49ers Interviewing Chiefs' DB coach Dave Merritt for DC
 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/49ers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#49ers</a> are interviewing <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> defensive backs coach David Merritt for their defensive coordinator position, sources say. Merritt, a longtime trusted assistant for Steve Spagnuolo, helped coach up KC’s fourth-ranked pass defense this season.</p>&mdash; Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) <a href="https://twitter.com/MikeGarafolo/status/1762947299276144820?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

With how great every single DB they draft turns out to be, you'd think he'd be getting a look at a promotion somewhere.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Chiefs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Chiefs</a> DBs coach Dave Merritt&#39;s son Dawson is a 4⭐️ junior LB at Blue Valley High.. Merritt said this season that he would look for opportunities when his youngest kids grew up..<br><br>Could be close to that time now.. <a href="https://t.co/YkrfBhM8JS">https://t.co/YkrfBhM8JS</a></p>&mdash; PJ Green (@PJGreenTV) <a href="https://twitter.com/PJGreenTV/status/1762950174014423501?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

What?? Merrit said he was staying in KC a few more years for his kids. Damn man

I highly doubt he gets the job.

That would be a big loss.

They are doing this just to spite us.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Asked him about potentially seeking a greater role in January.. he mentioned he wasn’t going to pursue any opportunities while his kids were young. One of his sons, Dawson, will be a HS SR next year. <a href="https://t.co/40zon4zTi1">https://t.co/40zon4zTi1</a></p>&mdash; Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) <a href="https://twitter.com/HaroldRKuntz3/status/1762951261383467067?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The day gets worse. smh

JFC dude you're such a pussy LMAO

He gone good for him

Die.

The 49ers window is about to slam shut. I don't see them going with a rookie DC.

He will get a raise and stay right where he is.

Do we get a comp pick for a promotion like this? Or is that only if he gets a head coaching job?

Nope.

I think thats pretty wishful thinking

Well that sucks then.

Almost seems like you should. Maybe not a third, but a lower pick.

That’s a guy moving in the right direction toward being a HC. Teams should have some incentive to push their guys toward higher roles.

It's really not. There was a report just yesterday that it "looks like" Brandon Staley and Nick Sorensen look to be the finalists.

One guy is a former DC, the other is already in SF and a guy they really like.

It's highly unlikely that they choose Merritt over both those guys.

They fired Wilks because he wasn't a Seattle defense guy and focused more on the DBs than the dline. Hiring Merritt to run that D wouldn't make sense.

Exactly another reason it seems unlikely.

I just don't see the 49ers going with a DB coach when their primary justification for moving on from Wilkes (or at least their public justification for it) was that he didn't connect with the DL/LBs and that was what SF preferred to build their defense around.

But we know Merritt will almost certainly be gone when his kids graduate unless we promote him (and the competition between him and Cullen would be pretty fierce). Any interviews he gets will only help him in future opportunities.

So while I'd hate to lose him A) I don't think we will just yet and B) Fellas - it's inevitable. The lack of brain drain from our organization to this point has been damn near unprecedented.

If they interviewed Cullen I'd be more concerned.

Because he would seem to be someone that fits what they're looking for and doesn't seem to have the ties to the city/community that Merritt has.

Which is why I do kinda wonder if he hasn't been promised the gig when Spags retires.

Doesn't mean he shouldn't interview. At worst, he gets interview experience for when he's ready. And at best, they throw so much money at him, he can't say no.

Probably just using him to get info on KC’s defense. Honestly.

I wonder if Wilks would be a guy Spags looks at as replacement if this happens considering that's Wilks calling card? Would be another high level guy in the room.

What kind of non public information do you think they're going to pry for during an interview?

I always thought that was goofy.

"Oh they signed X off the practice squad to pump him for information in the week prior to the game..."

Huh? You think they're gonna get anything from some doofus running scout team that they can't get on film?

Same story here - Merritt was a position coach. He wasn't out there calling the coverages - that was still Spags. And ultimately what can they possibly learn from Merritt that they can't learn from simply watching the tape?

hoping he's a bad interview LMAO

It’s not like he’s asking for signals and shit. But you can absolutely gain insight into their daily process.

You get down to the bottom of Dave’s philosophy on developing young DBs. What do you look for in prospects? What’s your practice format like? What do you drill to develop different skills in these guys like you have? That’s really just the tip of the ice berg.

There’s nothing to lose for Kyle by interviewing a guy like that from a primary competitor. It’s not gonna hurt or make you dumber.

The Chiefs should hire Bieniemy to give him some pointers.

Didn't know you were such a big MVS fan

No, but the shitbag niners will get another comp pick if Merritt then gets hired off their staff to be a head coach.

I get that's what the rule was trying to accomplish, but still. How many comp picks have the Niners reaped since it became a thing? McDaniel (****ing bullshit) Ryans, and some sort of executive too?

**** these guys.

They can have Connor Embree for free

Don't turn your back when getting that close to horses. Back out

Keep your stinking paws off of him, you damn dirty apes.

I was responding to the 9ers window closing

Ohh that's absolutely happening. They don't have an elite QB. Nobody's window stays open long when you don't. Exactly how much longer do you think McCaffrey, Deebo, Kittle, etc. have?

The roster is already suffering from their all-in approach.

They have a year, maybe 2.

Increase the his salary and keep him another year or so. Don't want to lose this guy now, even though we eventually will.

Well Dave wouldn't have called "cover zero" against Pat! Just saying.:shrug:

Purdy is an upgrade over Jimmy G and they've been in how many NFC title games the past 5 years? It's not like Armstead, Boss, Warner, Huffanga are that old plus they'll bring back Ayiuk.

CP underrates Purdy but they do that with every QB that isn't Mahomes. See: Burrow, Allen, etc.

Armstead is 30 and coming off a down year, which typically means he's on the decline.

Huffanga will be a FA after this season and is coming off a season ending injury.

Bosa and Warner are the only guys you listed that are still long term pieces.

Purdy is a good QB when you're paying him peanuts, hence why I said they have "a year, maybe two."

And again, how much longer do you think McCaffrey, Deebo, and Kittle have?

All of that goes without mentioning their salary cap situation as well.

3 year window possibly longer depending on how they do with 11 draft picks

LMAO

Ok.

Do you not think they have been a successful franchise when it comes to drafting?

They've definitely been above average, but make no mistake about it, they have benefited from having top 5 picks, and they've added talented players by going all-in and trading picks.

I'm not saying they will 100% be dead forever Billay, but at some point, they're going to have to rebuild/reload.

You're giving them way too much credit. I bet you would've said the same shit about the Eagles after last year's SB, and they had a better roster and more assets.

Nah I've never been a big fan of Hurts and their offense was a gimmick. I think the 9ers might have beat them last year had Purdy not gotten hurt

:harumph: So they let their DC guy go after losing the Super Bowl, and this was the plan? Go after Merritt weeks later?
I hope the Chiefs can keep him

https://www.sfgate.com/49ers/article...l-18696303.php

I don't think we need to be worried.

Sam Madison would be a logical replacement if Merritt leaves for SF.

That’s awesome!

Per the Rooney Rule, the 49ers have to interview at least two minority candidates. Not to imply Merritt isn't deserving, but it seems similar to the situation they just got out of with Wilks, in that they'd be bringing in an outside guy to run their system. I bet they promote someone internally.

What's bad about it? lolz

It felt like an ambush on the chiefs was brewing. Good thing it was nothing burgers.

I think the media just craves any football related news because it's the only sport that matters.

That would be a lateral move. The Dolphins ain't letting him out that easily.

He's a free agent now as it was just announced the dolphins are switching up their defensive staff after Fangio left.

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Just fulfilling the Rooney rule. Nothing to worry about here. He'll be back this next year.

I really and truly hope so.

Even if he does get another gig, which I doubt he will take because he's already said he wanted to stay in KC until his son graduated but let's say he did take another gig just know Spags specialty is defensive backs I guarantee you Spags has coached up Merritt big time so even if we lose him, Spags is the evil genius back there.

thank you! I feel better now!

I hope this is from an inside source. :hmmm:

Turnover is inevitable. Only 5 players from the 2019-2020 SB champs were still on the 2023-2024 team.

49ers hire Nick Sorensen as their new DC

I just read an article that said the Niners tried to hire Spags before he signed his new contract with the Chiefs.

I just read an article that said Morgan Freeman is having a gay affair with Dracula. Saw it right there when I was checking out at the grocery store!