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Megalomaniac · 11-25-2012, 08:15 PM

I want this guy to be the HC of the Jets. Learned under Belichick from 99-08, then was the assistant HC under Mangini in CLE (which that team played MUCH better during Mangini's tenure as opposed to since then), and is now the assistant HC under Harbaugh in SF. He has learned how to correctly run and manage a team and all the players from some of the best in the league, which is one of the major aspects to the job that Rex is completely failing at. Those three guys ALWAYS get more out of their players than most coaches do. And on top of that, he's been very successful his entire career at his job as a ST coordinator. I'm in.

Megalomaniac · 11-25-2012, 08:16 PM

http://www.49ers.com/team/coaches/br...0-9ec495ba2feb

Considered one of the most successful special teams coaches in NFL history, Brad Seely is in his second year with the 49ers after being named assistant head coach/special teams coordinator on January 25, 2011.

Under Seely’s direction in 2011, the 49ers special teams unit emerged as one of the best in the NFL. K David Akers set the NFL single-season record for most field goals (44) and points with no touchdowns (166). P Andy Lee set the NFL record with a 44.0 net punting average, while the 49ers led the NFL in average starting field position (33.5-yd. line) and opponents average starting field position (24.3-yd. line). Seely was named Special Teams Coach of the Year by Rick Gosselin of the Dallas Morning News, whose special teams rankings are widely regarded.

Seely brings 22 years of NFL special teams coaching experience to the 49ers. Most recently, Seely served as the special teams coordinator for the Cleveland Browns from 2009-10, where he worked with WR/KR Joshua Cribbs, who earned Pro Bowl selections in each of the last two seasons. Seely’s special teams unit led the NFL in kickoff coverage, while ranking fifth in the NFL in punt coverage in 2010.

In 2009, Seely was named Special Teams Coach of the Year after leading the Browns to a league best special teams ranking according to the formula comprised by Rick Gosselin of the Dallas Morning News. It marked Seely’s fifth top-five finish for his special teams units since 1990.

Prior to joining the Browns, Seely spent 10 seasons as the New England Patriots special teams coach (1999-08), where he was part of three Super Bowl championships. Over the span of his tenure in New England, the Patriots led the NFL in kickoff return average (23.5), were fourth in field goal percentage (83.4%) and ranked eighth in punt return average (9.9). In addition, his units registered 11 returns for touchdowns, including eight on kickoffs, a figure that tied for second in the NFL over that 10-year stretch. Seely also helped produced a total of 3 special teams Pro Bowlers (K Adam Vinatieri - 2004, LB Larry Izzo - 2004 and K Stephen Gostkowski - 2008). He also tutored the AFC’s leading kickoff returner on two occasions (WR Bethel Johnson – 2003 and RB Kevin Faulk - 2002) and leading punt returner (WR Troy Brown - 2002).

Seely worked with the Carolina Panthers from 1995-98, where he helped coach an expansion team to an NFC Championship Game appearance in just its second season. In 1996 and 1997, Panthers kickoff returner Michael Bates became the first player in 35 years to lead the league in kick return average in consecutive seasons, earning two consecutive trips to the Pro Bowl for his efforts. In 1996, Seely earned Special Teams Coach of the Year honors. He also had the league’s best kicker, as John Kasay set a then NFL single-season record with 37 field goals. In addition to the success of Bates and Kasay, Carolina also boasted one of the league’s top coverage units as the Panthers led the NFL in opponents average punt return (5.4 avg.) and ranked fifth in opponents average kickoff return (20.1 avg.).

Seely began his NFL career in 1989 with the Indianapolis Colts, serving as their special teams/tight ends coach for five years (1989-93). During his time with the Colts, he assisted in the development of two Pro Bowl special teamers, P Rohn Stark and WR Clarence Verdin. In 1992, the Colts had the NFL’s top specials teams unit based on rankings by the Dallas Morning News. Seely then coached the Jets’ special teams for one year (1994), and in that season, New York ranked fifth in the league in kickoff return defense (19.6 avg.) and sixth in punt return defense (6.8 avg.).

Seely’s collegiate coaching career began as an assistant coach at South Dakota State in 1978. He then moved on to become a graduate assistant at Colorado State in 1979, before being named the Rams offensive line coach in 1980. Seely then served as the offensive line coach at Southern Methodist (1981), North Carolina State (1982), University of Pacific (1983) and Oklahoma State (1984-88).

A native of Vinton, IA, Seely earned all-conference honors as an offensive guard at South Dakota State University while majoring in economics and physical education. He and his wife, Patti, have three daughters, Sarah, Hannah and Brynn.

Conkboy · 11-25-2012, 08:27 PM

Then we hire Romeo Crennel as D Coordinator and Norv Turner as O Coordinator after they are both fired... While Petine is ok, this is Rex's D and we need to bring in a whole new staff...

Come Woody prove to us you just want a winner, eat the current coaching contracts and put a winner on the field...

C Mart · 11-25-2012, 08:37 PM

Good option. Was ST coach for Pete Carroll's 1 yr HC stint w/Jets. Interviewed for Colts HC position last season. Been around the NFL so should have plenty of contacts for asst coaches.

DDNYjets · 11-25-2012, 08:41 PM

He is a very solid candidate.

My only issue is that sometimes there is a reason why these guys have never been given a chance before. Maybe b.c he is a ST coach rather than an OC or DC. But we have seen a ST coach have success as a HC in Baltimore.

TheMikeIsHot · 11-25-2012, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DDNYjets

He is a very solid candidate.

My only issue is that sometimes there is a reason why these guys have never been given a chance before. Maybe b.c he is a ST coach rather than an OC or DC. But we have seen a ST coach have success as a HC in Baltimore.

As long as they bring in solid OC and DC, they can get away with hiring a ST coach for HC if the guy knows how to delegate, manage, motivate and make the right decisions when it counts.

11-25-2012, 08:15 PM	#1
Megalomaniac All Pro Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,644	Brad Seely I want this guy to be the HC of the Jets. Learned under Belichick from 99-08, then was the assistant HC under Mangini in CLE (which that team played MUCH better during Mangini's tenure as opposed to since then), and is now the assistant HC under Harbaugh in SF. He has learned how to correctly run and manage a team and all the players from some of the best in the league, which is one of the major aspects to the job that Rex is completely failing at. Those three guys ALWAYS get more out of their players than most coaches do. And on top of that, he's been very successful his entire career at his job as a ST coordinator. I'm in.

11-25-2012, 08:16 PM	#2
Megalomaniac All Pro Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 8,644	http://www.49ers.com/team/coaches/br...0-9ec495ba2feb Considered one of the most successful special teams coaches in NFL history, Brad Seely is in his second year with the 49ers after being named assistant head coach/special teams coordinator on January 25, 2011. Under Seely’s direction in 2011, the 49ers special teams unit emerged as one of the best in the NFL. K David Akers set the NFL single-season record for most field goals (44) and points with no touchdowns (166). P Andy Lee set the NFL record with a 44.0 net punting average, while the 49ers led the NFL in average starting field position (33.5-yd. line) and opponents average starting field position (24.3-yd. line). Seely was named Special Teams Coach of the Year by Rick Gosselin of the Dallas Morning News, whose special teams rankings are widely regarded. Seely brings 22 years of NFL special teams coaching experience to the 49ers. Most recently, Seely served as the special teams coordinator for the Cleveland Browns from 2009-10, where he worked with WR/KR Joshua Cribbs, who earned Pro Bowl selections in each of the last two seasons. Seely’s special teams unit led the NFL in kickoff coverage, while ranking fifth in the NFL in punt coverage in 2010. In 2009, Seely was named Special Teams Coach of the Year after leading the Browns to a league best special teams ranking according to the formula comprised by Rick Gosselin of the Dallas Morning News. It marked Seely’s fifth top-five finish for his special teams units since 1990. Prior to joining the Browns, Seely spent 10 seasons as the New England Patriots special teams coach (1999-08), where he was part of three Super Bowl championships. Over the span of his tenure in New England, the Patriots led the NFL in kickoff return average (23.5), were fourth in field goal percentage (83.4%) and ranked eighth in punt return average (9.9). In addition, his units registered 11 returns for touchdowns, including eight on kickoffs, a figure that tied for second in the NFL over that 10-year stretch. Seely also helped produced a total of 3 special teams Pro Bowlers (K Adam Vinatieri - 2004, LB Larry Izzo - 2004 and K Stephen Gostkowski - 2008). He also tutored the AFC’s leading kickoff returner on two occasions (WR Bethel Johnson – 2003 and RB Kevin Faulk - 2002) and leading punt returner (WR Troy Brown - 2002). Seely worked with the Carolina Panthers from 1995-98, where he helped coach an expansion team to an NFC Championship Game appearance in just its second season. In 1996 and 1997, Panthers kickoff returner Michael Bates became the first player in 35 years to lead the league in kick return average in consecutive seasons, earning two consecutive trips to the Pro Bowl for his efforts. In 1996, Seely earned Special Teams Coach of the Year honors. He also had the league’s best kicker, as John Kasay set a then NFL single-season record with 37 field goals. In addition to the success of Bates and Kasay, Carolina also boasted one of the league’s top coverage units as the Panthers led the NFL in opponents average punt return (5.4 avg.) and ranked fifth in opponents average kickoff return (20.1 avg.). Seely began his NFL career in 1989 with the Indianapolis Colts, serving as their special teams/tight ends coach for five years (1989-93). During his time with the Colts, he assisted in the development of two Pro Bowl special teamers, P Rohn Stark and WR Clarence Verdin. In 1992, the Colts had the NFL’s top specials teams unit based on rankings by the Dallas Morning News. Seely then coached the Jets’ special teams for one year (1994), and in that season, New York ranked fifth in the league in kickoff return defense (19.6 avg.) and sixth in punt return defense (6.8 avg.). Seely’s collegiate coaching career began as an assistant coach at South Dakota State in 1978. He then moved on to become a graduate assistant at Colorado State in 1979, before being named the Rams offensive line coach in 1980. Seely then served as the offensive line coach at Southern Methodist (1981), North Carolina State (1982), University of Pacific (1983) and Oklahoma State (1984-88). A native of Vinton, IA, Seely earned all-conference honors as an offensive guard at South Dakota State University while majoring in economics and physical education. He and his wife, Patti, have three daughters, Sarah, Hannah and Brynn.

11-25-2012, 08:27 PM	#3
Conkboy "All Conked Up" All League Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,525	Then we hire Romeo Crennel as D Coordinator and Norv Turner as O Coordinator after they are both fired... While Petine is ok, this is Rex's D and we need to bring in a whole new staff... Come Woody prove to us you just want a winner, eat the current coaching contracts and put a winner on the field...

11-25-2012, 08:37 PM	#4
C Mart Jets Insider VIP Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,304	Good option. Was ST coach for Pete Carroll's 1 yr HC stint w/Jets. Interviewed for Colts HC position last season. Been around the NFL so should have plenty of contacts for asst coaches.

11-25-2012, 08:41 PM	#5
DDNYjets Bye week buh bye Rex Hall Of Fame Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: New York Posts: 12,308	He is a very solid candidate. My only issue is that sometimes there is a reason why these guys have never been given a chance before. Maybe b.c he is a ST coach rather than an OC or DC. But we have seen a ST coach have success as a HC in Baltimore.