49ers get permission to speak to Bucs' Kiffin

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TONE DOG THE 01

TONE DOG THE 01

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49ers get permission to speak to Bucs' Kiffin

By JANIE McCAULEY, AP Sports Writer
January 28, 2003
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- The 49ers got permission to speak to Super Bowl-winning defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin about their head coaching job and interviewed Jets assistant Ted Cottrell on Tuesday.

Kiffin built the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' defense into the No. 1 unit in the NFL, one that dominated the Oakland Raiders' top-rated offense in Sunday's 48-21 victory.

San Francisco general manager Terry Donahue plans to talk to Kiffin on Friday or Saturday. Whether they will meet in person depends on the Bucs' busy post-Super Bowl schedule.

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The 62-year-old Kiffin has expressed interest in becoming an NFL head coach, as long as it's the right situation. His deal with the Buccaneers runs through 2004 and makes him the highest-paid assistant coach in the league at about $1 million annually.

San Francisco fired Steve Mariucci on Jan. 15, three days after the 49ers lost to Tampa Bay in the second round of the NFC playoffs. Mariucci is thought to be a leading contender to become the new coach of the Lions, who fired Marty Mornhinweg on Monday.

Cottrell, New York's defensive coordinator, joins a growing list of candidates with the 49ers. Donahue already interviewed Philadelphia offensive coordinator Brad Childress and defensive coordinator Jim Johnson, along with New England defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel and 49ers defensive coordinator Jim Mora, the son of the former Indianapolis and New Orleans coach.

Johnson removed his name from the running last week.

Owner John York repeatedly has said there is no timetable for hiring a coach. He will choose from a list of finalists compiled by Donahue.
 
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fa sho, we got the talent on d mostly, but we just needed to get the secondary to be more physical (db's) and just play well as a squad and we should be coo... especially with kiffin in there
 
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This just in! Kiffin agrees to meet with 49ers.

Wednesday, January 29

Mastermind of Bucs' defense to meet with Niners

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SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Tampa Bay defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin agreed Wednesday to interview for the San Francisco 49ers' vacant head coaching position.

Kiffin, the architect of the NFL's stingiest defense for the Super Bowl champions, spoke by phone with San Francisco general manager Terry Donahue. Kiffin will fly to California for an interview Friday or Saturday, a team spokesman said.

The 49ers, who fired Steve Mariucci two weeks ago, sought permission to interview Kiffin almost immediately after the Buccaneers' Super Bowl victory over Oakland. Tampa Bay general manager Rich McKay granted permission, and Kiffin apparently was intrigued enough by Donahue's pitch to pursue it further.

The 62-year-old Kiffin has expressed interest in becoming a head coach in the past, but many close to the coach, including Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden, wondered whether Kiffin would be interested in leaving a comfortable situation with the Buccaneers to start a new challenge.

Last fall, he signed a two-year contract extension with Tampa Bay worth about $2 million, making him one of the league's highest-paid assistants. Kiffin couldn't immediately be reached for comment.

The 49ers have spoken to four NFL defensive coordinators so far in their search: New England's Romeo Crennel, Philadelphia's Jim Johnson, Ted Cottrell of the New York Jets and San Francisco's Jim Mora.

San Francisco went 10-6 last season, winning the NFC West and reaching the second round of the playoffs. Three days after Kiffin's defense held the 49ers without a touchdown in the Buccaneers' 31-6 playoff victory, owner John York fired Mariucci.
 
TONE DOG THE 01

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KINGCZAR said:
Haha yo tone I thought u wanted someone from the Whiner organization to coach yo squad!! Now u desperate and is willin to take anyone now!!! Bow Down homie!! GOT EM!!!
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Naw nigga! Kiffen is a great defensive coach and if the Niners bring him in it would make our "D" strong instantly! I aint desperate I just relize that the Niners are looking in the direction for a defensive coach and feel that Monte would be the guy if they were to bring someone else in! If you remember I said I didnt like Dennis Green to be the head coach but would prefer Holmgren or Jimmy Johnson...Monte Kiffen is up there with them 2 in my book!

So dont hate nigga and take one of these!!!!
 
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W0RM_Da_C0N said:
no, too busy laughing about how sorry the dallas cowgirls are!!!
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LMAO!

Na CZAR, you act like we were praying to god he will get the position. We heard he was talking with the 49ers and agreed that he would be a good coach. I still would like him as the coach, but im not trippin.
 
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Nitro GH said:


Na CZAR, you act like we were praying to god he will get the position. We heard he was talking with the 49ers and agreed that he would be a good coach. I still would like him as the coach, but im not trippin.
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I aint trippin too! Monte would have been a good fit but I have faith in the Niner Organization to find someone who is a Winner!


Panny Shot!
 
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