49ers to talk to Crennel

[pookie]

It appears the Pats have given permission to the 49ers to talk with Romeo Crennel about the head coaching job in San Fran. I don't know if Romeo stands a chance against the likes of Jim Mora Jr or Dennis Green, but who would run the show on defense for the Pats should Romeo get the job in SF? Or is this just San Fran complying with the NFL's new diversity program?

Originally posted by pookie
It appears the Pats have given permission to the 49ers to talk with Romeo Crennel about the head coaching job in San Fran. I don't know if Romeo stands a chance against the likes of Jim Mora Jr or Dennis Green, but who would run the show on defense for the Pats should Romeo get the job in SF? Or is this just San Fran complying with the NFL's new diversity program?

I think you are right about the racial diversity thing. It sounds like the one they want is Mora Jr. Seeing that he is the current defensive coordinator, I think the 49ers should ask themselves if they are sure that their offense is what is keeping them from advancing in the playoffs. If they were smart they would take Crennel but here's hoping they aren't.

[SamBam39]

WFAN Sportsradio in NY is reporting that Crennel is THE LEADING CANDIDATE for the 49er's Head Coaching job!:eek:

Personally, I think it will be a big loss for the Pats if that happens. I know everyone gives BB ALL the credit for the defense. But, a lot of people credit Crennel as well. He is highly respected by the players and if he leaves those are big shoes to fill.

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Originally posted by SamBam39
WFAN Sportsradio in NY is reporting that Crennel is THE LEADING CANDIDATE for the 49er's Head Coaching job!:eek: :(

Ruhtro Reorge.

That is not good news. I think that Crennel doesn't get the attention that he deserves. The defense was not spectacular this season but I have long attributed that to opening up the offense rather than a deficiency with the defense. Not that there are not some problems with the defense, but having a lead enabled them to cover those up.

Crennel would be a big loss but maybe there can be a silver lining in this. A new defensive coordinator could bring some new wrinkles into Belichick's coaching bag of tricks, and we already know they are thinking of bringing in a D-line coach and QB coach. If we shop wisely, it might give us an edge. Something the division hasn't seen before.

[pookie]

Originally posted by SamBam39
WFAN Sportsradio in NY is reporting that Crennel is THE LEADING CANDIDATE for the 49er's Head Coaching job!:eek:

Personally, I think it will be a big loss for the Pats if that happens. I know everyone gives BB ALL the credit for the defense. But, a lot of people credit Crennel as well. He is highly respected by the players and if he leaves those are big shoes to fill.

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I haven't heard boo about this since I saw the initial article. Has Crennel even interviewed yet? If so, I don't see how he could be the leading candidate with some prior head coaching talent in the pool. I would ditto what most of you have stated in that this would not be a very good thing for the Pats. Does BB have the time and resources to bring in a new D.C., get him up to speed on his brand of D, get the players to have faith in somebody other than "guy who won the Superbowl with superior defense... I would assume that the Kraft and BB would find a qualified D.C., but what would the consequences be in the short term? I'd hate to see a defensive lapse or meltdown next season.

[MainePatsFan]

IF RC were to go to San Francisco, wouldn't Pepper Johnson likely be the one to step in to the role as the Defensive Coordinator ?? It seems as though he has been groomed by Parcells and Belichick, he may need some help. I still think that Romeo Crennel is a longshot for this HC position.

[SamBam39]

Originally posted by pookie
I haven't heard boo about this since I saw the initial article. Has Crennel even interviewed yet? If so, I don't see how he could be the leading candidate with some prior head coaching talent in the pool. I would ditto what most of you have stated in that this would not be a very good thing for the Pats. Does BB have the time and resources to bring in a new D.C., get him up to speed on his brand of D, get the players to have faith in somebody other than "guy who won the Superbowl with superior defense... I would assume that the Kraft and BB would find a qualified D.C., but what would the consequences be in the short term? I'd hate to see a defensive lapse or meltdown next season.

pookie- Yes, he has been interviewed and supposedly it went real well. Again, this is what I am hearing off the radio. San Fran is looking for a coach with toughness and Romeo definitely fits that description. It should be interesting to see what happens next. I hope the rumour is wrong.

Originally posted by MainePatsFan
I still think that Romeo Crennel is a longshot for this HC position.

Here is a "pastiche" (For you Alice) of rumours garnered from the web.


From ESPN:

"Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Johnson withdrew his name from consideration for the vacant 49ers' head coaching position on Jan. 23. The 49ers plan to interview Philadelphia offensive coordinator Brad Childress, New England defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel and San Francisco defensive coordinator Jim Mora in the next few days as they search for a replacement for Steve Mariucci, who was fired last week by owner John York. Also, it is believed that the Niners will make contact with Jets defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell. "

Also ESPN: (Len Pasquarelli)

"Look for someone like QBs coach Ted Tollner, defensive coordinator Jim Mora Jr., or some candidate from the UCLA cabal of GM Terry Donahue to succeed Steve Mariucci as head coach"


Assoc. Press/Jan 23:

"The 49ers plan to interview Philadelphia offensive coordinator Brad Childress, New England defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel and San Francisco defensive coordinator Jim Mora in the next few days as they search for a replacement for Steve Mariucci, was fired last week by owner John York.

Donahue said there is no timetable to find a new coach. In addition to the three coordinators scheduled for interviews, Donahue hopes to interview at least three additional candidates from the college and pro ranks. "

Fox Sports/Judge/Jan. 23:

"The San Francisco 49ers will interview New York Jets' defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell for their head-coaching vacancy, and that's good. Cottrell is one of the top assistants in the game and deserves a crack at a promotion.

But if you're going to interview Cottrell, why not interview the guy whose defense beat the Eagles to the top of the NFL this year? Why not interview Tampa Bay's Monte Kiffin?

"I think they will," said one source close to the 49ers."

CNNSI/Jan 21:

Johnson, the Philadelphia Eagles coordinator since 1999, and Crennel, who has been with the New England Patriots since 2001, are among "six-to-eight" coaches to be interviewed, Donahue said.

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My guess is that from what is being released, there IS no front runner at this time. The "6-8 coaches" comment and the fact that they do not seem to be in a hurry to name the replacement has me thinking that Crennel's chances are slim. The Niners are a storied club and they aren't going to rush into the decision. If they are interested in Kiffin, interviewing will almost certainly have to wait until after the Super Bowl.

[pookie]

Originally posted by NoRespect
Here is a "pastiche" (For you Alice) of rumours garnered from the web.

Wow! You are a plethora of pastiche's!

Ok, brainiac! Leave it to the village idiot to ask what nobody else will..... What's a pastiche?

Originally posted by pookie
Wow! You are a plethora of pastiche's!
Ok, brainiac! Leave it to the village idiot to ask what nobody else will ( :) )..... What's a pastiche?

In the most general sense a "hodgepodge".

I only used the word because Alice saw it used somewhere and commented that she didn't hear it enough. So, now there are at least two recorded uses of the word with respect to football (that were not uttered by Dennis Miller.)

More commonly, it is a favorite term of architectural historians to describe an architectural style that parodies prior period styles. An example would be Post-Modernism as a whole.

More than you needed?

[pookie]

Originally posted by NoRespect
More than you needed?

Uhhhh.....Yep.