RI: Something to chew on (Mariucci speculation) (Update: Interview Wednesday)

[ChillWill]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

You obviously think of his years in Detroit. I've watched him here in SF when was a coach at Cal-Berkeley and then the 49ers and he's a great coach. I'm not a 49er fan, I actually hate them as much as the Cowboys, but I have to give him the respect he deserves. He got a bad deal when ownership changed here from Eddie D. to his sister and they cleaned house.

Thanks for the insight on Mooch. I'm willing to give him the benefit of having to suffer under a bad GM in Detroit.

What kind of offense did he run in Detroit.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by ChillWill

What kind of offense did he run in Detroit.

West Coast, Marty Morninweigh (SP?) was his OC. He's currently Andy Reid's OC.

[ChillWill]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

West Coast, Marty Morninweigh (SP?) was his OC. He's currently Andy Reid's OC.

With Vinnies previous experience with Mooch I'm wondering why he was not considered earlier particularly ahead of Fassel? With Zorns leaning toward a hybrid West Coast Offense why wouldn't a West Coast architect like Mooch be a likely choice to stabalize an area where the biggest shakeup will occur, on offense.

Also I've heard that both Fassel and Meeks have stated that their choice of OF and DF coordinators would be Zorn and Blatche. What are your thoughts on Mariucci having coordinators picked for him.

[drew54]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

West Coast, Marty Morninweigh (SP?) was his OC. He's currently Andy Reid's OC.

Marty was the head coach of the Lions during the 2001–2002 seasons. Mooch replaced him and got axed in 05 after three years on the job.

Per Wikipedia Ted Tollner was his OC in Detroit after serving the same roll in SF for one year.