Jim Harbaugh 49ers Press Conference: This Is A Confident Man
by David Fucillo on Jan 7, 2011 5:12 PM PST
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Earlier this afternoon Jim Harbaugh was officially introduced as the San Francisco 49ers next head coach. I was fortunate enough to wrangle a spot at the press conference and take in his first words as 49ers head coach. We'll hopefully have a transcript later today, but I wanted to at least explore one of the most basic aspects of this man. It's something that one could hear and feel throughout the press conference.
Jim Harbaugh is an exceedingly confident individual. There is absolutely no doubt about that. And it's not a cocky or brash confidence. Even as it seemed like he was changing his mind several times this week, after today I'd take it that he really was just assessing all his options. I know some of you have pointed this out in the comments over the past week and I have to agree with all of you. As with many (although definitely not all) quarterbacks, he's a smart guy. He assessed what was in front of him and made his decision. I think the fact that he signed with the 49ers for $5 million a year indicates that, if the stories of the higher bids are true.
He discussed how this was a challenge and he made it clear that he loves a good challenge. He was asked several that easily could have led to bulletin board material. While he did not provide any such material, it was clear he is focused on the task at hand. He had a chance to talk smack about the NFC West and Pete Carroll in particular but he sidestepped the question quite well. I was looking for a picture that reflects this and I think the above picture captures his intensity. If you missed his intro press conference, check it out HERE.
Now talk can only take a team so far as we discovered quite well over the last six seasons. Harbaugh will need to prove himself out there on the field. I've instilled my confidence in previous coaches and had it blow up in my face, so I'm certainly cautious about my optimism. At the same time, it's hard to not be excited by Jim Harbaugh. There is no doubt he is the right choice for the job at this point in time. Whether he flames out or not, I don't see how this isn't a good choice right now.
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Jim is my new hero ..!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!
love the attitude in the press conference
saying “losing is not an option” and sounding like he meant it. Really liked the way Baalke came off to. Baalke saying “he’s a ball coach.”
Haven’t felt this good since - the end of preseason
often wrong. never in doubt.
Jim is "my" new Head Coach
I wait for a bit more than a press conference to choose a “hero”, we will see what he can do, above Singletary he will be able to pick players, understand a bit better the play of the offense and defense on a tactical basis and understand how to manage the overall game and the players. But I want to see him do a bit more before blindly following him. Up to now I am very impressed and don’t get me wrong I’m deliriously happy to have him as our coach, I just want to not blindly go forward with him.
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Jan 7, 2011 5:35 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah
I think that helmet would look good on him!
Jim Harbaugh, the game’s first quarterback/coach!
by Joe Como on Jan 7, 2011 5:15 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Wow Fooch , how krwl was that to be there ...!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!
Oooop's kewl that is ...!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!
very cool...
He came across as focused and ready. We’ll see if it works, but I like where it’s starting.
by David Fucillo on Jan 7, 2011 5:19 PM PST up reply actions
Well , this make's up for a horrid season or atleast a start ...!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!
Keep your clothe's on this time ...!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!
OMG the soundtrack
why this evenescence garbage.
WAKE ME UP.
by TaylorMaysCantCover on Jan 7, 2011 5:21 PM PST up reply actions
Following up on a previous comment,
the other nfc west blogs and silver and black blog dont seem as active as ours here at ninersnation.
by TaylorMaysCantCover on Jan 7, 2011 5:17 PM PST reply actions
I knew I shouldnt have went over and looked at their sites..
Wanted to say something.. But decided their was no point. haha.
yeah i went in thinking of doing some swet trolling.
turns out their blogs are weak sauce.
by TaylorMaysCantCover on Jan 7, 2011 5:19 PM PST up reply actions
Does it have anything to do with Syrup sippin?
Should I see if Jamarcus wants to go swet trolling this weekend?
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 7, 2011 5:26 PM PST up reply actions
After the debacle's of the past few HC's...
combined with lack of vision all around from the FO on down, this is the most hope I have had in a long while.
Twitter. A very reliable source which always get's it right the first time.
Watch it!
But yes, this is a shot of confidence for a fanbase that has been deluded and denied for too long.
Today smells like… VICTORY!
I love the smell of Harbaugh in the morning?
Hmmm… that’s probably taking it too far! :)
atta boy
I agree. I feel better about this hire than I did about Mariucci. Now let’s see him and Baalke get to work.
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 7, 2011 5:23 PM PST up reply actions
If they didn't get Harbaugh..
I would have probably stopped watching this team. Not that there is any promise that this may work out, but finally they get a coach who knows offense.
49er football could become watchable again. The only thing that can screw this up is Ego. That happens more often than not.
Twitter. A very reliable source which always get's it right the first time.
Harbaugh...
No guarantees he’ll succeed but this was definitely the right hire. I suppose there are counter-arguments, but I really can’t see how this isn’t the right hire right now.
by David Fucillo on Jan 7, 2011 5:32 PM PST up reply actions
We talked about him mid-season...
and I talked myself into him back then, maybe even sooner. Other fans I knew wanted him for HC last season. This is the right hire. I just hope Ego doesn’t get in the way of this.
LOL, I’m Harris Barton, the worry wart of NN.
Twitter. A very reliable source which always get's it right the first time.
I told all my friends about him after the week one loss in Seattle
and they were like “Who”? “The guy who used to play for the Bears”?
Yes. That’s the guy.
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 7, 2011 5:43 PM PST up reply actions
Seems to me that at the very worst
Harbaugh’s ego would be the equal of Singletary’s
by We Hit People In The Mouth on Jan 7, 2011 6:47 PM PST up reply actions
It's not his ego I'm worried about.
Twitter. A very reliable source which always get's it right the first time.
@AmirTalai Amir Talai
@PatrickWillis52 @TakeoSpikes51 that was Jim Harbaugh SHAKING [SITE DECORUM] UP
lol did you use [site decorum]
if you did thats pretty darn cool
Kellen Moore is awesome
Katie Mcgrath is our savior
Transcript or recorded video
will it be available by tonight through csn?
Why is our off-season more exciting than our regular season?!
video...
I linked 49ers.com’s video up top (where it says HERE). I’ll get a transcript posted when I get it from the 49ers. I do that for every press conference.
by David Fucillo on Jan 7, 2011 5:25 PM PST up reply actions
THE EARTHQUAKE DURING THE PRESS CONFERENCE
Was Bill Walsh sending his Blessings. We will be saved!
Why is our off-season more exciting than our regular season?!
at this rate I will be.
4 gate changes, 1 flight cancelled, and it’s 8:30 and they were supposed to board at 8:10.
Ugh, US Airways… (that said, Delta hasn’t been that much better either. I’d go Southwest if they had more routes)
haha right?
Although if I checked luggage right now I’d be getting my butt kicked…. SO glad I packed light this time around.
But nobody wants to hear me complain about travelling….
OMG WE GOT HARBAUGH!
I've been stuck in that crappy airport too many times
good luck getting out. It will be a sweet flight home.
often wrong. never in doubt.
omgomgomg
I’m so happy welcome to the 49ers Jim we are all 100% behind you now on to the QB situation
who do you guys think Jim wants at QB? I honestly wouldn’t mind Alex Smith getting a chance to work with Harbaugh, that’s right I said it, Alex Smith
by 49erEmpire on Jan 7, 2011 5:26 PM PST via mobile reply actions
He'll probably draft one
but I wouldn’t be suprised if he let the rook sit while a vet (possibly even Alex) plays….
I just don’t see why Alex himself would want to stick around.
Josh Johnson
I’m going to keep saying this until someone calls me an idiot…waiting
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 7, 2011 5:28 PM PST up reply actions
You idyot! ;)
Why would Tampa trade away a franchise QB?
Thank you
but seriously…I would trade a 4th for him.
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 7, 2011 5:30 PM PST up reply actions
Hahaha
I’d trade my left nut to get Josh Johnson on this team, but I don’t think the Bucs are intrigued (with my nut offer).
But the right is RESERVED!
Because that’s where the childins will come from, since I’m right-handed.
Dang it!
That’s too many Josh’s to keep track of.
Obviously, I’m thinking of Josh Freeman.
Maybe drummer’s right. Maybe I don’t have anything to offer this site.
sniffle, sniffle
I was going to call you out on that....
then I was smart enough to check Wikipedia and realize that Josh Johnson was actually on the Bucs…
Phew!
Also, where’s your proof man? I want posts!
You guys know Harbaugh coached him at USD right?
Yes, I’m repeating myself if anyone is paying attention
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 7, 2011 5:37 PM PST up reply actions
You're posting more than one sentence...
that’s a start.
Twitter. A very reliable source which always get's it right the first time.
You Don't think A. Smith is a little curious
in having a coach show him the ropes? for once?
shouldn’t be that Har-i-baugh for him.
Just saying, cause not that I want him back
Alex is headed south to SD
Back home, reunion with Norv, a chance to recharge (hah) and take the pressure off. I honestly think it could happen…when FA movement resumes.
Seeing that we are running the WCO, i defnitely think Kolb can be a legit candidate for the job.
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Jan 7, 2011 5:36 PM PST up reply actions
Be careful about the drinking games
if you take a shot every time a sibling rivalry is mentioned, you’d be dead somewhere during the 2nd quarter.
yikes, many 49er fans there?
there are none in connecticut… all Jets and Patriots (and now NYG after the SB win)
Just wait 'til we win 10 Super Bowls in a row!
Then there’ll be 49er fans EVERYWHERE.
You won’t be able to walk down the street without tripping over a few!
That's how I became a 49ers fan in '93
I should have been a Pats fan growing up in CT, but they were the nerdy girl with the glasses and the 49ers were the sexy cheerleader… So I married the cheerleader
Then the girl took off her glasses and while the 49ers gained 200 pounds.
yes there are
though not many I and about 4 friends live in CT and are niners fans, I was going to skip the game but now I can’t wait for the tickets to come out. well most are from the west coast but i been a fan since 84 when we played the phins it was the first game i ever watched and i chose the 49ers just to spite my dad since he is a phins fan.
by DJG on Jan 7, 2011 7:17 PM PST up reply actions
I live like 45 mins north of B-more
If Harbaugh can turn this around quickly, I may hit the trifecta of going to the Ravens, Eagles and Redskins games lol
by sanfranfanmdk on Jan 7, 2011 7:52 PM PST up reply actions
I think when you look at Harbaugh people will get excited that he is the hot coach at the moment but I and alot of other people on this site see more to him
He was an O.C in the league, he was a QB coach in the league, he was a Quality Control Coach. He has a brother in the league and a father who has been coaching for 40 years or so. He was a volunteer coach at his father’s school during his playing days. This guy grew up knowing he was going to be a coach. Jim Harbaugh is ready to be an NFL coach its not like this guy one day said to him that “hey I think i’ll try my luck at this coaching thing” and the next day he got the job with the team. He worked his way to this job and is still young enough to be here for a long time. He has intelligence, passionate, heart and determination. He will weed out the issues that have been going on with this team since Steve Mariucci was fired. This team lacked focus, direction and intelligence; the 9ers will be as prepared as any other team in this league and with the talent that we already have and will add in the days to come I say that this is a real turning point in the history of this franchise
Really well said
This guy isn’t just some “College coach”. The hype is warranted. Football consumes this man and he will not stop until he wins a Super Bowl. I hope it is with the 49ers.
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 7, 2011 5:32 PM PST up reply actions
Whether or not Harbaugh
turns out to be the answer or not, I think the most important thing about all of this to me, is that the ownership and front office of our team has finally showed themselves to be at the very least, competent.
they knocked this one clean out of the park. same money as Stanford. Didn’t give away the store on decision making and fended off a serious money challenge without saying a word during the process. Jed even looked in control at the presser. Maybe he does have some of Eddies genes.
How would you like to be a Dolphins fan tonight?
often wrong. never in doubt.
Only if it was to lay female Dolphin fans
They are hawt!
don't get me wrong
im not complaining about anything that has happened in the last 24hr. This is awesome, I guess I am saying that I have some hope that the good decision making can actually continue moving forward. In the past there was never any real hope of that.
I think the FO got burned enough to realize their mistakes.
Of course, there will be more mistakes, but the important part is learning and not making those same mistakes again
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Jan 7, 2011 5:38 PM PST up reply actions
Yes
I said this before: I think Jed is actually learning.
I think he thought he knew it all and now he’s realizing that he knew very little.
Thus the path to wisdom!
yes
I wanted to see that they had a plan. They clearly did.
Jed is dancing in his underwear right now.
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 7, 2011 5:34 PM PST up reply actions
I always thought DDY was kinda hot
I know, I’m weird! But I would’ve taken her out to the 50 yard line and run the curl-in route on her!
They're on vacation
Jed York starring in Risky Business 2!
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 7, 2011 5:38 PM PST up reply actions
Last time I felt this good about the coach
It was 2002. Man, it’s been a long time.
Mooch
He had much better talent to work when he took over the 49ers.
"The principle is competing against yourself. It's about self improvement, about being better than you were the day before." ~Steve Young #8
by Young_To_Rice on Jan 7, 2011 5:39 PM PST up reply actions
Of course
but I feel that Harbaugh is a much more competent coach. Apples and oranges I guess.
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 7, 2011 5:40 PM PST up reply actions
wow, Iv been pronouncing Trent Baalke's name wrong this whole time.
And its “without further ado”, “not to”, do trent.
by TaylorMaysCantCover on Jan 7, 2011 5:33 PM PST reply actions
well i botched this comment up pretty good.
by TaylorMaysCantCover on Jan 7, 2011 5:34 PM PST up reply actions
Yeah, what's up with that?
“Ball-key”? That just sounds wrong. It should be “Balk”, period. Thus spoke Zarathustra!
Confidence is contagious
We need Dre Bly back
Some of us will do our jobs well and some will not, but we will be judged by only one thing -- the result. -Lombardi
I guess we...
puts on sunglasses
…forgot about Dre.
by aranadiscoteca on Jan 7, 2011 6:26 PM PST up reply actions
WCO
Welcome back home.
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Jan 7, 2011 5:37 PM PST reply actions 4 recs
+100000000000000000000000000000000000
Jim Harbaugh is our future!
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS: WORLD CHAMPIONS!
Touchdown Forty Niners!
Giants Baseball: Torture. It hurts so good.
My favorite part of the press conference.
Harbaugh’s enthusiasm for the WCO
by We Hit People In The Mouth on Jan 7, 2011 7:41 PM PST up reply actions
Has Jed York learned a lesson through all of this??
To actually keep his mouth shut. What if he would have lost Harbaugh by being outbid? I love that Baalke was able to make this move, but I really didn’t appreciate the way Jed York handled this entire situation. He has a lot of growing up to do in this league.
Let’s hope he picked up some good lessons from this process and has developed as an NFL owner.
Why is our off-season more exciting than our regular season?!
He's 28. He did as well as any 28 year old would have done.
Obviously Harbaugh thought he was a good enough owner to work for.
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Jan 7, 2011 5:40 PM PST up reply actions
I think the situation and the talent..
was pretty attractive. But Jed did screw this up a bit as far as perception. Let’s hope he stays out of the way as Pres.
Twitter. A very reliable source which always get's it right the first time.
Yeah, I dont want to see him anymore. Stay behind the scenes and let Baalke assume more control.
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Jan 7, 2011 5:44 PM PST up reply actions
Or maybe
Harbaugh knows he has the strongest ego in the FO and will get his way over the likes of all these over-privileged brats and girlie-men!
A New GM? Check A New Coach? CHECK!!!!!!!!!!! What's Next?
Building a staff that will be comprised of coaches from Stanford & The Remaining coaches on the staff. After that you see what you have on the roster, who you want to resign and then you move on to the draft.
They will build the team in steps but in the end it will be what we all hope it will be. Within the last week some of the crucial were added, now its time to build the rest
It would be really interesting if the Niners went all Charlie Whitehurst on us
picking a “veteran” who we’ve never heard of…
Props to York/Baalke for reeling in Harbaugh. Now everybody get back to work!
twitter me @grantmp1
Harabugh coached him at USD
42 TD’s/1 INT his senior year. Don’t be shocked when it happens.
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 7, 2011 5:44 PM PST up reply actions
ill say Palmer or Kolb. Need a trade though,,,
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Jan 7, 2011 5:42 PM PST up reply actions
For some reason
Kolb strikes me as a loser (I know, I know… he beat us).
I guess I wouldn’t mind Palmer as much, although my god, he threw some HORRIBLE interceptions this year. I mean, just putrid!
I think palmer could be excellent in the WCO
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Jan 7, 2011 5:44 PM PST up reply actions
only if McDaniels is our OC.
It’s not out of the question.
Props to York/Baalke for reeling in Harbaugh. Now everybody get back to work!
twitter me @grantmp1
McDaniels would want too much control of the playcalling.
I think he ends up somewhere where tehy have a defensive HC in place.
that makes some sense.
Props to York/Baalke for reeling in Harbaugh. Now everybody get back to work!
twitter me @grantmp1
My thoughts on what the Niners will do from here.
Keep Mike Johnson as OC as they have worked together before and Harbaugh will have alot of impact on the offense. Bring in Josh Johnson from Tampa as Harbaugh is familiar with him and will make an excellent backup if he is not the guy. Plus they could use him like Tampa with the various wildcat formation. They will also draft a QB in the first or second round if Harbaugh does not think Johnson can be “the guy.” Finally he will bring in his DC from Stanford to run the defense while retaining some of the staff.
i think JH brings
Shaws as OC, and Fangio as DC. Roman will take over as Stanford HC. I dont know what happens to Johnson though… back to Qb coach?
Johnson will be out if he isn't the OC.
But I just have a feeling Harbaugh won’t raid the entire Stanford staff.
I agree
I think Stanford will try to keep Shaw so that he can continue to work with Luck next year.
rumor's starting now that Chris Peterson may be in the mix for Stanford
He loves the Boise area and the school but that would be a tempting offer
i find it hard to believe that he will pillage his staff at Stanford.
he’ll probably take Fangio as his DC…but I think Shaw gets promoted to HC of Stanford. Obviously this also hinges on what Stanford does — do they want to hire from within or go for a big name now that their program is arguably nearing its peak.
I am thinking Shaw as well.
They would do well not to make Luck learn an entirely new offense when they have him there. Who could they possibly bring in that wouldn’t change things for their star QB?
If Fangio leaves Stanford
I believe he will be the DC. Harbaugh trusts him and he has alot of NFL experience.
I thought
Sparano was an OL coach…
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
"I'm just like you, but 10 times better"
by SportsChicken on Jan 7, 2011 6:42 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
I knew that somebody would end up looking bad when that plane took off from Miami...
I just expected it to be Jed instead of Ross.
Props to York/Baalke for reeling in Harbaugh. Now everybody get back to work!
twitter me @grantmp1
we used to have inept owners
thats more towards the clueless parentals. Jed is young, he will learn. His mistake was singletary, and he learned. Give him a chance, because he made up his first mistake with the hire of JH
Curious who people think would be worth drafting from the current Stanford squad
Harbaugh’s opinion of his own former players will be the most informed, but also the most biased. I’m a Cal Bears fan, but a couple of guys who have stuck out to me have been Doug Baldwin at WR, Skov at LB, Maricec (spelling?) at LB/FB and Fua at DT. O-linemen as well, but I don’t have any individual player knowledge.
Curious what other people may think, but mainly just to lend some sort of objectivity towards Harbaugh’s (probable) bias.
[site decorum]
I think the biggest mistake Harbaugh could make right now
is to have an irrational love affair with a bunch of his Stanford guys. As good as some of them are.
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 7, 2011 5:48 PM PST up reply actions
I think it will happen to a point, but not in a way where it will hurt the team.
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Jan 7, 2011 5:50 PM PST up reply actions
well Fua is a possible first rounder.
and i think that Skov and Maricec are intriguing prospects. i think harbaugh will likely take one of the three to be honest.
my pick is maricec, although i have no idea where he is slated to go. maybe 3rd or 4th round?
I can't see maricec going that high
as a FB/special teams guy the highest I can see him is 5th, probably 6th
i mean i guess it depends on if he would be utilized as an LB. i guess we’ll find out at the combine.
it’s probably better for us if he drops bc i think he could be a great addition to the team.
did he declare?
i thought he was premed. maybe he’s going to med school lol.
we need pass, rushers, a secondary, and a Qb.
other than that I think we are pretty good.
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Jan 7, 2011 5:46 PM PST reply actions
Listening to the Le Batard show
Apparently, the NFL let the Stephen Ross absolutely HAVE it, because of the way he was going about the search without having fired his coach and no Rooney Rule interview. Wonder if that’s why they stopped the pursuit and that’s why we got Harbaugh.
Proud adoptee of Dick Tidrow the mastermind behind Tim Lincecum, Matt Cain, Buster Posey and many more. Also known as "The Reason".
Theres a niner fan on knbr right now saying Alex Smith should be kept and start.
Thoughts?
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Jan 7, 2011 5:48 PM PST reply actions
Yes becasue of Norv
and he’s from there.
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 7, 2011 5:55 PM PST up reply actions
He's going to be a backup
No one will make him a starter. No freaking way. He will reunite with Norvell in his hometown.
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 7, 2011 5:54 PM PST up reply actions
guarantee you teams will offer him a chance to start
it’s a QB starved league and Alex is an average QB
Does Minnesota have a Qb yet?
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Jan 7, 2011 5:56 PM PST up reply actions
Haha im suuuuuuuuuure he wants to be in Minny if they hire Singletary
by Rod Blogojevich on Jan 7, 2011 7:29 PM PST up reply actions
I can't see it
but I guess it’s possible
by AptosNinerFan on Jan 7, 2011 5:56 PM PST up reply actions
i think it’s possible. i mean he’s an average QB and was not terrible this season. makes him attractive for teams that really need a QB.
and with respect to us, i mean, a lot hinges on whether harbaugh can find a starter out there at the moment. at this point, i’m not sure. maybe smith may be a good option while harbaugh searches for the right QB of the future.
this is the key
i really think it depends on what Harbaugh can do with him. I have a strong suspicion that Alex Smith has never had any real quarterback coaching since he was drafted and working with Harbaugh may be his first opportunity to do so.
I won’t be upset however it falls out
agreed. and you have to think that alex smith has warmed up to the idea of having harbaugh around, especially with the chance to start. bc he’s either gonna be a back-up on a good team, start for a crappy team, or remain with a solid niners team, potentially with the chance to start for a year or two.
Up until now , with what this organization has put forth , who know's what Alex can do ...!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!
I mean this would be a good indicator , if Harbaugh brought him back ...!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!
you also have to wonder whether alex wants to come back...
i know i wouldnt if i was him, even with the chance to work with a new coach….whats the point if he gets boo’ed and heckled after every incompletion at home games….even when he plays well….i wouldnt put up with that crap…but maybe he will
his qb rating this year
was better than fitzpatrick, hill, mcnabb, bradford, henne, sanchez, hasselbeck, favre, anderson, clausen
so i dunno what that means
i just cant see it.
Maybe because I have resigned myself to the thought of Alex leaving.
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Jan 7, 2011 5:51 PM PST up reply actions
with JH's track record
with QB’s, if he signed off on it I would be okay with it. But I think Alex needs to move on… for his own good as well.
This is what I think as well. Just depends on how good Harbaugh thinks Alex can be.
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Jan 7, 2011 5:52 PM PST up reply actions
this is the key
and I don’t think it’s beyond the realm of possiblity now that the he stays. with a new HC who has a reputation for developing QBs and wants to go to a more pass-oriented game?
Blech!
I hope not. I don’t think Alex can be “developed” into a quality NFL quarterback. I just don’t see the talent-level that’s necessary.
disagree
he’s shown flashes. just never consistent. he’ll be great for a drive, or a quarter, or a half, but never for a full game.
most qbs arent’ great for even a drive
Eeeefff
I’m not sure I’ve ever seen Smith be “great”.
I don’t see it. Perhaps I can’t see clearly beyond the horrific experiences of his seasons with the Niners (hey man, I take losing hard!), but I don’t have any ill will towards the guy. I totally wish him well.
I just want him to do his thing “over there” rather than over here!
He was pretty great in that final drive vs New Orleans Id say… Also the couple drives after WE WANT CARR
by Rod Blogojevich on Jan 7, 2011 7:30 PM PST up reply actions
Oriented , is the key to your phrase ...!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!
he'll get offered more than that
by other teams willing to start him. we paid David Car $2 million to be his backup fer crying out loud
Wow
I wish I could do my job as badly as Carr does his and earn 2 millions!
I am obviously...
in the wrong line of work!
I didn't say thats what I wanted. I said thats what a fan on knbr was stating.
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Jan 7, 2011 5:52 PM PST up reply actions
YES!
We are MOVING ON, baby!
Goin’ to the Super Bowl, the Super Bowl, the Super Bowl…
Gonna have a good time, a good time, a good time…
49ers in the Super Bowl, Super Bowl, Super Bowl…
I'm freakin' happy that Harbaugh is our coach but I got alot of respect for Gruden and any team outside of the Pats and a few other teams would be lucky to have Chucky as their coach
by Lok on Jan 7, 2011 5:51 PM PST up reply actions
Gruden is a good short term hire for a team looking to win.
But his style wears on players and eventually they tend to dislike him quite a bit. And he has a terrible habit of bringing in journeman vet QB after vet QB. Good hire for a team that wants to win now, not so much long term.
that's how dude ended up on his G-4 making an ass out of himself in front of everybody
often wrong. never in doubt.
I think what we have here...
…is a real football player, number 94, Dana Stubblefield.
Now I don’t have to tell you, Jaws, that nothing scares a quarterback like a pass rush up the middle. And that’s what number 94, Dana Stubblefield, does for you.
He’s just a real good football player, that Stubblefield.
he was always #1 on my wish list because I know he'll win right away
but after watching Harbaugh today (my #3) I don’t think we could have done any better.
often wrong. never in doubt.
The look on his face
when he said that was priceless… he sorta smirked, like “I cant believe I opened my mouth, and these are the words that came out”
What was the question asked about Seattle? NFLN cut the feed off...
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Jan 7, 2011 5:55 PM PST reply actions
that hes going to dazzle the west and the league!
didnt want to get into with Carroll situation, but laughed a little bit
pissed me off they cut the feed after telling us how they would cover it
often wrong. never in doubt.
This
I bet that Pete Carrol is losing so much sleep that NO destroys them sea birds this weekend. Get use to it Pete u got the Haurball rolling on u now. I love this.
Imagination is more important than knowledge. Less film more creativity please.
Well ... if you haven't had enough of Harbaugh , Espn is going to have more in a few min's ...!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!
have to agree it is not enough
finally we do not get to see BF on espn
Imagination is more important than knowledge. Less film more creativity please.
Sorry everyone...
…..I just got in so I have to say
YYYYYYYYEEEESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!#!!!!!!!!!
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!
For good reason
Cause the Niners have kinda sucked! :)
I just had the realization it is only Janurary :(
They better get on that CBA. And September can’t get here soon enough.
Love the way he say's ( TEAM ) ...!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!
I do admire the career scout who gets a GM role
Whether or not he succeeds is a different matter
Honestly
I think we might have to trade him regardless. His style doesn’t really suit the WCO.
Official Survivor of 2011 Harbaughcalypse.
Actually I think it would be fine.
He isn’t a vertical threat but I think slants and controlled passing would be good for him and he would have a good YAC.
I disagree
I think he can be a very good receiver. Just not a #1, as everyone was expecting.
totally disagree
i think he’d be a great WCO guy. put him in the slot and have him run across the middle. he makes a beautiful catch and he has great cuts. he’s not a deep threat at all
Get the AZ owner really drunk Mad Men Style
Never gonna happen
it's how we got the Louisiana Purchase
Jefferson got the French ambassador drunk and proceeded to get it for far less than they wanted
But 15 million 1803 dollars
would be, what, a gazillion in today’s dollars?! :)
With Shaw being touted as Harbuagh's replacement at Stanford, who become OC?
Harbaugh as stated that he would do some of the play calling but he is hired as the OC, an assistant from his staff or Michael Johnson, I guess only time will tell
I think there is a good shot Johnson is retained.
I’ve read they have worked together before, and I think Johnson would not be an OC who would want to control everything. If they have the same ideas I could see Johnson as the OC with Harbaugh in his ear, which is a good thing unlike how it was with Sing.
I heard some of the same things and MJ already has a personal relationship with the offensive players and can be someone who bridges everyone together
by Lok on Jan 7, 2011 6:15 PM PST up reply actions
I'm gonna go ahead and predict "No" on this
I think Harbaugh will want to bring in his own guy.
But if his guys stays at Stanford,
I wonder who else they would go after that would take a back seat in controlling the offense to Harbaugh.
Excellent question
Which I don’t know the answer to! :)
this is going to be a long offseason
With anticipation boiling over. Just awesome guys. Awesome!
by wtlichens on Jan 7, 2011 6:11 PM PST via mobile reply actions
that's right but we now have someone who grooms qb's.
And that is a start.
by wtlichens on Jan 7, 2011 6:18 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
You're right. We have to find the right QB to groom
Or the QB to hold the spot until we find that QB
@MaioccoCSN
Matt Maiocco
49ers defensive coordinator Greg Manusky is scheduled to interview Saturday in San Francisco for Panthers’ head-coaching job.
Sucks to be a Dolphins fan right now
You can forgive the Panthers for what they are doing but as fans you cannot forgive what the Miami Dolphins are doing as a franchise they have brought much shame to the league. They deserve to have Tony Sparno to leave as soon his contract is done.
by Lok on Jan 7, 2011 6:24 PM PST up reply actions
Yea
I love the Charlotte area. I have been down there countless times. When I went this year for the 9ers game, it is unbelievable how much that City has changed based on the economic situation. The banks are what runs that town, financial crisis hit them bad.
They have...
the coolest airport, with all the rocking chairs.
Harbaugh and Baalke on the radio now.
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Jan 7, 2011 6:23 PM PST reply actions
first question..."What's your deal?"
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Jan 7, 2011 6:24 PM PST up reply actions
I think Gruden is holding out for the possibility of coaching the Giants.
Coughlin is gone if he can’t get it done.
cant' see it
he still has the locker and he’s got a good record with them plus is only 2 yrs removed from his SB victory.
Same here.
Plus they won 10 games this year, its not like they were horrible. I think they just need to get Eli back to basics and they will be fine.
That razor guy seems clueless.
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Jan 7, 2011 6:25 PM PST reply actions
at least when it comes to the niners.
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Jan 7, 2011 6:25 PM PST up reply actions
Ralph has been covering the team for years..
Bill Walsh used to co-host an hour with him.
Twitter. A very reliable source which always get's it right the first time.
then maybe its just the current niners. Seems really down on the whole team.
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Jan 7, 2011 6:28 PM PST up reply actions
No
Ralph’s just kind of a Debbie Downer, ya know?
But he doesn’t hate the Niners at all.
oh ok.
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Jan 7, 2011 6:48 PM PST up reply actions
Don't care for that cat at all , annoining rude , like to hear the Steve Young show on pod cast ,
… and he kill’s me with his constant interrupting , and dumb ass question’s …!!
I'm your " Huckelberry "...it's just my game ...Jimmy Raye your no daisy ...!!
That is an excellent sign
Even better than the earthquake!
Is Baalke a chain smoker?
He sounds like he’s 80
you know why I have hope?
I really do like the Harbaugh hire for a lot of reasons. I’m happy that this team will go back to its’ offensive roots, I’m happy to get what seems like an up and coming, competent, young coach. But most of all, I’m really happy to see the 49ers organization actually win something for once.
I mean, really win something. As good of a football decision as this hire seems to be, I can’t help but be more impressed by the optics of the whole thing. As messy as the process seems to a bunch of overly obsessed fans, the team (and Jed) really pulled off something pretty impressive this week.
Regardless of what all of the Kawakamis and Lowell Cohens out there said, the front office actually never really blinked on this one. I can prove that, too. That 5 million dollar figure is proof positive that the FO never got flustered into a bidding war. They had the price that they wanted, and got their guy at that price. I’m impressed.
And while this isn’t the first time they’ve won at this game (Crabtree), it’s certainly the most high profile. And that is the victory. Because perception is reality, and Lowell Cohen and TIM Kawakami, and virtually everyone in the national media have spent the past eight years (often rightfully) painting this franchise, and its’ owners and front office, as pathetic, desperate know-nothings, flailing toward imminent failure.
And the team has been that. They’ve been that for years. But I’m actually beginning to believe that Jed York gets it. He has a business style. He doesn’t get frustrated. He stakes his claim, lays out his terms, and waits for the other party to move to him. Don’t get me wrong, he’s made some mistakes, but this was a huge victory, and is proof that he can do this job.
Yes, the media pushed him around, and second guessed him at every turn. They predicted failure multiple times. They did that because they could. Because Jed York is a joke, and his team is an embarrassment. Well, its harder to do that now, because he proved something about himself this week. He defined himself (or started to) as something better. He defined the team as something better.
The San Francisco 49ers won today. They won big. Bigger than they’ve won since I don’t know when.. and that’s why I have hope.
Sorry for the post length. Been thinking this all day.
by Mertons_merkin on Jan 7, 2011 6:33 PM PST via mobile reply actions 2 recs
Agreed a great win for us!!
What do you think the chances of this happening had we made the playoffs?
Billick in 2011.....Unless of course it's Not about the Money to Jim...
Probably not
Its hard to fire a head coach when your team makes the playoffs.
Wholey shoots and ladders, Tim K tweeted me that Harbough is my uncle, but he still needs to verify his sources after he gets his cavity filled
by nocal81(Vincent) on Jan 7, 2011 6:45 PM PST up reply actions
Mariucci would like a word
Harbaugh makes a decision around the same time and we aren’t in the running. Sing was gone unless we got to the NFC Champ game minimum in my opinion though.
I think they still would've fired him
A blowout loss to the Saints in the playoffs would’ve been enough justification for them to fire him, along with the general incompetence displayed for 2 seasons.
that a was a great post. really makes me happy to be a niner fan again.
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Jan 7, 2011 6:43 PM PST up reply actions
I'm much more optimistic about this hire than I've been of any coaching hire since Marriuci.
Of course it could still be wrong. But Erickson was a “dear god no,” Nolan was a "well, that’s not very exciting, and Sing was, “It doesn’t seem like we have much choice.”
Harbaugh seems like the perfect fit for what I want in a coach. He’s unproven, sure, but he might be great. He’s a good tactical mind.
I’m pumped.
Haha, yeah
My reaction to their hiring Erickson was “What… that drunk dude?”
A funny thing happened to me in the lobby of the Palace
Saw Jed York and told him “Niners Nation is behind you Jed”, the response “That Feels Good”. All i could think was Hum Baby!!
Wholey shoots and ladders, Tim K tweeted me that Harbough is my uncle, but he still needs to verify his sources after he gets his cavity filled
by nocal81(Vincent) on Jan 7, 2011 6:41 PM PST reply actions 2 recs
haha awesome. Glad you let him know that.
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Jan 7, 2011 6:45 PM PST up reply actions
oh yea?
We might have passed each other. What were you wearing?
by David Fucillo on Jan 7, 2011 6:59 PM PST up reply actions
My Work Grubs
But looked like a lot of stiffs there. Black pants, white shirt and a jacket. Had my blackberry out, and trying to post pics now. You?
Wholey shoots and ladders, Tim K tweeted me that Harbough is my uncle, but he still needs to verify his sources after he gets his cavity filled
by nocal81(Vincent) on Jan 7, 2011 7:00 PM PST up reply actions
mix...
Charcoal slacks with black dress loafers. Had a dark gray jacket with a red and white scarf and a backpack on. I got there around 3:10 or 3:15.
by David Fucillo on Jan 7, 2011 7:27 PM PST up reply actions
Not today, no
That’s why the signing is so heartening. Because maybe, in addition to getting competent coaching, we’re finally getting competent management too. Imagine that!
All I have to say at the moment:
Here come the 49ers.
Jim Harbaugh is our future!
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS: WORLD CHAMPIONS!
Touchdown Forty Niners!
Giants Baseball: Torture. It hurts so good.
by Effage on Jan 7, 2011 6:57 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Great job Fooch
This was quite the week at Niners Nation and if anybody just stopped around for the first time on Monday they got an impressive show. Not sure how many total comments but I’m guessing it got close to 5 figures.
Thanks to you and all the rest of the guys for making this so much fun.
often wrong. never in doubt.
more than 5 figures
We had close to 10,000 just yesterday and the day before combined.
by David Fucillo on Jan 7, 2011 6:59 PM PST up reply actions
Look out Pete Carroll
You really have competition now. Glory days will return to SF.
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I'm excited.
I enjoyed watching him when I was young. Hopefully he can do something with our putrid offense!
Finally we all survived Pearl Harbaugh
so pumped up for the season!!!!
California Dreamin'
" I'm loyal to nothing.. but the Dream."
Just watched the presser
He exudes so much confidence.. Such a big contrast from Sings pressers..
A great day indeed!!
2011 season can't come quick enough..
did you watch it on the link above?
"The year we beat Miami in the Super Bowl, ... do you know how many defensive linemen were in our rotation? Nine, and we used them all quite a bit. We just wore the Dolphins out."
Bill Walsh quote
by Iupati_like_its_1999 on Jan 7, 2011 7:24 PM PST up reply actions
After surveying my thoughts for a while as i was driving back from SF this is what i have come up with
First off, Harbaugh is most definitely a confident individual, but why wouldn’t he be? He has succeeded to a tremendous extent at both of his stops, and there is really no reason to believe he won’t here.
Secondly, Harbaugh said some real interesting stuff at the press conference. He stated that QB was the most important position on the field (which it is). This means that he is going to upgrade the QB position a lot. If it is the most important position on the field, there is no way that the 49ers go into next season with a mediocre QB starting. And finally, he utilized the term two back set (which i have been advocating all season long), does this mean Westbrook enters into our 2011 plans?
This hiring means that the 49ers are going big time, no longer are we going to be muddled around and forgotten in the NFL. He brings class to an organization that continues to excel in that category (Jed York and Trent Baalke).
I also love was Jed York said “this is a great day for the 49ers franchise, but we have to realize we didn’t win anything today, the work is just beginning and this is a start”. Love that quote.
Wholey shoots and ladders, Tim K tweeted me that Harbough is my uncle, but he still needs to verify his sources after he gets his cavity filled
by nocal81(Vincent) on Jan 7, 2011 7:17 PM PST reply actions
It's ABOUT TIME!!!!!
For ONCE, a York gets something right. Now the team has to identify a veteran QB to bring in for a couple years and draft a "QB of the future."
I will have an excellent and deep belly laugh at whatever team is stupid enough to sign Alexis Smith, which will feel almost as good as the 49ers signing Harbaugh.
So nice as well, to have a coach who can speak in coherent sentences, form coherent thoughts. Dingleberry reminded me of Bush II or Dan Quayle with his moronic drivel.
It's ABOUT TIME!!!
To move on respectfully and stop insulting people for no reason…
York...
Denise York was president of the Pittsburgh Penguins when they won their first Stanley Cup. Doesn’t mean everything, but just saying.
by David Fucillo on Jan 7, 2011 7:31 PM PST up reply actions
NEW THREAD NOW OPEN - TRANSCRIPT POSTED
Got the transcript posted in this one with some music to take us through the night.
Who picked Evanescence for the season montage?
Fire that person immediately.
At this point, I'm pretty much done with surprises - Michael Crabtree
This Is A New Beginning The Harbaugh Years
We are now entering the Harbaugh years and he will put his footprints all over this franchise. He will lead us into a new era of winning not seen since the Walsh years. The younger generations are about to embark on their first taste of winning and playoff performances.
Coach Harbaugh we feel privileged and are ready to embark on this journey with you to further the legacy of the fabled San Francisco 49er’s.
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