This is my Wednesday column. I don’t get you, Jed. You say you know what you’re looking for and you still can’t find it. I asked you Monday what qualities the next head coach of the 49ers should have. You were prepared for that question. Right away, you said, “I want a teacher. I think what made Bill Walsh so successful is that he was a great teacher, whether that…
NFL Network analyst and former NFL player Heath Evans spoke on KNBR Thursday morning. Here’s what he said about the 49ers and the Falcons. Q: The 49ers are a four-point favorite on the road over the Falcons. Does this stun you? HEATH EVANS: No. Not at all. I was talking with Darren Sharper the other day, and I’m telling you – anyone that is picking Atlanta is either biased because…
Trent Dilfer spoke on KNBR Tuesday morning. Here’s what he said. Q: What did you think of the 49ers victory over the Packers? DILFER: I’ve never been happier to be wrong than I was this weekend. Man, I was really scared for the Niners. I just didn’t know if they had an answer for Aaron Rodgers, I didn’t know how Kap would respond. I’m not one of these guys that…
According to Howard Eskin of WIP radio, Greg Roman is one of five initial candidates for the Philadelphia Eagles’ head coaching job. The other candidates are Penn State head coach Bill O’Brien, Falcons offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter, Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians and Oregon head coach Chip Kelly. I have two questions for you: 1. If you were the Eagles, would you hire Roman to be the head coach? If…
I just stumbled upon a fascinating interview of current Atlanta Falcons offensive coordinator, Dirk Koetter. The interview was conducted a year and a half ago when he was the offensive coordinator for the Jacksonville Jaguars. In this interview, Koetter explains his offensive philosophy, how he puts together a game plan and which plays he prefers to call during games. This is essential reading for all you aspiring football coaches out…
