Not to mention Tomsula has not been impressive in the glimpses we have gotten so far. He has that deer in a bright light look at most press conferences at a time when a firm hand is needed.
You may roll your eyes at this but while not impressing the local fanbase is one thing, not impressing available free agents can be crippling. Harbaugh gave plenty of awkward interviews but he always came across as a man with a plan and purpose (who just didn't like being forced to talk about his team to the press.)
The front office looked like bozos content to undermine their team and their coach during the NFL season. The offseason player/coach exodus is telling the world that NFL professionals no longer see SF as a "destination". Something smells in 49er land and agents/players are experts at sniffing the air.
You may roll your eyes at this but while not impressing the local fanbase is one thing, not impressing available free agents can be crippling. Harbaugh gave plenty of awkward interviews but he always came across as a man with a plan and purpose (who just didn't like being forced to talk about his team to the press.)
The front office looked like bozos content to undermine their team and their coach during the NFL season. The offseason player/coach exodus is telling the world that NFL professionals no longer see SF as a "destination". Something smells in 49er land and agents/players are experts at sniffing the air.
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