Posted By: Marc - NJ49er (10/01/2008 9:58:30 PM)
Comment: Senior Bowl=Bay Area Bowl, Nolan vs Young Kiffen. Give Nolan credit for the initiative if nothing else. Maybe he'll get honorable mention in naming rights someday. Ladd Peebles Stadium presents the Mike Nolan Senior Bowl. (Leave Your Suit at Home)

Posted By: joe (06/01/2008 8:34:03 AM)
Comment: Hi Matt, great work. This will be year 3 coaching the Senior Bowl and I'm predicting Nolan's team gets blown out again. Last 2 years, margis for loss where greater than previous years. Maybe this is an indicatino that he really is a bad coach. Maybe Holmgren will quit Seattle this year, take a year off and then we can hire him as HC. He would want nothing more than to bring the the glory days and put in an offensive system that will last years, not just a yearly offensive system with new OC's every year.

Posted By: chuck from Penngrove (05/01/2008 9:09:51 PM)
Comment: Hey guys, with the exception of LSU, the recent posts regarding some kind of vague political references make no sense to me. I can't figure out what you are trying to say. If I could figure out what time these were posted (why are WE on NY time?) I could understand If the playoff games were on and you were nearing your IPA limit it. If you did watch the playoffs, isn't amazing how there are teams in the NFL that can actually make plays? Creepy, huh.

Posted By: Darren (05/01/2008 5:37:16 PM)
Comment: Friends, great comeback. Yeah, Nolan is going to lose sight on getting a great OC and stick to the recycled way in hiring cheap help. NolanObama, freedom. Remember that while you watch the 49ers from your cave.

Posted By: LSU (05/01/2008 5:31:30 PM)
Comment: Matt - Quick comment, that is supposed to be "Chevis" Jackson from LSU, a guy that was pegged as a 1st rounder going into the season, as well as someone the Niners should have an eye on. Awesome blog.

Response: Thanks for pointing out the typo. --Matt M.

Posted By: Friends Don't Let Friends Vote Democrap (05/01/2008 5:31:06 PM)
Comment: So, Nolan is either going to focus on the Senior Bowl and lose site of hiring a new offensive staff, or he will focus on the Niners and disappoint his players in the Senior Bowl. Most likely he will focus on both, and suck at both.....at least he will stay the course of "sucking"!

Posted By: Nolan-Obama in '08! (05/01/2008 5:14:14 PM)
Comment: Darren, you ask "Nolan wannabes" not to engage with you, but you also demand that they answer your question about big game wins? Listen, I'm not here to bicker or critique your idiotic logic. I'm here bearing a message of HOPE: I hope that you will extract your head from your own a**, and HOPE that you will, once and for all, shut up.

Posted By: Ninerfan22 (05/01/2008 4:06:29 PM)
Comment: There are a lot of quality QB's in the game this year. Given the state of the position for the Niners, I would say this is a great opportunity for the team.

Posted By: Rich, San Ramon (05/01/2008 3:44:31 PM)
Comment: The commonts posted on this board have taken such an angry turn that I feel like I've stumbled onto the wrong board.

Posted By: MARCO from New York (05/01/2008 3:34:07 PM)
Comment: If you truely care about our 49ers, join together and send the Yorks a strong message. Entitled incompetents like John and Jed only understand and care about dollars and cents. Watch the games on TV, but DO NOT renew your season tickets. Show the Yorks that you are not lemmings. Join together and SPREAD the word. "We the people" can effect change! What the Yorks have done to "the once proud franchise" is a travesty.

Posted By: Max (05/01/2008 3:17:23 PM)
Comment: Matt, Can you post the statistics for Mike Martz? If you look at the stats, I think Martz has had the best success, followed by Chan Gailey and Cameron has the worst stats.

Posted By: Darren (05/01/2008 2:00:25 PM)
Comment: First to FalkNiner, I happen to find Biel of Germany an interesting 49er fan that may share my viewpoints. Secondly, to the Chris Jericho wannabe asking me to shut up, I don't see you telling Michael Savage to shut up. I keep asking you Nolan wannabes not to engage with me because I do not like his coaching or him personally. What he said in the press conference makes me embarrassed to be a 49er fan, and you should be embarrassed too. Chuck, very good points about what you say about the faithful and the sheep. That's why I say what I say because we are SUcKERS giving in to what York will feed you and what Nolan can't do in coaching. You Nolan wannabes keep failing to answer my question as to (all caps now so you can read this) WHAT BIG GAME HAS NOLAN WON? I surely would hate to be Chris Jericho and have to put up some pictures to ask you 49er fans what big game has Nolan won? I seen him in 3 year drop to the NFC E 4 games, drop 2 games to NFC N, drop 3 games to NFC South, and this year, we have both NFC and AFC East...what makes you think exactly that Nolan is going to improve? If 0ur picks are coming from the Senior Bowl, it's no wonder we're the dumbest team in the league. We're taking cheap players from a Senior Bowl game rather then looking at the BCS teams. I have yet to see us beat the Eagles, or the Giants, or the Saints...see how the losing is adding up on Nolan's resume? If you want to see playoffs, you play to win the game, not have Nolan playing to lose the game, hello? Nolan is PLAYING TO LOSE THE GAME the way he coaches, and I hope a few players that don't like him are purposely left on the team so they can suck again and Nolan will be fired. I don't see NBC or ESPN eagerly lining up to put on TV. I don't see NFL NEtwork wanting to broadcast us, unless Bryant Gumble just jumped off the bridge just now! Do not buy or renew your tickets. Keep up the spirit my friends as we will get rid of Mike Nolan as we will stay our own course and have our own Caucas, which is to get rid of Mike Nolan, and then we'll work on getting rid of John York. Trust me, don't fill Candlestick anymore and make sure we get 8 blackouts. I want to see better games, not crap. Fire Nolan!

Posted By: Marco from Stockton (05/01/2008 1:47:37 PM)
Comment: My reason for asking about why the Nibers want to coach at the senior bowl is this. Clearly Willis is a great talent, that was a great pick and he is a super young man, but it was fairly clear to everyone in pre-draft predictions. Do the 49ers place to much emphahsis on McNolans concept of what he wants in a player's character qualities? How he practices and how he reacts to the coaches? Character and "family" guys is off repeated phrase McNolan use. Clearly everyone wants great character. But I think back to Charles Haley and probably the worst trade in 49er history circa 1992. That one trade probably cause Dallas to be better than the 49ers for at least 2-3 years. It cost us at least one or more Super Bowl opportunites. It was because he was upsetting people & did pee in the wrong place. We know McNolan would never let a Charles Haley play on his team. It was mention below, what counts is how they play the game. Nobody wants a criminal, but from afar it sort of upsets me no 49er stood up and told McNolan off when Smith was thrown to the wolves. This is pro football, Not CHOIRBOYS U! Antonio Brysant was a jerk to drive drunk, but we never replaced his game day ability to get open, which I think really hurt the Niners offense. My point is, are the 49ers a Yes Man Organization made up of 'Team players?" It seems McNolan follows the Utimate 'Yes Man" Philsosophy in York. Don't rock the Boat, protect your butt. Get your paycehck, but we don't know what's wrong & why are we not winning, Poor execution, that is what the Coach says. Gore slightly mention Hostler once. Can you imagine what some great super bowls would have said? Niners accept defeat too politely.

Posted By: chuck from Penngrove (05/01/2008 1:32:06 PM)
Comment: I love the passion on this blog. Sometimes people go a little too far only because they care so much about the team and they want to see them do well. If we start banning people I would start with those whose IQ is less than the outdoor temperature but where would we start? I would like to congratulate those who have learned that "Niner" rhymes with "Whiner" and use it at every opportunity whether it is appropos or not. I hope that in 2008 you will use it even more because, frankly, it is just so damn clever. I would also like to commend those of you who have, unwittingly or with complete self knowledge, fallen victim to the Niner advertising campaign regarding the "Faithful". Of course they want you to be "faithful" and show blind fidelity by swallowing that catch phrase whole to distract you from the fact that this is a clueless organization and they have no idea how to put a winning team on the field. But if you buy into the idea of being "faithful" you will not realize that they are making fools of you. And you guys bought it, hook, line and sinker. They have you right were they want you. The poor sheep won't complain because they are "faithful" and the York's are laughing at you just like the league is laughing at this franchise.

Posted By: Old time fan (05/01/2008 1:29:09 PM)
Comment: It seems to me that the most important factor in selecting an OC is that person's ability to utilize the talent of the players. There are two "systems" in play, one, like that used by Vince Lombardi, drafts players who will best fit the team's style of football. E.g., the Green Bay sweep was the Green Bay sweep whether Paul Hornung, Elijah Pitts, or Donny Anderson was the ball carrier. Then there is the Don Shula or Tom Landry type system where the "best player" available is drafted and the particular style of football is tweaked to best utilize the player's specific talent. With the 49ers under Coach Nolan, it's difficult to identify which system is in use, especially on offense. Was Smith the best player available--albeit in a weak draft? The team's needs were so many that it's hard to say. Is V. Davis being put it a position to best use his skills? It doesn't look that way from where I'm watching. So, whether the next OC is versed in Walsh's offense, Coryell's offense, Luckman's offense, or Lombardi's offense, the system has to best use the talent of the available players. For that we need an OC that is first and foremost a talent evaluator and a person willing to adapt his "system" to use the talents of the players. Play calling isn't so important if the players don't possess the skills to make the play.

Posted By: Wes (05/01/2008 1:08:27 PM)
Comment: So I've noticed this a few times before in the comments section, but until now haven't said anything about it. But this guy needs to stop posting as "Ghost of Bill Walsh." It's unbelievably disrespectful. I even cringed typing it just now. Please stop.

Posted By: Ghost of Bill Walsh (05/01/2008 12:15:33 PM)
Comment: If Nolan wins the Senior Bowl, does it help the 49ers BCS rankings?

Posted By: 5decadefan (05/01/2008 11:20:27 AM)
Comment: MattM.: (1)Does McCloughan have the power to move a player from the practice squad to the regular roster (and vice versa)? (2)I read elsewhere that you stated Lelie was brought in by McCloughan and that Nolan didn't want him. This certainly clarifies the mystifying disuse of Lelie and illustrates the essential powerlessness of McCloughan, even with McCloughan's "planned advancement" to GM. This comedic drama is going to be fun to watch. Thanks for all the great work.

Posted By: 16280 (05/01/2008 11:15:23 AM)
Comment: Let's hope Coach NoClue NoWin NoPlan doesn't evaluate the Senior Bowl talent based on who's the best practice player which seems to be his top priority. I agree with some of you guys that brining the new OC along to look for fixes in our inept offense is important. We need a QB,O line help, WR help, a backup runner and Dline help...NT and DE. Get the best available player at any of those positions that is a Gamer not just a good obedient practice guy. I'll take the Iverson type over the Steve Kerr type any day. Practice? We talkin bout practice? I don't know why he's so concerned about practice anyway since according to the players they don't even practice until they get it right. Just run a few plays wrong and call it good...great plan???

Posted By: tgflynn (05/01/2008 11:15:13 AM)
Comment: I know many are obvious but what determines whether you plaay for the North or South?

Posted By: Lenny (05/01/2008 10:15:04 AM)
Comment: I have two questions for your Matt. One, do you ever get to take a break from covering the niners or is it a year round job? My second question pertains to Mike Singletary. What do you see from him as a coach as far as his impact on the whole team? Since he is getting some more looks from other teams, I was just wondering what he brings to the table and what we might possibly lose should he get a head coaching job.

Posted By: Marco from Stockton (05/01/2008 9:47:42 AM)
Comment: Why do other NFL teams pass on coaching the Senior Bowl when they have the opportunity? I understand McNolan's arguement for doing it, but if it was so great why would other teams pass and let the Niners do it? There has to be a reason. I doubt it is time off, because most coaching staffs are there anyway watching. In the NFL an edge is an edge, and clearly some teams don't think it is an edge or they would accept. Any ideas?

Posted By: http:// (05/01/2008 9:39:47 AM)
Comment: The last head coach to work three straight Senior Bowls was Tom Landry, 1962-64.

Posted By: carl (05/01/2008 9:35:09 AM)
Comment: What is that, 3 Sr Bowls in a row for Nolan? Is that a record? Just curious. Very happy that we get the opportunity this year. Go AFC Playoff Team #3!

Posted By: Michael G. (05/01/2008 9:28:57 AM)
Comment: Hey Matt, I have a question regarding the OC position. One guy I think would be an excellent fit as the OC is Al Saunders from the Redskins. With so many coaching names on that team, because eventhough he is listed as Associate Head Coach/Offense, but still calls the plays would that be a lateral move, and can the Niners request permission to talk to him once the Redskins lose on Sunday?

Posted By: Jackson (05/01/2008 9:18:44 AM)
Comment: Kudos to Nolan for making a bowl game 3 years running!

Posted By: Jeff (05/01/2008 9:09:22 AM)
Comment: Matt's blog is the best around. I check it everyday. I also used to read the comments, not anymore. Posters like Darren and a few others make it impossible. Please don't ruin this blog for the the ones who want to come here for the best Niner blog around. Matt's Niner coverage is something that is unequaled and I just hate to see it go the way it seems to be heading.

Posted By: StonerLab (05/01/2008 8:49:54 AM)
Comment: oneniner, Your first few takes are probably your best in a long..long..long time. As for the last part of your takes in regards to Nolan, this is where the coach lacks big time. Not having the ability to understand the talent that you have riding the pine & getting the most of what those players can do. Secondly, being able to actually COACH (not just him but his staff as well) the players to their maximum potential, after all that is one of the major functions as a head coach. His coaching staff is a reflection of him & so therefore for the most part they have failed as well. I'm not even going to go into his game day coaching because that has been very well documented. As for coaching the Senior Bowl for the 3rd straight time, yes there is a benefit to that but it's something that personally most NFL coaches would not want to do, that's what a scouting dept. is for. If Nolan wants to redeem himself to save his job which I personally don't have ANY confidence in he needs to cut thru this bullsh*t & just hire Cam Cameron before the 49ers miss another golden opportunity to improve the team.

Posted By: Armchair T (05/01/2008 8:18:58 AM)
Comment: Some intriguing QBs for the South squad, Woodson, Brohm, Booty. This is the best batch of QBs playing in the Senior Bowl that I've seen in awhile. It will be interesting to see if Nolan or the new OC falls in love with one of them. The Niners would have the best shot at Booty in the mid rounds, he would make a good spot-starter/backup. Red Bryant from Texas A&M has the body to be a NT, but his demeanor has been questioned; I'm curious how the Niners will evaluate him. Also, Quentin Groves is a potential pass-rush OLB in the 3-4, but has questionable character. Overall, there are quality prospects on the South squad all around; although wide receivers seems to be the weak link. Hopefully, the 49ers can find a hidden gem.

Posted By: shobbrobb (05/01/2008 7:53:43 AM)
Comment: Luv that passion DARREN!!!Keep it up, most of us realistic fans know where ur coming from even if u may go overboard....lol

Posted By: My Prediction (05/01/2008 7:12:40 AM)
Comment: "Patrick" will replace "Zak" in 2008 as Nolan's favorite stockpile of players, and he will draft Patrick Lee of Auburn after coaching him at the Senior Bowl.

Posted By: JB (05/01/2008 6:41:27 AM)
Comment: oneniner, I don't want Martz as OC either, but not because he is a former ram. I don't care if he is a former ram, he just makes as many if not more poor decisions as Nolan. There is nothing wrong with having a former ram on the team. Remember Wendell Tyler, how about Hacksaw Reynolds? Both were rams before they were niners. Ken Norton was a cowpie before he was a niner, who cares as long as they help us.

Posted By: Dean (05/01/2008 6:16:43 AM)
Comment: Dirk: I believe last year after a 7-9 season the 49ers had an opportunity to coach the senior bowl so they took it. Probably a decent chance to evaluate talent as opposed to sitting in the stands. It shows they are trting to get it right rather than do nothing. IMO

Posted By: Dirk (05/01/2008 2:36:56 AM)
Comment: The Senior Bowl involves two coaching staffs. Which NFL team supplies the other? Nolan likes the Senior Bowl a lot. In order to coach it every year he has to keep loosing in the NFL.

Posted By: falkniner (05/01/2008 2:05:46 AM)
Comment: Aaron, I'm tired of the "just blowing off steam" excuse. Everybody's upset; Darren's the only one posting 8 times a day. Say what you've got to say, and shut the hell up is my advice.

Posted By: Aaron (Medford) (05/01/2008 1:23:26 AM)
Comment: Darren is just an upset Ninerfan. Look at how many years we have put up with this mess. Another year seems like forever so let him blow off some steam.

Posted By: Aaron (Medford) (05/01/2008 1:20:32 AM)
Comment: Hey Darren watch them promote Jerry Sullivan to offensive cordinator. That would be the cheapest move and they would say he has NFL experience remember he was the OC of the Cardnials wen they were awful. That would be a Nowin move for sure. I say fire him pull a San Diego Chargers of last year say the coach is safe and then fire him.

Posted By: falkniner (05/01/2008 1:19:04 AM)
Comment: Mike in Glenndale, FANTASTIC post. Also, would anybody join me in asking Darren to shut the hell up already?

Posted By: Darren (05/01/2008 12:13:09 AM)
Comment: Hi Biel The 49ers got the opportunity to get Martz or Cameron, but I got bets that they'll be very cheap and hire another idiot. We got to save money, and the best way is tell people don't buy or renew their tickets. Chan Gailey, wow, why even fire Hostler? They could've saved a fortune by retaining him, now we're about to hire a BIGGER IDIOT! Isn't that sad my friend in Germany? You think Nolan bears a resemblance to Hitler? I mean, growing that beard was hideous, but maybe the mustache he had was worse. I hope Nolan is aware that his beard is MY TRADEMARK and that will not be ACCEPTED. in the words of SCHULTZ! Nolan knows Nuttin' on coaching!

Posted By: Darren (05/01/2008 12:07:03 AM)
Comment: Since when did the SF 49ers start a Personal Seat LIcense? I thought that was only for silly Raiders and Rams...and I thought the Raiders finally woke up and banned the PSL. PSL users, please do not renew your ticket to the 49res. Let's get Nolan fired!

Posted By: Darren (05/01/2008 12:04:46 AM)
Comment: Apparently we have a Raider fan sighting! The idiot who calls himself "Section 40" wants to be a fool and his money soon departed. Do not buy or renew your ticket. I Don't want Nolan coaching this game. This is for sacred people only, and Mike Nolan is a terrible coach. I think he cost the Seniors the win last year if I recall right, and that's about when our season took a dump. I'll be seeking help also when we hire another idiot for OC, and then buy the Halloween trilogy. That's more entertaining then a 49er season. Do not buy or renew your tix Section 40, I'm not a rich man like you. I can't pay 80 bucks plus another 100 bucks for food over there. I like to keep my house thank you very much. Fire Nolan!

Posted By: Marc - NJ49er (04/01/2008 11:37:49 PM)
Comment: Reserve the Rental early Matt, the M&M Mobile might be available if you act quickly.

Posted By: Marc - NJ49er (04/01/2008 11:35:11 PM)
Comment: Planning to make the trip again this year Matt? Are you sure Nolan doesn't just like going to Alabama in January? This is feeling a lot like Groundhog Day already. I wake up, the season is horrible and he's coaching another Senior Bowl. I'll be seeking professional help soon, after I we hire another OC.

Posted By: Ima Ninerfan (04/01/2008 11:32:24 PM)
Comment: Okay, I wonder what team that idiot is a fan of? Any one have a guess? Notice how he changed his name this time but he was too stupid to change his font! Hahaha. Your response said it all. Now go back to your Chokeland Faiders and their Commitment to Ignorance! LOL

Posted By: Pastor Dave (04/01/2008 11:24:57 PM)
Comment: Matt, Although Nolan may view the Senior Bowl as a great opportunity, I wonder how the players view him as the coach? The last 2 years Nolan-coached teams in the Senior Bowl have been blown out, and Nolan's offense has seen much less time on the field than opposing offenses. Could he be so busy evaluating that he doesn't spend any time trying to win???

Posted By: Aaron (Medford) (04/01/2008 11:23:24 PM)
Comment: Hey Matt I got a big question for you wat ever offensive cordinator we bring in will they be on the sidelines or in the booth? Hopefully they could clear that up early this year.

Posted By: Ima Ninerfan (04/01/2008 10:57:30 PM)
Comment: Apparently we have a Raider fan sighting! The idiot who calls himself "Glory Days..." doesn't have the nerve to say who is team is because his team did worse than ours this year! Hahaha! Go back to your gaping black hole you moron! LOL

Posted By: Parker (04/01/2008 10:54:19 PM)
Comment: Mike G - Great post. I would also add Jim Fassell from the Giants.

Posted By: Sec 40 Row 12 (04/01/2008 10:53:54 PM)
Comment: Darren - You obviously don't have any tickets to renew. I don't think there is season ticket holder out there who would let their seat license expire. I never will. See ya at the game Faithful - 12th man for life

Posted By: The Juice (04/01/2008 10:53:50 PM)
Comment: Biel, they disappeared real quick didn't they? lol. Smokescreen is right!

Posted By: Glory Days Are Over B****!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (04/01/2008 10:52:37 PM)
Comment: CHAN GAILEY AS O.C.?????!!!!!. . . . . HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. . . . . GOOD LUCK WITH THAT ONE NINER PHONIES!!!!!

Posted By: Biel in Frankfurt (04/01/2008 10:35:06 PM)
Comment: Where are the idiots who were actually excited about Gailey as the next O.C.? Show your faces if you dare!

Posted By: 49erAli (04/01/2008 10:30:17 PM)
Comment: Thanks chirag.

Posted By: chirag (04/01/2008 10:11:17 PM)
Comment: its the ranks for their led offenses. ex 22nd ranked pass offense, 8th ranked run offense, and total offense was 16. just the yardage totals for each category and compared to the rest of the teams in the NFL. and 20th in total points.

Posted By: Mike in Glendale (04/01/2008 10:07:53 PM)
Comment: No, it's just someone messing with his username. The conduct of readers of this blog has taken a steep turn for the worse over the past four months (and the quality of the comments has followed suit). In terms of actual football news, that's a very nice list that Matt's compiled; I assume that Nolan will have hired his new OC and coaches by then (unless he intends to poach someone from the staff of a Super-Bowl-bound team), and that the staff will enjoy the opportunity to get a look at these guys up close. The Combine is really fun to follow, but the best indicator of how well a football player can play is how he performs during action - and the coaches at the Senior Bowl get a type of access to these prospects that squadrons of scouts cannot. It sucks that Nolan can't really afford to take a break - his hair hasn't started graying without cause - but his willingness to do this even when he doesn't "have" to (such as last year) has paid off time and time again, and needs to pay off this year. I'm curious to see Harry Douglas (Louisville) in action - I assume he'll be on the South squad, and he had enough great statistical performances to capture my interest...

Posted By: 49erAli (04/01/2008 10:03:43 PM)
Comment: Hey Matt, will you or one of your bloggers please explain the system you used to show us Chan Gailey and Cam Cameron's stats. For example: With Cameron 2002 -- Pass 22, Run 8, Total 16, Points 20. What does that mean? Is that his average ratio per game? And how do you come up with the total and the points? Thanks.

Posted By: 9er Fan (04/01/2008 9:50:57 PM)
Comment: wow, did oneniner just come out to all of us?!!!

Posted By: NOBODY IS ROLLIN' WITH NOLAN! (04/01/2008 9:48:58 PM)
Comment: oneniner and maybe one other idiot are the only morons who even use that phrase anymore. its insulting to the rest of us! so quit saying "we" when you use that stupid catch phrase that no longer applies to anybody but yourself!

Posted By: LodiGrapePicker (04/01/2008 9:47:56 PM)
Comment: Coaching the Senior Bowl is great, but it better not take the focus off of getting an OC. With what I have seen of Nolan so far, the Senior Bowl will take preferance over finding an offensive staff.

Posted By: MB (04/01/2008 9:45:52 PM)
Comment: Nolan, please draft Jordy Nelson. He would be a huge addition to our very weak receiving core.

Posted By: The Juice (04/01/2008 9:43:43 PM)
Comment: If Nolan has an ounce of intelligence, he will hire an O.C. before the Senior Bowl! I'm not saying rush into it and hire the first guy, but he needs to bring in somebody who can evaluate offensive talent! I think Martz is perfect for that! I don't think Billick is good at evaluating Offensive talent, but he or Cameron both have a solid track record as OC's. Though Billick will probably be gone in a year if he succeeds!

Posted By: Everybody Hates Oneniner (04/01/2008 9:40:26 PM)
Comment: Haha! And listen to "9er Fan" whining! The least you could have done was not change your name for that post!

Posted By: Darren (04/01/2008 9:37:05 PM)
Comment: BHF, I have been on my share of forums, and I prefer you can express yourself, but I do agree that vulgar nature should be cut down. What is being said on Nolan is just anger and frustration because the owner John York had the opportunity to do the right thing. But he chose to stick the middle finger at us, so we're just a little frustrated right now that the owner is a Gomer Pyle in stupidity. It's only too bad unlike Gomer Pyle, John York learns absolutely nothing and doesn't care like Gomer does. What I say on the coaching, I prefer the opportunity that even if it takes a year, the right thing will be done in ousting Nolan. I got nothing against Nolan, but in 3 years, have we beaten NFCE/NFCN/NFCS? Answer is no. Detroit counts for nothing, Bucs give us games, and I see nothing convincing on our schedule that says 10 wins or a playoff. This is the true 99/1 shot that they give to horses in races, and right now, we're still at the starting gate while Seattle will take the NFC West yet again.

Posted By: Colorado49er (04/01/2008 9:33:08 PM)
Comment: While the 2007 season was a huge disapppointment, I am pleased to see Nolan return to the Senior bowl and return to what has worked well for him in the past to add to an already vastly improved roster over the roster he inherited. The 49ers should still draft the "best player available" as they have needs nearly everywhere on the roster. WR is a glaring need, but so are the offensive and defensive lines, LB, KR/PR...and QB. Unless the best player available when they select is a WR, I don't think they should take him if a better player at their other need positions is available. Willis and Staley were impressive and important selections last year (I think their knowledge of both these players from the Senior Bowl was significant in the success of those selections), let's hope Nolan, and McLoughan can repeat that success again this year.

Posted By: Darren (04/01/2008 9:32:46 PM)
Comment: It's just amazing: Matt Martz= decent hire Cam Cameraon =OK hire Chan Gaily= Hostler comes back Unheard of OC but with Hostler similarity=Nolan gets fired in 6 games. Hmmm, which one is the better fire, I mean, better hire? Do not buy or renew your tix.

Posted By: BHF (04/01/2008 9:03:31 PM)
Comment: I think you should delete the posts with name calling personal insults. People should and can argue their positions and disagree without resorting to such tactics.

Posted By: oneniner (04/01/2008 7:48:34 PM)
Comment: Been alot said since i away, in my opinion Lesson Learned from the 2007 season, was = Coach Nolan still questions his football guts and pays too much attention to what his coaches say about a player rather than believin in the talent. The offense was A. Smith in 2006, we were so full of the ninerpromise didn't even think for once, what if he got injured?,..we gave no thought to dilfer's age and with no playing time in 2006. .... Due to A. Smith immaturity (and questioning tougness from the fans/media including Nolan) he came back earlier from the injury and was never the same, to his credit he did get an A+ in tough guy stat.... ....An inside the org assistant gave us a first hand look at what an inexperienced coach can do to your talent and the lack of chemistry between the offensive coaches...when your 2nd RB runs 26 times in a season, there is a major problem... What that tells me was Coach Nolan was not paying attention, he obviously had too much on his plate and if he was paying attention he didn't do what any coach in their right minds would have done, which was to just change things instead of asking everyone about how they feel on a piece of paper. He did change later but nothing good to change to and he was out of games, compared to 2005 when it was easy to change to backup players who where fighting for a NFL life. I think Coach Nolan has just learned its not about the fairy tale team no more we the fans believe, its about him now and i like that, because i trust his guts when he his determined.....Go get them Coach Nolan, definately rollin with you.....

Posted By: chirag (04/01/2008 7:33:17 PM)
Comment: i agree with you Marco. there have been plenty of opportunities to get a guy in the draft since nolan has been here and im not even saying in the first round. other thing is that if we bring in a WR, than hill will probably open up as the #4 WR next year. im hoping this wont be another brandon williams deal. it definitely wouldnt have hurt to play hill when we had nothing to lose (well nolan did so i can see why he didnt). hopefully it all works out for the best.

Posted By: SonocoNinerFan (04/01/2008 7:24:09 PM)
Comment: Snide comments notwithstanding, I'm happy Nolan isn't too proud to return to coach the Senior Bowl for the third consecutive year. It will likely payoff with another (yes another) solid draft.

Posted By: Marco from Stockton (04/01/2008 7:21:30 PM)
Comment: Well, we really need playmakers at Wide receiver. I have not been impressed with our receivers for a while. We need someone with an eye for seeing that talent. I am not sure there is anyone on this staff who really knows how to pick them out. That needs to be handled before heading down to the senior bowl.

Posted By: oneidiot (04/01/2008 7:19:34 PM)
Comment: Yes please leave oneniner. Your arguments have no substance whatsoever, they are like some random thoughts pushed together, written just for the sake of posting something. Some NFL nut you are, none of your points are validated by any factual or real analytical knowledge whatsoever. And PLEASE we don't care that you "really don't know" if you don't know, don't post your thoughts like a moron, we can care less what you don't know, if you have an opinion bring it to the table but don't waste space here by posting garbage (although what little you do know is garbage as well). Your childish reasoning for not bringing in Martz is another reason why no one will ever take your third grade mentality seriously. According to your rival theory, we should hate Jerry Rice because he played for the Raiders AND the Seahawks!!! Why did we ever bring him back to SF for his retirement? he played for two rivals! We must have forgotten that it's not the Niner way!

Posted By: kelvin (04/01/2008 7:14:28 PM)
Comment: CYRUS! All I did was copy and paste the report off of rotoworld.com. Read it for yourself. It is currently the top story when you click the NFL tab. I dont get on this blog and make things up. Maybe rotoworld.com got it mixed up.

Posted By: seasmoke (04/01/2008 7:10:18 PM)
Comment: Nolan = Senior Bowl, every year Belichick = Super Bowl, all most every year Any questions? Let's move on and get a HOF-bound coaching staff

Posted By: SactoBob (04/01/2008 7:06:41 PM)
Comment: Robert - Nolan always gets a vacation. It's called "The Playoffs"

Posted By: shobbrobb (04/01/2008 7:04:24 PM)
Comment: Let us not forget the Defense! Terrell Suggs or Albert Haynesworth!!!! Go back to the 4-3 and let P.Willie handle the middle alone as the base defense!!!!Oh and oneniner arent u due for another vacation?

Posted By: OneninerHater (04/01/2008 6:57:20 PM)
Comment: Great point Oneniner.....Never should the Giants had let Dusty Baker manage them!!!

Posted By: oneniner (04/01/2008 6:47:07 PM)
Comment: I am a NFL/niner nut, for the first time in a while i really don't know.....who out there would be the best OC to (1. Help complete A. Smith's training (2. To build an offense around both Vernon and Gore (3. Bring in assistant coaches who could be OC's in the future (4. Complete developing and utilize the other talents on offense. .....I really can't think of a name, everyone mentioned so far has a flaw in their game plans. ....I just pray it is not M. Martz, ....Its digusting knowing there are niner fans out there, who are ok with a RAM or FORMER RAM on the team. Are you guys insane....this is the freaking NINERS, we just are not allowed to think like that, the rams are forever hated and anyone associated with the rams past, present, future can never be accepted in ninerland ever.....say NO to MARTZ

Posted By: Cyrus (04/01/2008 6:44:00 PM)
Comment: Kelvin-- Reading comprehension is very important. June Jones is being interviewed by SMU (who was considering Martz). No where in that article does it say Nolan will try to interview Jones.

Posted By: JB (04/01/2008 6:32:09 PM)
Comment: razoreater, which Long are you talking about? Both Jake and Chris are projected to go before the seventh pick.

Posted By: oneniner (04/01/2008 6:29:12 PM)
Comment: This is great news.....we are rollin with you coach nolan.

Posted By: 9er 4ever (04/01/2008 6:28:27 PM)
Comment: MATT.... Can you please print or forward our comments to Nolan or 9er brass on this Gailey guy.... anyone can see he'll not be a good fit for us. PLEASE HELP US Matt.. Is there any way we can get this across Nolan that this guy will not be a good fit.

Posted By: shobbrobb (04/01/2008 6:27:39 PM)
Comment: Great list MikeG its good to see some knowledge on this blog

Posted By: 9er Fan (04/01/2008 6:20:27 PM)
Comment: Matt, can you request the Press Democrat shutdown the comment section or assign an editor? it's becoming useless, pathetic and, more commonly, vulgar.

Response: Point out the comments that you consider offensive. I have the right to delete them. --Matt M.

Posted By: 9er 4ever (04/01/2008 6:20:03 PM)
Comment: OHHHHHHHHHHH YEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS we made it to some kind of bowl game, the season was not a waste afterall. Just being sarcastic..

Posted By: Jeff (04/01/2008 6:10:06 PM)
Comment: Fantastic, we get to watch the South squad get blown out again, a typical result for ALL Nolan coached teams!!!

Posted By: razoreater (04/01/2008 6:00:30 PM)
Comment: way to go nolan, scout the patriots pick u so eagerly wagered away-ne body else trade staley for long besides me?

Posted By: FoxT (04/01/2008 6:00:17 PM)
Comment: This will be my first and last post on this site. I'm trying to skip reading all of these posts for, I don't know, the next year or so!! Maiocco must be sick to his stomach as I am after listing to most of the chronic complainers and of their constant negativity. Can you seriously find nothing better to do? Go outside and walk an old lady across the street... Drop an extra five in the offering plate at church... But for the love of God... just give it a rest. If you really hate Nolan so much, become a Cowboys fan or something...

Posted By: kelvin (04/01/2008 5:59:29 PM)
Comment: ESPN's John Clayton reports the 49ers have contacted Mike Martz about interviewing for their offensive coordinator vacancy. Maybe Martz will end up in San Francisco, after all. No interview has been set yet, but Martz will meet with head coach Mike Nolan next week. Nolan is also working to schedule interviews for Cam Cameron, Brian Billick, and Hawaii's June Jones after meeting with Chan Gailey on Friday.

Response: I don't believe Clayton reported June Jones is a candidate. I believe he said that Martz is not a candidate for the SMU job, but Jones is. --Matt M.

Posted By: john stetson (04/01/2008 5:51:09 PM)
Comment: I feel sorrey for the south all stars with nolan coaching they will lose for third staigt year.nolan could not even coach pop warner.49er fans are the dumbest fans in the nfl, and you guys will not have a winning team FOR YEARS thats why they call you guys sf whinners.boo hoo losers.

Posted By: pete in vt (04/01/2008 5:41:57 PM)
Comment: So, does this put Nolan in first place for all time coaching appearances at the Senior Bowl? Woohoo, a record worth holding.

Posted By: Maurice in Stockton (04/01/2008 5:40:39 PM)
Comment: No congrats Patrick Willis on '07D-ROY blog Matt???Wasup with that???No love for BAM BAM WILLIS???

Posted By: Dave (04/01/2008 5:34:31 PM)
Comment: I bet Nolan loses again.

Posted By: Mike in Sac (04/01/2008 5:24:38 PM)
Comment: I guess Nolan will have to get his s&*t together and hire a coach. Right now if I was playing for the South team I would be pissed that my coaching staff has no O-cord. Sounds like a lot of fires and hires will be made quick and everyone will get to know eah other in Mobile! What a lame ass situation we have.

Posted By: Gabriel Mury - Rio de Janeiro (04/01/2008 5:22:56 PM)
Comment: Hi Matt. Do you know who is coaching the North squad? As always, thanks for your awesome work.

Posted By: Mike G. (04/01/2008 5:22:18 PM)
Comment: Everyone keeps bringing up Cam Cameron, Brian Billick, Chan Gailey, and Mike Martz. However, here are some names that Nolan should look at as well. 1. Chris Palmer-QB Coach N.Y. Giants: Was Offensive Coordinator with the Jacksonville Jaquars, and the Cleveland Browns.18 years experience in the NFL 2. Al Saunders-Associate Head Coach/Offense Washington Redskins: Was Offensive Coordinator with the Chiefs, and has clashed the last 2 years with Joe Gibbs so he might be available after Saturday, because Seattle will knock off the Redskins tomorrow. Also, is a disiple of the Coryell Offense. 3. Keith Rowen-TE Coach Atlanta Falcons: Was Offensive Coorindatior for the Arizona Cardinals. Knows the Coryell Offense. 24 Years of experience in the NFL. 4. Paul Hackett-QB Coach Tampa Bay Buccaneers. From the Bill Walsh Tree. Disciple of the pure Bill Walsh Offense. Coached "Super" Joe Montana in the early 1980s. 20 years of NFL experience. Could be available after this weekend. 5. Terry Shea-QB Coach Miami Dolphins. Another from the Bill Walsh Tree. Was offensive coordinator under Walsh when they were in Stanford in the early 90s. Also, a disiple of the pure Bill Walsh west coast offense. 7 years of NFL Experience. 8. Mike Mularkey-TE Coach Miami Dolphins: Offensive Coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and head coach for the Buffalo Bills. Very creative as an offensive Mind. Was Drafted by Bill Walsh as a TE in 1983 I think. 14 years of NFL experience. 9. Jimmy Raye-RB coach N.Y. Jets: Was offensive coordinator with the Miami Dolphins under Jimmy Johnson, and under Marty Schottenhiemer. Knows both the Coryell, and West Coast Offense. 31 years of NFL experience. 10. Ken Zampese-QB Coach Cincinnati Bengals: Coached Jon Kitna and Carson Palmer. Knows the Coryell Offense from his father Ernie Zampese, and under Mike Martz. Considered one of the up and coming brightest offensive minds in the NFL. Only downfall never called a game in the NFL. Only time was passing game coordinator while under Martz with the Rams. 10 years NFL experience. 11. Mike Heimerdinger-Assistant Head Coach/QB Coach: Has been offensive coorinator under the New York Jets, and Tennessee Titans. Knows the West Coast Offense under Mike Shannahan. 12. Tom Rathman-RB Coach Oakland Raiders: All time fan favorite as a Fullback for the 49'ers. Knows the West Coast Offense while playing under Bill Walsh, and Mike Holmgren. Only downfall same as Zampese, he has not called a game as a coordinator.

Posted By: Matt in SR (04/01/2008 5:15:56 PM)
Comment: Matt, tell the PD we want you in Mobile again! Everyone give your feedback on that!! I think it gives your blog a huge advantage over others.

Posted By: Cyrus (04/01/2008 5:07:00 PM)
Comment: Maybe a good litmus test for the new OC will be if the 49er-coached squad can score more than 0 points...

Posted By: Darren (04/01/2008 5:03:01 PM)
Comment: Can't the Dolphins coach that? They got the worse record then us. Also, out of Martz, Cameron, Billichk, the cheapest way to save money is the team will hire an idiot, and then we'll fire Nolan, and then we're back to square one. Myself, just fire Nolan.

Posted By: Michael G. (04/01/2008 4:53:58 PM)
Comment: Hi Matt, I don't know if this was mentioned in the press conferenced or was asked. I know Nolan has a list right now regarding the OC position, but has he asked other teams permission regarding other coaches. Also, is he also going to wait to interview other candidates from teams that are in the playoffs as well?

Posted By: steveh (04/01/2008 4:51:52 PM)
Comment: Matt, i heard you with mac and murph talking about your comments to your blog. These comments do represent the anger of the fans. We all hate Nolan and its so frustrating when you have an owner that should be "taken out back." Nolan might coach the next ten senior bowls.

Posted By: Pat (04/01/2008 4:48:14 PM)
Comment: Hey Rame, just wondering, what does it matter if his team won or not? It's an all-star type game with much time spent evaluating talent, not creating a gameplan. The Senior Bowl is a great opportunity for us, for example, a player such as Quentin Moses. Everything pointed to him having potential as a 3-4 rush OLB. He had a lotta hype before his SR year. We worked him out at the Senior Bowl, Nolan didn't like what he saw. Raiders grab him #1 in 3rd round. Doesn't make team. Cardinals grab him, doesn't make team. We already knew he wasn't NFL potential.

Posted By: Ken (04/01/2008 4:46:43 PM)
Comment: Matt, u r the man. That is why u are the king of Niner news. Now that the Niners are going to coach in the senior bowl again. Is it imperative for Nolan to have an OC in place, or like an wowser he is going to wait, and take his time in hiring an OC like he did last year regarding the DC position.

Posted By: juaan prado (04/01/2008 4:38:57 PM)
Comment: Robert :' I love Nolan's work ethic. 3 years straight without a decent vacation" yupp! im lovin it too!

Posted By: Rame (04/01/2008 4:35:50 PM)
Comment: Has the 49ers coached side ever won this game?

Posted By: Toby (04/01/2008 4:35:36 PM)
Comment: So does that mean you are heading down to Mobile? The Niners seem to love drafing Senior Bowl players, would love to hear what you have to say about some of these guys.

Posted By: Robert (04/01/2008 4:34:47 PM)
Comment: I love Nolan's work ethic. 3 years straight without a decent vacation!