of course.
by Doctor Kajita on Jan 3, 2011 2:24 PM PST up reply actions
No let me ask this
Based on 2 minute TV segments on NFL Network you are willing to hire Mike Lombardi?
Digital Garbage
Baalke is a Parcells guy
and such he believes in size and power. He knows nothing about offensive creativity. All he will do is try and re-create the 90’s Giants because he know that that formula has success behind it.
How do you know this?
Are you living in Baalke’s head? Do Belichick’s Patriots resemble the ’86 Giants?
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 3, 2011 2:28 PM PST up reply actions
Sean Peyton is a Parcell's guy
You may want re-think this simple cookie-cutter approach.
Digital Garbage
these men are coaches and have good GM's backing them up
Baalke is a GM and not a coach.
Belichick had Scott Pioli
Sean Payton has Mickey Loomis
Thus they have good GM’s backing them up in the search for talent for their systems.
Ohhhh now it's the GM
So lets completely switch the argument. How many of those GM’s have ties to Walsh?
Digital Garbage
If Jim Harbaugh likes him
then yes. Sad but true.
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 3, 2011 2:27 PM PST up reply actions
Based on 2 minute TV segments on NFL Network you are willing to hire Mike Lombardi?
No, of course not. I base it on his ties to the good ole’ 49ers and Bill Walsh. Naive? Yes. But I think that’s better than what Jed has hand picked for the franchise the last several years.
by Doctor Kajita on Jan 3, 2011 2:32 PM PST up reply actions
No, it’s tying it to a foundation, strategy, mindset, etc. that has worked.
by Doctor Kajita on Jan 3, 2011 2:37 PM PST up reply actions
Agreed. If we can see it employed…scratch that. If we can see some semblance of offensive competency, then I’m game. I don’t care if it’s WCO or not. Forgive my infatuation with the good ole days.
by Doctor Kajita on Jan 3, 2011 2:48 PM PST up reply actions
But...
I think the main reason to hire a Lombardi is if that’s who it would take to get Harbaugh, then do it. Sounds desperate, but I think the 49ers have been a desperate franchise for years.
Lombardi’s ties to the 49ers/Walsh is just a nice supplement to have.
by Doctor Kajita on Jan 3, 2011 2:41 PM PST up reply actions
Wanting Lombardi is a reg flag on Harbaugh
Just as much as Baalke is a red flag on Jed York.
by Doctor Kajita on Jan 3, 2011 2:49 PM PST up reply actions
He worked under Al
so you’re probably right. Who knows what the title of GM means with the Raiders. The thing about Lombardi is that he may have more connections around the league than Baalke and most importantly he has worked with Harbaugh before.
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 3, 2011 2:19 PM PST up reply actions
From this SI article written by Lombardi
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/football/nfl/specials/draft/2008/04/14/lombardi.mocks/
is it possible he helped Bill Walsh select players in his drafts, in an advisory position. And is he suggesting he played a hand in drafting Jerry Rice?
C'mon Beane! Close off the bottom deck and reopen the top!
He was Walsh’s gopher. He picked up the college tapes and ju ju bees from the mini-mart.
Digital Garbage
Looks like Mike
ate all the Ju Ju Bees on the way back from the mini mart.
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 3, 2011 2:30 PM PST up reply actions
We should Vince Wilfork for GM
It only makes sense.
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 3, 2011 2:35 PM PST up reply actions
"hire"
We should “hire” Vince Wilfork for GM.
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 3, 2011 2:37 PM PST up reply actions
He certainly had a lot of front office jobs
But his tenure with the 49ers under Walsh was an entry level position.
Digital Garbage
But he still understands what Walsh means to the 49ers and to football. I think that’s important. It’s not the only reason to hire someone, but I think it’s something many people take for granted.
by Doctor Kajita on Jan 3, 2011 2:35 PM PST up reply actions
even still....entry level positions
are when new employees are most like a sponge in their environment. Soaking in as much as they can and taking notes on how the boss is conducting his business.
C'mon Beane! Close off the bottom deck and reopen the top!
Wants to know...
which mini-mart sells college tapes.
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Jan 3, 2011 8:29 PM PST up reply actions
Fooch, any time you post a poll with “Jim Harbaugh” and “good fit in San Francisco” in the same sentence, you will automatically get 90% Yes votes.
You could even say “Would HC Jim harbaugh and GM Matt Millen be a good fit in San Francsico?” and everyone would say yes.
9/8/10: 49ers go 11-5, Lose to Falcons first round. Smitty: 3500/25/15. Gore: 1300 yards, 10 TDs. Crabtree: 1000 yards, 7 TDs. Vernon: 900 yards, 8 TDs
by MichaelClutchtree on Jan 3, 2011 2:13 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
poll
Yea, I figured that’s the case. When Lombardi interviewed I added a poll with the good fit question and he was getting 61% of the yes votes. This probably brings a good chunk of the no votes into the yes column.
by David Fucillo on Jan 3, 2011 2:15 PM PST up reply actions
Post it on your next Harbuagh/GM thread!
9/8/10: 49ers go 11-5, Lose to Falcons first round. Smitty: 3500/25/15. Gore: 1300 yards, 10 TDs. Crabtree: 1000 yards, 7 TDs. Vernon: 900 yards, 8 TDs
by MichaelClutchtree on Jan 3, 2011 2:17 PM PST up reply actions
You could even say "Would HC Jim harbaugh and GM Matt Millen be a good fit in San Francsico?" and everyone would say yes.
I’m not that desperate.
by Doctor Kajita on Jan 3, 2011 2:16 PM PST up reply actions
I would take Harbaugh with anyone
Like Harbaugh and Marisa Miller actually thats not a bad idea
Kellen Moore is awesome
I hear there's good talent
among the players in the Lingerie Bowl. Dibs on scouting that one!
I undertand your point
But no matter who the coach is Millen would destroy even the Pats with any sort of control…Marisa Miller is actually more qualified.
Screw Harbaugh
Get Marissa Miller on the phone STAT!
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 3, 2011 2:50 PM PST up reply actions
Actually
Can I do it the other way around please? I’m more than happy to get Harbaugh on the phone
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I would take Harbaugh with anyone
manraj proves my point
do it fooch!
9/8/10: 49ers go 11-5, Lose to Falcons first round. Smitty: 3500/25/15. Gore: 1300 yards, 10 TDs. Crabtree: 1000 yards, 7 TDs. Vernon: 900 yards, 8 TDs
by MichaelClutchtree on Jan 3, 2011 3:20 PM PST up reply actions
YOU SHOULD BE PUNCHED IN THE FACE!
MILLEN IS 666 EVEN AS A BROADCASTER! RATHER HAVE JH AND STEVE YOUNG
Californa is world PVP at it's finest.
Lombardi/Harbaugh sounds expensive.....
by IRONxMIKE on Jan 3, 2011 2:14 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
lol
is that a hair piece?
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by HUNGRY HUNTER on Jan 3, 2011 2:38 PM PST up reply actions
Who are we? We are a west coast team with a legacy of Bill Walsh, innovative offense, and solid quarterbacking.
Steve Young said it best on the KNBR radio show that this team needs to identify with our legacy from the ’80’s and 90’s.
Nolan was all about the Ravens and strong defense.
Singletary was all about the Chicago Bears and even stronger defense.
And we wonder why our offense sucks???
Baalke is a Parcells guy which means Giants and again strong defense and running game but weak on passing and creativity.
I want a coach and GM who will bring Walsh and the West Coast back into the building!!!
Lombardi worked for Walsh and is a nice bridge to that legacy.
If Harbaugh is creative on offense and anywhere close to the innovation that Walsh did then we may be back in business.
Even Billick would work as he worked for Walsh back in the past as well.
The identity of our team should be strong on offense and at QB. This team has no idea of what it wants to be or should be and neither does Jed even though it is staring him in the face. Bring Walsh and his legacy back into the building.
The blueprint is clear to me; enough of this super strong defense and a running game. I want to see some creative offense that can’t be stopped!!
The first question in any interview should be “How do you feel about Bill Walsh and how have you implemented his ideas, strategies, and techniques into your philosophy of football?”.
Fear the beard indeed.
Just because Baalke...
worked with Parcells a decade ago doesn’t mean he’s trying to re-create the 86’ Giants.
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 3, 2011 2:25 PM PST up reply actions
YES IT DOES
OH MAH GAWD DAS HOW IT WURKS IF U WORRK 4 SOME1 DEN U TRY 2 COPY WUT DEY DOOO!!1111 ITS PHYSIKS!111
Er… sorry. I think I got possessed by John York’s hairpiece.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS: WORLD CHAMPIONS!
Touchdown Forty Niners!
Giants Baseball: Torture. It hurts so good.
Yes, please.
I’d love this combo.
Through 10 games, this looks to me like a 5-11 team.
twitter me @grantmp1
THAT'S NOT HIM!!!!!!
Drummer was saying something about Jed tweeting…that’s a parody account. Read the tweets…seriously think that’s Jed? Jim Irsay is the only owner who’s actively tweeting real info.
Trust me, I have no idea either.
Nitwitter
JedYork49 is the same as the Jimmy Raye and Nate Davis accounts...hilarious, but not real
Jed TEXTED Schefter about winning the division
Trust me, I have no idea either.
Nitwitter
It was a text
And go to that twitter and tell me its actually Jed…
What's Pop's Harbaugh doing these day's , maybe he can be the new Gm ...!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!
OT: We Niner Fans are funny like that
“I probably was,” Smith said. “I’ve gone through enough of that. It’s laughable to play like that — to throw an incompletion and get booed. That stuff is not fazing me at this point. I can deal with that.”
Read more: 49ers notebook: Alex Smith gets to pick his spot
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Alex is a man
Say what you will about Alex’s performance on the field, the dude was a total professional from day 1. He could have thrown so many Ryan Leaf tantrums and thrown a lot of people under the bus. He never did. I have a lot of respect for him but it just wasn’t meant to be.
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 3, 2011 2:42 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
He's obviously a pretty good guy
and really smart, too — I believe he graduated from Utah after his Junior year.
He just wasn’t really all that great at football.
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We'll see
His story is not over yet. Lot’s of QB’s struggle early in their careers. I’m not saying that he can turn it around but it’s possible.
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 3, 2011 2:54 PM PST up reply actions
Is Jed reading this? I hear Baalke was weighed on fan opinion
Baalke Billick 2011
"Derek Smith is #1 in Backfield Penetrations"
i hope thats true....
He says he wants to be hands off as far as football operations go… but he can really do some negative damages should he get his grubby hands on this decision and mess it up. LET THE FANS MESS IT UP (or FIX IT)… we deserve that right.
DUH moment of the day for Jed York and his "interviews"
The first question in any interview should be "How do you feel about Bill Walsh and how have you implemented his ideas, strategies, and techniques into your philosophy of football?".
Ha, as if impulsive Eddie could get back to anyone quick
he always had to check with Senior in Youngstown.
Harbaugh is a Norcal man
Why did no one say that Harbaugh grew up in Palo Alto? Was he a Niners fan?
Kellen Moore is awesome
He did not grow up in Palo Alto
He live there for like 1 or 2 years.
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 3, 2011 2:52 PM PST up reply actions
I'm sorry, but doesn't it seem like the Rooney Rule is kind
of counteractive to its own purpose? I’m sure its well meaning but, I’d be pissed if I was only being interviewed to satisfy the rule.
interviews
Part of the reason for it was giving minority candidates experience in the interview setting. I believe Tony Dungy has vouched for it in that regard.
by David Fucillo on Jan 3, 2011 2:56 PM PST up reply actions
just curious
wonder what the ratio of white to minorities are in the NFL at starting positions? We should carry this over ….
Californa is world PVP at it's finest.
I can vouch for that. I guess its actually more sad that a rule like that even has to
be implemented. Such is our world.
Another interesting reason for Harbaugh to come to the Niners....
he will get to coach against his bro in his first season (a cute little story line for the NFL to play)
Harbaugh bowl
I heard the Manning bowl is really really awkward for Peyton’s and Eli’s brother.
Kellen Moore is awesome
ah yes, the infamous Cooper Manning..
i think he got hurt in HS or something
better athlete than both
Too bad. I bet thanksgiving is awkward for him.
So Eli superbowl ring, just like your brothers. and cooper… nice… watch?
Who the hell is naming these kids?
… Wait…
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS: WORLD CHAMPIONS!
Touchdown Forty Niners!
Giants Baseball: Torture. It hurts so good.
Denver is only scary because
Elway now being there. Carolina isn’t even going after him/have a shot I don’t think. At least from the speculation I have read from the ‘experts’
I find it curious everyone is discounting Harbaugh staying at Stanford
Anyone that has something to say says he is leaving. Yet I have now seen two or three interviews with John where he says he thinks his brother will stay. Yet, he did preface it by saying he isn’t sure and wouldn’t be surprised to see anything.
They both have mentioned how they are really close, I lend more credence to his word than any of the supposed ‘experts’ with ‘league sources.’
Fair
But doesn’t mean he isn’t just simply keeping options open for his dream job whatever that may be, Michigan or NFL…
Oh
I am not trying to say he is leaning towards staying, I’d just give it an even shot against Michigan, Us, or even Denver, no one else seems to.
I know that's what you are saying
I’m just saying I give Stanford the worst chance of all. I think there is a chance, but I don’t think it’s even with Michigan or the Niners.
I think if Luck stays, so will Harbaugh.
Luck may well decide to stay and finish his studies.. A Stanford degree is not something to take lightly and he will now come under tremendous pressure from Alumni and boosters to stay in school.
by suffrin9erfan on Jan 3, 2011 10:08 PM PST up reply actions
I hate that you may be right...
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS: WORLD CHAMPIONS!
Touchdown Forty Niners!
Giants Baseball: Torture. It hurts so good.
I Called the Baalke Thing a Smokecreen too!!
But listen, how much more experienced is Lombardi than Baalke? His highest position was with the Oakland Raiders, under Al Davis; honestly do you really think he had final personel decisions there? Many of you didn’t want Baalke because he didn’t have experience. Where does this leave you with Lombardi? Personally, I think it would be a great move to bring in Lombardi and retain Baalke. That would be a nice combo in the FO
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Jan 3, 2011 3:01 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Lets not confuse my "support"
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Jan 3, 2011 5:14 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Lets not confuse my "support"
For Baalke as an indication that I wouldn’t rather have Lombardi. I honestly think a Lombardi-Baalke 1-2 punch would work great.
Drummer: I understand your sig, and that you are the “rat”, but we are just going to have to see how it plays out. Lombardi said Baalke would be hired in 48 hours, this was what? 96 hours ago? Various reports established Baalke as the leading candidate, yet he hasn’t been promoted yet. It seemed all but imminent three days ago, but now there appears to be much more uncertainty regarding it now. Baalke could still be promoted, but as of now my point stands.
Plus, to all those fans who were saying that they didn’t support Baalke only because of his lack of experience (not his association with the previous regime), but now support Lombardi. Answer me this: How does that make any sense? How much more experience does Lombardi have making personel decisions than Baalke?
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Jan 3, 2011 5:22 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Remember when I posted..
how Baalke could be a sticking point in the HC hire? We had a long thread about that.
Baalke Billick 2011
"Derek Smith is #1 in Backfield Penetrations"
I Do
And you being right, doesn’t make me wrong! I do remember that EPIC thread, but that single back and forth doesn’t correlate with this certain argument.
I was making a point about experience and people who used that as the primary/sole reason for not supporting Baalke, and how these people can now throw in for Lombardi.
It must be noted that I didn’t have a problem with Baalke’s lack of experience and actually think Lombardi would be a great hire.
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Jan 3, 2011 5:35 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Cohn and coaching search
I usually dislike his articles, but he makes a good point. I always assumed we had pretty good talent, but uh…
http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20110102/NEWS/110109954/1057/SPORTS0908?p=all&tc=pgall
That is one of the most ridiculous articles I have ever read
I will give you, he makes some very valid points, very valid. But the way he writes it, he comes of as an upset and frustrated fan rather than an unbiased journalist.
That said I have never liked him so take my opinion with a grain of salt.
How is it ridiculous but have very very valid points?
Cohn always sounds like a disgruntled fan. But he is also always someone that looks at the team with regular glasses instead of rose colored. I think he is harder on the Niners Organization than any other journalist.
No he doesn't have rose colored glasses
I suppose they are Indigo, or whatever the opposite of rose would be. He never has anything good to say, his bias goes the other way it isn’t proper journalism in my opinion. He isn’t writing an opinion column he is writing as a sports reporter.
I said he makes some valid points because he does, doesn’t mean they aren’t tainted with blind rage and useless attacks. He goes after Justin Smith for no reason whatsoever as well as other beloved professionals.
He has his moments I'll give you that.
But honestly, what has York done in the last 10 years to instill any faith in this organization? I think Cohn sees it more real than even we do as fans. Frankly, our talent really isn’t that good, and Nolan and Singletary DID set us back a couple years.
It remains to be seen
How much Sing set us back. Our talent is simply unproven, but could be with the right guy (it also could not be). I don’t care about Cohn’s opinion on the ownership I care about him taking shots at players on the team who have been nothing but professional, regardless of their level of play. You want to say they underachieved fine, but some of his statements go further than that. Main example being Justin Smith
That was the only thing he said that was uncalled for
and that I agree. I was shocked when I read it, since Smith is a consumate professional.
However, he is spot on regarding everything else.
Well there are others
He doesn’t mention Aubrayo, who granted didn’t have a spectacular season like last year, but we still haven’t allowed a 100 yard rusher and that is a lot due to him.
He doesn’t put Gore in the elite offensive players. Based on what, his age and injuries, his level of play has yet to decrease since he’s been in the league, it could next year, but it might not.
He says another keeper is Andy Lee, who is a kicker (really? really? You label him a Kicker, he kicks the ball, but his position is Punter, give me a break)
The entire article is laced with the sarcasm of a middle schooler, it is absurd to take seriously. ‘That gives us a count of three elites on defense, a rather intimate group.’ That is simply terrible…
I didn't get any major hate or even sarcasm out of that article.
Maybe you disagree with his opinions and that’s fine, but the guy doesn’t attack anyone in any way.
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I said in a post up above
That I generally don’t like him, so I preface that here. But there is plenty of sarcasm throughout. I also agree with some of his assessments of players, just some that were frankly uncalled for from a journalistic standpoint.
Justin Smith: When he does not get thrown out of games, Smith is one of the premier defensive tackles in the league.
How is that first part even relevant. And it was one game singular, not plural. Also from all accounts he is a consummate professional. That is an unnecessary jab used simply to stimulate a response. For a journalist (which he is), I find that to be extremely disingenuous.
Hum
I don’t think that’s particularly sarcastic or uncalled for. He DID get tossed out of a game (however tenuous the circumstances may have been).
We can agree to disagree – I’m not attacking your view of him, only expressing that I don’t see what you describe. Maybe it is your bias, or maybe it’s mine.
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Cohn is just a hater, plain and simple
Smith got ejected on a crap call, and he leads with “when he’s not busy getting kicked out of games”
Right, okay.
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Eh. He deliberately writes negative crap to try and instigate responses.
He does the same stuff about Billy Beane and the A’s.
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A's organization is worse than the Niners
but they are close. At least the A’s have been relevant in the last decade.
Cohn can be brutal and tries to cause junk, but again, what have the Yorks done to instill confidence since they took over? It’s been one mistake after another.
Hmm
Only have read one paragraph so far and am already wondering about lack of mention of nose tackle on the “D”. I guess if it’s not a glory position he doesn’t consider consistent solid play (well, generally consistent given the hold out).
by ColoradoNiner on Jan 3, 2011 3:36 PM PST up reply actions
He is talking about FRANCHISE building blocks
Franklin is good, but Franchise building, I don’t think so. Especially since he is going to be tough to sign.
Lowell Cohn
…is a flaming doucher in every possible way.
He basically could have written that about any franchise
Peyton Manning, ya he’s the best QB in the league but outside Reggie Wayne no one else on offense looks promising.
On defense, yes I have to say Freeney and Mathis are building blocks but I wouldn’t want anyone else on the team.
You can’t exactly say the Colts are loaded with talent ….
Digital Garbage
Cohn...
is more suited to be a blogger blurting whatever he feels like whenever he wants rather than a professional journalist and reporter.
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"hey, did you see what that DOUCHEBAG Lowell Cohn wrote?!? It's crap! You gotta read it!"
mission accomplished
Trust me, I have no idea either.
Nitwitter
lol yeah
Although I’m glad he’s around, because its good to hear all perspectives. He’s sort of like a lunatic fan that’s always angry and running his mouth, lol. We get plenty of the professionals, so it isn’t like he needs to fill a gap.
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Oh lord..
Please don’t tell me the Niners are seriously letting a college HC with no NFL head coaching experience dictate front office staffing. That’s what desperate and substandard franchises do.
Truth is Harbaugh may be another Mike Nolan. I don’t know about hitching the Niners collective wagon hoping that yet another neophyte will turn into Bill Walsh. Wake up, People! The 80’s are over!
Aside from that whole "success as a head coach" thing that Harbaugh has done in San Diego and at Stanford
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Blind faith in anyone is folly
save maybe for Belichick. It’s all a crap shoot.
I like Harbaugh’s chances, that’s all.
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 3, 2011 3:20 PM PST up reply actions
singletary was a HOFer..
NFL talent does not a coach make.
Running a pro style offense in college that defenses have tremendously hard time stopping, coaching the best QB prospect in the draft, turning a one win team into a top 5 team in 4 years. Yeah, Singletary and Harbaugh Comparisons are legit.
a pro style offense ...
in college, with an exceptional college QB who, contrary to popular belief, is a question mark at the NFL level.
when the Raiders went to the Super Bowl
by 49erEmpire on Jan 3, 2011 3:14 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
San Diego and Stanford aren’t the NFL. There are far more college HC turned NFL failures than successes.
give me someone that has a track record of developing nfl QBs and offenses, but can manage a game well and can adjust on the fly. Not sure if that guy exists.
no coach will be the perfect candidate
first off, nobody with those kinds of credentials would be available for hire.
Secondly, how many of those people are there in the first place?
Gotta take risks, man. Harbaugh is by no means a guaranteed success, but he’s got a lot of positives going for him.
Harbaugh
He’s developed a Division 1AA guy into an NFL QB and has another one, some guy named Luck, on his way to the NFL.
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 3, 2011 3:22 PM PST up reply actions
Nah
Typical Stanford QB. Big white stiff. Think Chad Hutchinson 2.0.
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 3, 2011 3:25 PM PST up reply actions
He's a great college quarterback,
like Alex Smith, David Carr, Ryan Leaf, Ken Dorsey , Danny Wuerfful, Gino Torretta, you know great college QBs. Let’s not get into the annointing business until he is actually a success at the next level.
Valid once again but...
you said you wanted a guy who has developed NFL QB’s. Harbaugh is 2 for 2 in that department so far.
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 3, 2011 3:34 PM PST up reply actions
Once again
Comparing one college QB to the next is garbage without considering other aspects. Did Ryan Leaf play in a pro style system? Did Ken Dorsey get drafted number 1 (7th round)? Luck is so superior to any other QB in the draft, already runs a pro system, already makes adjustments, goes through progressions, and knows how to look off safties. These are all things Alex Smith,the one you used as a talking point, still cannot do. But you’re right, Harbaugh = Singletary, Luck = Smith.
The other aspect is...
a horrible organization, which has practically consumed one #1 draft pick (A. Smith). Brady at #199, an undrafted Kurt Warner and other standout low rd picks. are examples of functional organizations and coaching properly developing talent, including teaching young quarterbacks how to look off safeties and making sight adjustments at the line. Alex Smith’s only sin was being drafted to a inept NFL franchise.
now let me get back to my talking points…
What are your talking points?
We shouldn’t hire or draft anyone because no one is a sure thing?
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 3, 2011 4:08 PM PST up reply actions
nah..
i was accused of sticking to talking points earlier.
My point is that the hot candidate is not the best candidate, regardless of ESPN hype or blog love. This process is moving way too fast for my liking.
At the very least, let’s wait until the Patriots (after the super bowl), Steelers or other structurally sound organizations are out of the playoffs, to pick a GM or even a coach.
makes sense
I don’t agree but I can see that perspective.
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 3, 2011 4:23 PM PST up reply actions
agree to disagree..
and that, my friends, is civility..boom goes the dynamite!
It's funny
that we hate how rushed things have gone, but yet, NOTHING has happened. Nobody has been hired, etc – just rumors of such.
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Hasn’t every NFL quarterback been great in College? You don’t make it to the next level without being good in college.
there are exceptions to the rule
and he wasn’t very good until he had Brady and Belichick around him everyday. Also, he was as good as Leinart. Carroll left it to a gut feeling between the guys
Agreed
but you said “every” and I was simply pointing out that you were incorrect.
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 3, 2011 4:34 PM PST up reply actions
There are also
far more NFL HC turned failures than successes. What’s your point?
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 3, 2011 3:24 PM PST up reply actions
He wants
someone who he knows will be successful with the Niners. Like…………….
God...
is going to be great on the corporate luncheon circuit.
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 3, 2011 4:25 PM PST up reply actions
watch how fast ..
the new stadium would be built in SF. Come on, is Gavin Newsom gonna say no to God?
and on the 8th day
The grandest stadium in the world was made and the men and animals praised the Lord.
I hope this isn’t blasphemist
water will be turned into wine...
until the 4th quarter when concessions are closed
by wbstylee on Jan 3, 2011 4:33 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
and with just one football
all the receivers were satisfied with their touches and the egos were diminished. A miracle!!!
Bwhaha
Is God from the Bill Walsh or Bill Parcells coaching tree?
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 3, 2011 4:35 PM PST up reply actions
Your point is valid
but who said anything about Harbaugh dictating anything? Who would you prefer?
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 3, 2011 3:18 PM PST up reply actions
Only two Niners head coaches ever had previous NFL HC experience (not counting interim)...
Dennis Erickson and Red Strader. (True story.)
The majority of the Niners’ HCs had considerable NFL assistant experience, but had never been a head coach in the league – this includes Dick Nolan, Monte Clark, Walsh, Seifert, Mariucci.
Just something to think about.
considerable assistant experience is far more desirable ..
than a succesful college coach with very little.
Get your hands off our Harbaugh
Sorry, he’s coming to Carolina. We can offer him his protege Andrew Luck…you got…eww.. Alex Smith….which #1 pick do you think he will prefer?
The Niners are more talented
and why would you live in Carolina when you can live in Cali.
Kellen Moore is awesome
I hope the post by the Panther fan was sarcasm
Because, no coach with any success is going to take the Carolina job. You are going to have to drudge through the scrapheap for a coach. Wade Phillips is available. Everyone rightly talks bad about John York, but that Richardson jackwagon is 10 times worse
"He who lives on hope will die fasting" Benjamin Franklin was a fool
"If we are thinking playoffs, why not look towards the mountaintop"
I like my quote better
by nocal81(Vincent) on Jan 3, 2011 3:13 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
From what I have read
You guys haven’t even shown interest in him, you are looking elsewhere.
I’m sorry but nobody who grew up in California wants to live in Carolina over California
even if Harbaugh doesn’t get Luck he will develop his own QB and the 49ers have more talent than the Panthers
by 49erEmpire on Jan 3, 2011 3:12 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Well
I wouldn’t blindly hate on the East Coast. Charlotte is actually not a bad area, can’t say that for much of North Carolina though.
I’m not hating on Charlotte or the East Coast I hear Charlotte is beautiful
I’m just saying if you grew up in Nor Cal and currently living there why not stay and coach a pro team that has more talent than a team across the country
by 49erEmpire on Jan 3, 2011 4:04 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Fair
I’m in complete agreement it would be an odd move for him.
Dunno about that , i was born and raised in Cali and there's noway i ever move back , maybe Big Bear but that's it ...!!
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Why not?
Born and raised also and can’t really fathom wanting to leave (or at least, go far – maybe Oregon or Washington)
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Didn't we lose to them
Didn’t the Panthers beat the 49ers. Carolina is also a beautiful state with a much lower cost of living. He probably won’t go there, but I doubt he will find what we have to offer enough either.
Alex is gone
You got… eww.. Jimmy Clausen! Bad attitude and bad player. Maybe you guys can draft a new QB every year and one day hit the jackpot, a one trick pony like Delhomme or Collins or.. or.. who was that bald heismann winner?
Does he have a bad attitude?
From all reports, he’s confident and wanted to compete for the starting spot from day 1. He even made a Tom Brady statement about how wise Carolina was for drafting him. I could be wrong but I haven’t heard anything about his bad attitude since he’s been in the NFL.
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Predicting it now...
Harbaugh to the Niners, wins the NFC West his first year, sweeps the Seahawks, and immediately after the 2nd win over the Seahawks, Carroll retires from all that is football, while stating “I just can’t get away from this guy…he keeps beating me down and I’ve had enough of it!!” lol
Leave it to Elway to muddy this all up
according to this article Elway is going to be an honorary Stanford Captain at the Orange bowl..
http://www.mercurynews.com/stanford-cardinal/ci_16995222?nclick_check=1
Yea he is
I have seen that in a few places today…
He resembles their mascot
The likeness is uncanny.
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 3, 2011 4:30 PM PST up reply actions
Again
Taking the job in Denver because of Elway is a red flag on Harbaugh. In Elways defense he does have experience managing a football team but this is his first shot in the NFL.
Digital Garbage
Intteresting
I didn’t know that. How do you think he’ll do? I think it’s going to be interesting with Tebow as QB. Elway has to find someone that wants to stake their rep on him.
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 3, 2011 4:40 PM PST up reply actions
An argument for WCO
Seems that the 49ers receivers are split. Crabtree and Walker seemed to fare better with Troy and the others with Alex. Alex particularly had trouble getting the ball to Crabtree.
The WCO is predicated on timing. Alex seemed more reliant on that while Troy was more of a gunslinger. The gunslinger mentality can work, but more of the successful offenses are built on the WCO principle of timing patterns. Crabs has been said to run poor routes. A coach who stressed these fundamentals would improve the receivers and have whatever QB we get stress those too instead of “ball control” and “game management”
So whoever comes to coach, I just hope that those kind of fundamentals are installed.
Until I see otherwise....
I do NOT like Crabtree…. I get the feeling he just doesn’t want to be here. I was there at the New Orleans MNF game and to me it looked like he wouldn’t go over the middle and there was at least one tipped pass that led to an INT and it seemed like that at least early this season. A Smith would look for him only to have a tipped or dropped pass go to MC.
by 49er Faithful925 on Jan 3, 2011 4:01 PM PST up reply actions
Yes
He’s getting paid millions of dollars to STFU about his personal issues and play to the best of his ability.
Look at Larry Fitzgerald. The Cards suck way worse than we do and have even crappier QBs, but Fitz is still out there giving 110%, taking huge hits, and making plays for them. I don’t care if you are unhappy with your team – you shut up and play your best anyways!
Ugh, I hate his attitude.
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Sorry Sang
When you are upset and things are not going your way, it is hard to adjust and hide your frustration. Few people have an off switch like Fitz to be a professional at all times (even he had his hands on his hips and was clearly angry this season).
Crab has had a piss poor attitude, but when nothing is going your way I can see what is wrong.
On that note, I too have been disappointed in Michael Crabtree
Yeah I noticed Fitz has had some poor body language at times
but he has continually stepped up his game, whereas Crabtree hasn’t.
I can understand being frustrated, but I wish he’d put a lid on it, that’s all. :)
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Fitz also has...
an offensive coordinator that finds ways to get him the ball, even though everyone knows its coming to him. You know, offensive creativity.
That and Fitzgerald’s criminally freakish athletic ability.
Still don't care.
Whether he gets one target or one hundred targets, whether his QB is Tom Brady or David Carr, I expect him to give 100% on every play.
His attitude is like T.O. — crying about how few targets he gets and dropping the ones he does get. He needs to can that business, put on his professional face, and play.
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Crabtree is a young diva..
it was obvious at Texas Tech, something the Niners should have known at draft time. Diva or not, dude has ridiculous ball skills which could be beneficial to the offense if he got more touches. Draft a diva and feed him to keep him happy.
+1
lol im anxious too hahahaha damn it i want to know!!!!!!!!!
I like it. I really like it.
A former Bill Walsh scout with NFL executive experience and the next hot Stanford coach? It would be great, and we would actually be able to re-associate with our past. Guys like Steve Young could actually contribute as a sort of off-season specialty coach, too.
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We have very little to offer a head coach and GM, so these two would be more than we could hope for. I don’t think I need to recite our shortcomings with the lead weight of the Yorks bringing our franchise to its knee’s.
I wonder:
If we land Harbaugh, will we be running his power-style offense from Stanford, or will we implement WCO? Sure, it’ll probably depend a bit on who ends up being the OC, but we’re mindlessly speculating here, so why not? :D
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well....
You have to use the strengths of your players in your system and gradually develop your roster to fit into your vision. With what we have, it is a big ? without a QB. If I had this team I would run a WCO. Lots of quick slants and drag routes for crabtree to use his running ability. Vernon can do anything so I would let him break to the sidelines or bust upfield. We have the talent at line and RB to spread the ball. If I am an OC I am licking my chops. There is no established QB so you can bring in a guy that fits what you want to do.
that's the gospel right there...
Be it a #1 pick or an undrafted free agent, that QB is out there. Somewhere. Please.
he doesn't have to be a savior
Gannon was not that very good but was an MVP. He fit the system to a T. He was patient and was accurate enough to play small ball. Our team needs a guy that has a clear attitude problem and will not accept poor play. The rest is X’s and O’s that I don’t know. Maybe a veteran would not be so bad
Bingo ...
…You have to use the strengths of your players in your system and gradually develop your roster to fit into your vision , unlike what the Niner’s did with Alex , you draft a Qb at #1 , you best build a team around him and his abilities …!!
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the quick high % passing game...
hides a lot of offensive line deficiencies and keeps the chains moving at a steady rate. Playcallers have to make tons of adjustments on the fly to keep D’s honest.
His offense is quasi-WCO
Just like a lot of teams/coaches, he’s taken from the WCO and adapted it. The Bill Walsh playbook is not coming back, probably ever. The game has changed but the philosophy can remain.
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 3, 2011 4:28 PM PST up reply actions
Is it?
I thought they had an offense a lot like what the current 49er offense is supposed to be… power running with a vertical passing game.
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The difference is .... O Line , one is good and the other , well... not so good ...!!
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So does my New Years Eve posts...
about Baalke make sense now? Or was I just trolling?
Baalke Billick 2011
"Derek Smith is #1 in Backfield Penetrations"
You were one of them I think...
Just go back and search.
Baalke Billick 2011
"Derek Smith is #1 in Backfield Penetrations"
To you, it's a tweet of endearment.
Baalke Billick 2011
"Derek Smith is #1 in Backfield Penetrations"
Someone needs to make Harbaugh a offer he can't refuse.
The whole York family setup has a Godfather feel to it.
John – Vito Corleone
Jed – Michael Corleone
Baalke – Tom Hagen
Tomasula – Luca Brasi
From Barrows today
Lombardi also spoke with Bill Simmons on ESPN radio today and briefly touched on the dalliance with the 49ers. “I think their mind was made up to go internally and that’s the direction they want to go,” Lombardi said. Later he said, “At this point in my career, I think it’s important to go to the place that’s open to new ideas and new challenges and move forward.”
Read more: http://blogs.sacbee.com/49ers/archives/2011/01/lombardi-contin.html#ixzz1A1fw0WST
If that last line doesn’t scream to you that we are stuck in our ways and going down the same road I don’t know what will…SCARY
Two topic trends to address: 1) Harbaugh's intentions, and 2) the Yorks willingness (or lack thereof) to spend money...
Regarding the first, in Sunday’s NY Times, and again today on NFL network, when asked about brother Jim’s intentions, John Harbaugh clearly stated he thought his brother would stay at Stanford where “his heart is”. Now I don’t know if he’s just playing the angle his brother wants him to play, but it sure seemed sincere. My heart tells me we’re all kidding ourselves about getting Harbaugh – not being negative, just have a feeling – based on the competitiveness of the marketplace and ‘niners dysfunctional recent past – the guy who seems to be #1 on everyone’s list isn’t gonna come here. I hope I’m wrong! Regarding the second, watching Eric Davis on the ‘niners post game show on Sunday, I was struck by his defense of the Yorks and their willingness to spend money. While I at first dismissed his defense of them as a guy wanting to keep his tv job next year (I assume the ’niners have a say in who hosts the show?), he did offer some real examples, e.g. paying off Singletary, re-signing VD and other priority players, etc. – he seemed pretty adamant about it. I’ve always assumed they were penny pinchers, but I don’t really know. Has anybody here done any real research into it to see what the ‘niners spend relative to other teams? Are they in fact cheap, or have they just been unwise with their spending for the ’niners? Would love to know as I think it’s going to have a huge impact on who they’re able to land as HC…
HARBAUGH WONT GO TO MICHIGAN...
As much as there is a connection between the two, it won’t happen. Adam Schefter talked this morning on ESPN, saying there is a bad taste in Harbaugh’s mouth because a while back, Michigan denied him for a QB coach position, and went with someone else instead. Schefter said, Harbaugh still remembers that situation clearly, and will most likely won’t go with Michigan. So our biggest rival right now would be Broncos, because of Elway’s connection with Stanford…
my take
at first, admittedly i was pro-harbaugh ..and i dont know if this will come to fruition or not, but if its at all possible, a billick/lewis tandem would be simply too good to turn down ..am i the only one feeling this way??? or are most of you still “harbaugh’s our guy” ..as i said, i dont know if any other recent developments have emerged to take them out of the running, but as long as that is a possibility i gota tell ya, i like those 2 over harbaugh anyday ..harbaugh should be second on the list after those 2, but of course, only if it was both of them ..either one by themself and i’d probably prefer harbaugh
I'm a fan of the Billick/Lewis combo platter
Experience and previous success + still have something to prove. I like it.
by mwright84 on Jan 3, 2011 6:53 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
bring on billick/ lewis!
the harbaugh talk is overdone. i like the idea of billick getting to coach up vernon dizzle, and marvin getting to coach up p willy illy fresh.
well...
Jim Harbaugh got himself a few more million tonight. Not for the brilliantly called game tonight, but for the A+ swerve he put on Michele Tafoya. Awesome! Sign him up.
Eddie D to Jed - Get 'er Done!
Lombardi and Harbaugh, sounds mighty good to me :) Add some Luck, keep Tomsula on board and we’re good to go.
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