Speculation Thought Exercise: Assemble the coaching staff if Kellen Moore is HC (36 Viewers)

[Mojomajik9]

The 49ers would have to release Staley from his contract -- he's Kyle Shanahan's assistant head coach now.

I forgot about that. But I wonder if Saleh’s return changed things?

 

[RJS]

Does he run a base 3-4?

Mostly odd fronts but mixes in 4 down lineman some.

 

[RJS]

I forgot about that. But I wonder if Saleh’s return changed things?

Insider: Brandon Staley unlikely to return to the 49ers

Brandon Staley is unlikely to return to the 49ers as Robert Saleh returns as defensive coordinator. Matt Maiocco expects the assistant head coach to depart.

www.49erswebzone.com

 

[St. Widge]

The 49ers would have to release Staley from his contract -- he's Kyle Shanahan's assistant head coach now.

I just saw some info that Staley likely won't be back with the 49ers for next season with Saleh as the DC there again.

 

[St. Widge]

Mostly odd fronts but mixes in 4 down lineman some.

Thanks. I thought Staley was a 4-3 guy. He's much more interesting to me if he's a base odd front guy that mixes in 4 DL at times. To me that is the perfect mix and keeps teams off balance. It also allows you to attack specific weaknesses an offense may have.

 

[RJS]

Thanks. I thought Staley was a 4-3 guy. He's much more interesting to me if he's a base odd front guy that mixes in 4 DL at times. To me that is the perfect mix and keeps teams off balance. It also allows you to attack specific weaknesses an offense may have.

Here's a fun read.

Chargers’ Brandon Staley is polarizing, but his defensive game planning is elite

You can question Staley's fourth-down and playing time decisions, but not his defensive prowess.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Doug B]

I just saw some info that Staley likely won't be back with the 49ers for next season with Saleh as the DC there again.

If he gets freed up, Staley would be a great get for Moore.

 

[jesusfish]

We really need a couple fiery, enforcer-type assistant coaches for Kellen Moore, especially if Staley becomes the DC.

 

[OzzieSaint]

Brandon Staley reminds me of DA, very good DC but below average HC.
He'd be an interesting one to bring in as the DC and run his system.

 

[whodatbe]

I dont know if Zimmer is available for DC but can't hurt to ask if you want a veteran presence. Last few seasons the Eagles d has been very good, ranked 1 this season. see if Clint Hurtt (current Eagles d-line coach) is interested. He was former D-coordinator in Seattle before going to Philly.

 

[SaintRob]

It looks Kellen Moore will be the next HC of our Saints. He'll have to assemble his staff. We don't know exactly what he prefers as he changes with experience and different personnel. We do know that Doug Nussmeier has been his QB coach since Dallas where it looks like Moore may have hired Nussmeier into the job. It's already been thrown around in a few threads that Nussmeier would probably be his OC. He has background as a college OC at many stops, TE coach in the NFL and QB coach for Moore for 3 different teams. It's safe to say these guys work well together. We don't know what type of blocking schemes he likes, but we do know that he has benefitted significantly from the Eagles O-line so that may be an indication. We don't know what time of defense he would want his team to run. He has experience with Cowboys, Chargers and Eagles so it might be one those. However, he's an OC and he might look at one that has shut his offense down before or one where he had the most trouble to game plan against. He's benefitted this year from a defense with a great defensive line.

This could be a fun thought exercise to fill out the rest of his coaching staff. Things to remember pretty much every defensive positional coach across the NFL would be open to a promotion to DC so that's a lot of potential candidates. I've listed a few of the main positions below and can add other as people post them. What are y'alls thoughts?

Head Coach: Kellen Moore (Speculated)

Offensive Coodinator: Doug Nussmeier (Speculated)
Passing Game Coordinator:
Running Game Coordinator:
Running Back Coach:
Wide Receiver Coach:
Tight Ends Coach:
Offensive Line Coach:

Defensive Coordinator:
Defensive Line Coach:
Linebacker Coach:
Defensie Back Coach:

Special Teams Coordinator:

I think we keep Rizzi as STC, and give him the Assistant HC moniker as well.

 

[OzzieSaint]

I think we keep Rizzi as STC, and give him the Assistant HC moniker as well.

I'd be OK with this.

 

[Doug B]

I dont know if Zimmer is available for DC but can't hurt to ask if you want a veteran presence.

Mulling retirement, but you're right -- no reason not to ask. Zimmer is 68 years old, FWIW.

Mike Zimmer won't return to Cowboys, will likely retire

Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer will not have Mike Zimmer running the defense for him in 2025.

www.nbcsports.com

 

[OzzieSaint]

Tanner Engstrand is an interesting one to bring in as an OC.
Has been with the Lions for the past 4 years and has been the passing game coordinator the past 2 years. With Moore (most likely) calling the plays it will be interesting to see him bring in a young (42 years old) coach to help steer the Offense.

 

[Rouxble]

Tanner Engstrand is an interesting one to bring in as an OC.
Has been with the Lions for the past 4 years and has been the passing game coordinator the past 2 years. With Moore (most likely) calling the plays it will be interesting to see him bring in a young (42 years old) coach to help steer the Offense.

I like the thought, but I also have to wonder why he wasn’t considered by the Lions for promotion once Johnson was gone. They brought in John Morton from the Broncos to take over as OC.