Anyone have ideas on replacements for Fisch?
Other than Greg Roman I haven't seen any names mentioned to possibly fill the void left by Jedd Fisch...
I've spent a great deal of time investigating and speculating as to who might make sense (not because I think I have great insight, but simply because I have nothing better to do). This is the list I've put together:
Cam Cameron - While you might have initially said "blah," he does have experience coaching WR's, experience at Michigan, a strong connection to the Harbaugh Family having coached with John and Jay in Baltimore. He would in many ways be kinda like the Greg Mattison of Offense: not likely to leave until he retires.
Jacob Peeler - He's currently Cal's "Inside Receivers Coach" and is considered one of the best recruiters in the country. Has developed a good amount of talent and is only 32 years old. He's been with Sonny Dykes for the past seven years so he's had his hands full coaching receivers in a pass heavy offense. He's a wild card as he doesn't have any direct connections to Harbaugh, but as we saw last year with Don Brown, that isn't necessarily a deterent.
John Morton - WR's coach for the New Orleans Saints. He served as Harbaugh's WR coach for his entire tenure with the 49ers and one year at San Diego. He's from Auburn Hills and also served as a long time assistant to Pete Carroll at USC so has plenty of experience in the recruiting game.
T.J. Weist - Worked for Harbaugh in an advisory role in year one at Michigan before joining Willie Taggart's staff at South Florida as Passing Game Coordinator/WR coach. Unsure if he'll be kept on at USF by Charlie Strong or go to Eugene with Taggart.
Please add on if there are any realistic names you think could be in play like Oakland.
No Chip Kelly's or Art Briles'.
EDIT to add a couple more names:
Jeff Faris - He's the WR coach at Duke and has been for the past two years despite being only 27-years-old (same age as JayBaugh). He coached Dylan McCaffrey's older brother Max to a record breaking season in 2015 so that could be an interesting connection to the program assuming the McCaffrey clan has nice things to say about him. He also coached Jamison Crowder in 2014 to a historic seasos.
Derron Montgomery - Worked with the Wide Receivers last year before leaving to become OC at New Mexico Highlands University. By all accounts he had a lot to do with the development of our receiving core last season.
January 4th, 2017 at 3:39 PM ^
Tofu?
January 4th, 2017 at 3:45 PM ^
Tofu is gross.
January 4th, 2017 at 4:13 PM ^
Dolphin
January 4th, 2017 at 6:13 PM ^
#theOTHERotherwhitemeat
January 4th, 2017 at 5:58 PM ^
Not gross.
January 4th, 2017 at 4:40 PM ^
Go fish.
January 4th, 2017 at 5:22 PM ^
USC ties are a bonus—they recruited tons of great receivers there in the heyday.
January 4th, 2017 at 3:41 PM ^
Pretty sure Harbaugh does.
January 4th, 2017 at 4:00 PM ^
^^This. I saw a quote from McCaffrey this week saying that JH had called to let them know this was/might happen and listed a few candidates for his replacement (to D Mc - he did not share to the interviewer).
I would love to see TW Sr. Get the Co-OC title (if he has earned it) and bring in a good WR coach. My most sought qualifications would be actually being able to coach WRs and not being a complete idiot on the twitters.
January 4th, 2017 at 5:57 PM ^
That eliminates OSUs WR coach
January 4th, 2017 at 4:21 PM ^
...TTB.
January 4th, 2017 at 8:20 PM ^
Here you go:
http://touch-the-banner.com/jedd-fisch-ex-wolverine/
Hopefully you guys don't break the site this time.
January 4th, 2017 at 3:41 PM ^
nope
January 4th, 2017 at 3:41 PM ^
Salmon
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January 4th, 2017 at 8:10 PM ^
We had salmon for Christmas dinner.
Underrated.
January 4th, 2017 at 3:42 PM ^
Najee Harris
January 4th, 2017 at 3:43 PM ^
John Harbaugh
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January 4th, 2017 at 4:37 PM ^
Cooter.
January 4th, 2017 at 3:44 PM ^
fisch himself was kind of out of the blue, so i wouldn't be surprised to see something similar...
January 4th, 2017 at 5:04 PM ^
yep and fisch was a great hire. i believe harbaugh said he called belichick who recommended don brown - wouldnt be opposed to going back to that well. hit up belichick and other top coaches he respects and then secure the very best. theyll obviously want someone equally adept at recruiting and handling modern student-athletes as well as developing WRs, scheming, etc, and those guys dont grow on trees, more so if theyre asked to multitask like fisch.
wouldnt surprise if harbaugh promoted from within if theres a worthy candidate but hes also proven hell go out to locate the best - sharp, passionate dudes who love and understand the game on all levels. fisch did a nice job so should be interesting as he cant be replaced with just anyone but theyve got a solid track record
January 4th, 2017 at 3:44 PM ^
Haven't heard anything.
January 4th, 2017 at 5:02 PM ^
I got my call already.
Did you send a cover letter?
January 4th, 2017 at 4:04 PM ^
No kidding. "Blah" isn't the word that came to mind when I read that name. Why not suggest some other retreads from the ancient regime?
January 4th, 2017 at 4:17 PM ^
Mike Debord?
If that happens we should probably have an ambulance on standby for Brian.
January 4th, 2017 at 3:46 PM ^
Jacob Peeler sounds like an awesome hire, I could see the other guy with the 49ers connection though.
January 4th, 2017 at 3:46 PM ^
MORE CHIKIN
January 4th, 2017 at 3:47 PM ^
Pep Hamilton makes the most sense. Cam Cameron LOL.
January 4th, 2017 at 4:32 PM ^
Pep Hamilton LOL. How delusional do you have to be that a NFL offensive coordinator leaving his post to be a QB/WR college coach "makes sense"?
January 4th, 2017 at 4:53 PM ^
You mean like Jedd Fisch?
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January 4th, 2017 at 5:40 PM ^
I feel like fisch was unemployed when he was hired by Harbaugh. didn't he get canned, and that's why he was available?
January 4th, 2017 at 6:03 PM ^
he was getting buyout money.
January 4th, 2017 at 3:54 PM ^
Former teammate of Harbaugh. Spent one year on the support staff and has tons of experience coaching receivers. Was WR coach at UCONN this past year and probably in the market for a new job.
Hamilton was WR coach at Stanford under Harbaugh and David Shaw. Has also been an NFL OC and QB coach. Current Assistant Head Coach/QB coach for the Cleveland Browns. Might not want to leave the NFL to take a position coaching job in college.
January 4th, 2017 at 4:06 PM ^
I don't want anyone associated with the Browns anywhere near UM.
/s... kind of
January 4th, 2017 at 4:49 PM ^
May have more upward mobility from being a Co-OC / Passing Game Cooridnator under Harbuagh at Michigan for a year or two than doing anything for the Browns.
January 4th, 2017 at 3:49 PM ^
If we hire Cam Cameron im gonna cry, why would you wish that evil on us OP???
January 4th, 2017 at 5:24 PM ^
Sir John Falstaff - Think of the awesome postgame press conferences! The downside is the obvious drinking problem.
January 5th, 2017 at 2:04 AM ^
......not really, seems everything goes down fine.
January 4th, 2017 at 3:52 PM ^
With all that talent? Hell no
January 4th, 2017 at 6:12 PM ^
Good QB play was the one thing that offense was missing. Hard to run a pro-style offense without it.
Don't bother to look up who coached LSU's QBs. It was Cam.
January 4th, 2017 at 3:53 PM ^
Is Mike DeBord available?
#HOOSIERCHAOS
January 4th, 2017 at 3:53 PM ^
or Dungy, naturally.
January 4th, 2017 at 3:55 PM ^
I'd rather have this guy.
January 4th, 2017 at 4:09 PM ^
the Jets.
January 4th, 2017 at 3:54 PM ^
For the love of God, no Cam Cameron.
January 4th, 2017 at 3:56 PM ^
Peyton Manning, he has some free time!
January 4th, 2017 at 3:56 PM ^
Weist back would be great.
January 4th, 2017 at 3:58 PM ^
Head coach at Bishop Gorman or someone with major IMG connections and influence.