Matt, please shine some light on this guy. What do you think he'll bring to the team? I was a Pro-Martz supporter and I don't think I like this hire.

wont be a popular hire, just cuz no one knows who this guy is. But the jets did tear up the run this year with thomas jones. so we will see.

I can't believe after all of that, THIS is who we hire. I would almost rather see Rathman take the OC spot....What happened with Hue Jackson? I sure hope Singletary knows what he's doing.....

Ohhh... Kayyy... Now, let's get it done!!!! I wanted Jackson, but if it's Coach Raye, LET'S GO GET 'EM!! Welcome to the fold!

Interesting choice... Don't know much about this guy, but I guess we'll find out soon enough. At least he has experience. What do you think of this hire, Matt?

or should I say, "Welcome back!"

Clearly, Sing wanted a OC who would be here every year that Sing is here. He saw what happened to Nolan and to Alex Smith with constant OC turnover and was determined that would not happen with him. He also believes football is won in the trenches, not on the X and O blackboard.

Does anyone know anything about this guy. How can you be in the league as long as this guy and no one knows who you are?

Wow. He's never stayed ANYWHERE very long.

Is there a reason? Matt? (??????)

Horrible hire. I wouldn't even count his stint with the Raiders as the OC - Norv was essentially the OC.

Oh god no. Raye is the O'Sullivan of coaches.

Schefter's not very bright, maybe he heard a leak that the Niners offered a contract after an interview and assumed it was Raye instead of Hue Jackson?

oh my god!!!

Let's close our eyes and use the force!

Sing, I hope you know what you're doing, cause if it doesn't work out, you'll get eaten alive-by fans and media.

WHO??? It's a good thing Singletary was able to beat all those other teams to hiring this guy! We go from Martz to this. What a joke. I can't figure out why he would hire so below standards for such an important position. I guess Singletary isn't worried about job security. WHATEVER.

Thud.

Checking the stats of KC, Washington, and Oakland. He made the best of who he had playing for him. Seemed to have a good balance of run and pass. Grbac Sp? had a few good years with him as OC, Collins in Oakland.

Much as I would like you to be right, i think we are grasping at straws. This sure looks like it is waaaay out there.

What a guy. Sing just picked a guy nobody saw coming and nobody knew anything about and he knows he'll get pickled alive if it fails, yet he does it anyway. The days of wishy-washy coaching are flat out over with.

lol @ O'Sullivan of coaches....hahahahahahahah!

PS If I were Mike Martz, I think I would be looking for an all night bar about now.

looks like Johnson is the QB coach.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/01/28/49ers.raye/

I think Raye is a West Coast offense guy.

Pretty much an extremely anti-climactic ending to weeks of anticipation. I suspect next year we will be going through the coaching carousel again, only this time it will be Holmgren.

As a longtime Niner fan, I am truly disappointed with this hire. As an OC Raye only had one team over .500 and none in the playoffs. Not to mention he has not stuck around long as an OC with any of his previous teams. I was hoping for the Hue Jackson and Mike Johnson hirings. But it looks to be another fool hearted hiring of an OC not fitting the bill. Martz may be a jerk but he did what he was supposed to. In his sole season the Niners offense improved.

Playing the connect the dots game, it seems to me that this could mean that Rathman is being groomed for the OC position. We hire an older, experienced coach over a young up and comer. Rathman was hired prior to the OC position, so they obviously think highly of him.

Does that make any sense to anyone?

This is unbelievably terrible choice. Raye is the second choice for running back coach of NYJ after Bishop left for the Niners.

Another 2-3 years of lousy offense. Let's go Defense, let's go!!!

Um... I can't seem to get excited about this hire. I will remain optomistic. I would have liked Hue Jackson, but as someone said, it looks as though Sing found someone that no one else will want no matter how good the Niners offense does. Still kind of a head scratcher. Matt, you might not say it, but I bet you had a good laugh about this one.

So, who's he going to hire as QB's coach....Doug Williams?

Anything makes sense at this point. And nothing. Capiche?

Terrible, terrible, terrible. This appears to be a hire of a guy that Singletary can control. Most of the other guys that have come in are younger, seem to have offensive ideas, while Raye is older and has to be happy get another shot at OC. Conclusion, plan on run right, run left, run right, run left. I very disappointed.

In the immortal words of Bill the Cat . . . "ACK"!

Wow.

That just happened.

I think all of us who know nothing about being an NFL coach and particularly an offensive coordinator need to keep our shirts on and let this play out. First off Raye is far from somebody "nobody knows about." Maybe you don't know him but you don't gain employment as an NFL coach for 32 years as a "stealth figure." Seems to me he is well known in the NFL. And, this idea that he is second fiddle to Bishop Harris is comical. Most of the people here were salivating for Norv Turner and praying that SD fired him so he would be available. Yet, Norv hired Raye as his OC in Oakland. Do you think Norv thought he was a "nobody" or unqualified. Everybody thought the "wildcat" was new and innovative this year too but it is just a reincarnation of the single wing. I dare say there isn't an offense or a defense being used today that Raye hasn't seen or coached against including our genius in Bill Walsh's original WCO. So, let's all stop being Chicken Little and let it play out.

A voice of reason. Well said.

I hope this plays out well. fingers crossed!

Raye has not been an OC since 2005, if he is a good choice and know so much, why has he been passed over 20+ as others were hired for OC jobs throughout the league. Also if he is a good hire why did Norv not pick him as his OC in SD when he got the job there.

The second weak link in the hire is the fact Singletary hired a QB coach or listen to Raye, that has not been in the league for a year. Yet again a true mark of high quality, because the league just happens to like to rest it's coach periodically.

They should have given a new comer a chance and went with Hue Jackson.

I like the theory that Raye may be a caretaker OC while Rathman and/or Johnson develop. A nuts an bolts guy, perhaps, who can mentor without doing damage.

Matt, I'm sure in your snooping around you will dig up something about the criteria that were actually used to make this hire.

I remain open minded open about Jimmy Raye. It's just . . . I mean . . . upgrade?

It's wait & see time.

Ok now I'm really confused(still think that Martz/Singletary balancing act had real possibilities but hey... I'm just a fan!)I haven't followed Raye enough to predict the future with this choice.I sincerely hope we(49ers) don't sink into cauldron of mediocrity on offense!This would be intolerable after so many lean years!

Here is a good site to see Jimmy Raye's Stats...I saw he was O coordinator for the Raiders during Art Shell...which isnt a good thing, but read the article and comment:

http://blogs.mercurynews.com/49ers/2009/01/27/report-jets-rb-coach-next-to-interview-for-49ers-offensive-coordinator-job/

FOR THE RECORD....

Faithful209/DJ MPACT from Lodi was all for this... 100 percent support!!!!! Niner Faithful 4 LIFE!

I don't no what to think about this guy. He hasn't had any success as a OC why hire him I mean the raiders got rid of him obviously he's garbage I hope u no what ur doing Sing cause if not ur gonna get it from us fans on here.

I'm "just a fan" too.(HA, HA)

I hate to be picky, guy, but you might want to remove the typo in your screen name. It's "bleed" not "blead."

Jimmy Rae....sounds like a country singer not a OC....

Jimmy Rae....sounds like a country singer not a OC....

It is what it is. He's done some good things when he had talent. He was Norv's OC, which I guess is a positive. Would be curious to know what Norv's take on the hire is. Not sure if you can get a quote out of him Matt, but would be curious to know.

He definetly comes with a Marty-ball background.

Another tid bit, check out who was on the 2001 staff with him in Washington:
Quarterbacks – Brian Schottenheimer
Running Backs - Hue Jackson
Tight Ends - Tony Sparano
Linebackers - Greg Manusky

Ridiculous process, absurd hire. While Singletary and Raye are celebrating their union tonight, the Defensive Coodinators in the NFC West are laughing. I hope this works out, but I'm more than a little worried.

makes sense to me Stan...and I think it is a wise move by the staff to groom Rathman...he was a great player and seems to me (based on various info on him) a good coach.

Why is everyone getting so bent out of shape...Raye has experience..lets wait till OTA's and training camp to see how the team picks up his offense and gels...Singletary is no Nolan...the team listens to coach and practice this time around...is gunna be hard hitting

GO Niners!

After deep, soul-searching reflection, and many pauses to let the voices of reason resound, I agree that we should wait and see. There could actually be a sensible rationale behind this, and we won't know how it plays out until it PLAYS out--on the field next fall.

(Nonetheless, in the meantime, my gut is with SonocoNinerFan and Bill the Cat :

"ACK"! )

Not to be negative, but the track record just isn't impressive, at all.

1990 New England Patriots: 1-15
1991 L.A. Rams: a crappy, Jim Everett-led offense
1998-2000 Kansas City Chiefs: took over the offense for a team that talked about going 16-0, team didn't even make the playoffs the three years he was there, no running game to speak of. Vermeil comes in with Trent Green and Priest Holmes in 2001 and turns KC into one of the best offenses in the league.
2001 Washington Redskins: Marty Schottenheimer's one-and-done season in DC
2004-2005 Oakland Raiders: actually, their offense was better those two years than any others since their Super Bowl season

It's hard to come away from all of this and NOT think that we screwed the OC situation up yet again. I think we'll look back at this as the episode where McSing lost whatever momentum it had generated by the strong-end-of-the-season finish. We'll do this whole thing all over again in 1-2 years.

Welcome home Jimmy! There's much work to be done. I'm happy Coach Singletary has his man and am excited to see what transpires through free agency, draft, camps and ultimately the season. I realize alot of fans here are disappointed that this hire does not have the "bling" but that is not how Coach Singletary rolls. This team is gonna be a hard knockin, bloody your nose, take no prisoners and only allow the opponent to die on their feet, or live as losers on their knees.

A skeebers or whatever ur name is I no how 2 bleed I meant 2 spell it how I spelled it why u worried about how I spelled my screen name anyways?

Uhh, not to be picky, but perhaps when you get around to figuring out what credentials in JRII's resume suggest that he is the guy to do this, you could share them with the rest of us?

It's all about the money. It's always all about the money. Linehan & Jackson wouldn't take the job for the money Jed was offering. Ray did because he didn't have any other options.

I would have preferred to stick with Martz but that ship has sailed.

Raye gets my support until he shows he doesn't deserve it.

Matt, my spider sense is telling me that this guy is the only one who would agree to what Sing and the 49ers are offering. Reading up on this guy's track record doesn't give me a warm, fuzzy feeling. Really hoping I'm wrong about this.

Rite. Know problum. I'm not worried. Just thot u mite like 2 no. In case it wuz a type 0 and not on perpuss.

I's still sounds to me we still have people who think they're the experts on coaching. What jimmy did was been around the NFL for 32 years. How many coaches been around for half that not many. It wasn't a sure thing any of the coaches you people pick would have made us better. New isn't always the best choice. Hue's stats wasn't all that great. Stop being picky & be glad you still have a team.

I's still sounds to me we still have people who think they're the experts on coaching. What jimmy did was been around the NFL for 32 years. How many coaches been around for half that not many. It wasn't a sure thing any of the coaches you people pick would have made us better. New isn't always the best choice. Hue's stats wasn't all that great. Stop being picky & be glad you still have a team.

The niners are going from Mike Martz to Jimmy Raye???? You got to be kidding!!!!! Looks like another long and frustrating upcoming season especially for the offense.

To quote Bill Walton, "Horrrrrible!"

No silver linings here. This hire had nothing to do with Rathman or any other rationalizations. It's simply what it looks like. Raye was the best solution the 49er "management" could manage.
Any of the believers out there interested in two excellent seats for the '09 season?

That's my worry, too, hberezin, that Sing's choice puts us in another Hostler-type year of offensive disaster and we are looking at a whole new coaching staff in 2010.

Um.... OK? Sing wants to run, run, run... But isn't a well balanced offense the way to go? It's like breakfast. Needs to be well balanced. Hey, I'd like to rip off 7 yards per rush, for sure, but when it gets shut down, and it will, WTF are you supposed to do then? Oh, punt I guess... Not the sexiest hire ever, but we'll see, I guess. Hard to believe that those offensive FAs are gonna be lining up to come to SF now. Housh? What does he think? Oh, wait. He's a WR. We're not gonne use those anymore. Damn. I'll knock off the cynicism now. Sorry.

How Much?

Matt, not to dump a garbage-can-full on your plate, but we really need some help figuring this one out. Though I'm sure you are already at work on it.

Whew. At the moment, I don't think I would want your job.

Ok I'm going to say this because this is how I feel. I know everyone is on the Singltary bandwagon and I think that is fine, but I do not agree with it. He is probably going to get us 10 or 11 wins a couple of times during his coaching tenure, but I really do not think that a superbowl will ever be possible. The REASON AND ONLY REASON the 49ers were successful for so long is the system that Bill Walsh built. A SYSTEM is the common demnominator between every great dynasty and champhionship team. I do not see a system being developed or do I see one that will be developed in the future. The system consists of coaches and players that being developed in it so if someone leaves everyone moves up. Everyone's comments right now are in the same manner of when everyone thought NOLAN'S TEAM 2 years ago was good and playoff worthy. Why is everyone else not mad about this hire especially since all of the quality head coaches that we can get out here. Mike Shanahan bears to mind because he knows what works for the 49ers system since he coached here as well. I just feel that Singlatary's services would best be used on a team such as the Cowboys. The cowboys have the talent but lack the discipline and heart that it takes to win championships. I would love for other people to comment on my thoughts. Matt what are your thoughts?

Does that mean you're leaving us? Let me hold the door open for you.

I guess he's the only one who'd take the job. Otherwise I don't understand the hire. Talk about a let down.

500. each plus face value. 47yrdline /27th row

The good news is if all this goes to h*** in a handbasket, there is always Holmgren and Shanahan in 2010.

You weren't kidding. Nice Seats! I can't buy em'. Sorry.

Not everyone on this blog is on the Singletary bandwagon. It's just that a lot of the bloggers would rather think with their hearts and hopes instead of their heads. It's obvious this 49er management team is not very good. But hey, the Raiders still have true believers. So does George Bush. So, there may be no hope to get real change on the 49ers. Bill Walsh is rolling in his grave.

Jimmy Raye as offensive coordinator. Next thing you're gonna tell me is that Vince Evans or Doug Williams is our QBs coach. What a farse this has become. Singletary might have just given us the first steps to Holmgren's entrance in 2010. And that can't happen fast enough for me after this fiasco.

Let's see what we have to look forward to, two years of sub-.500 football, and then the rebuilding starts anew. 49er fans are going to be wishing for the competence of Mike Brown's Bengals. All jokes aside, all 49er fans should pool their money and put a contract out on the Yorks!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope this works, but I can't help to vomit DOUBLE "ACK!"

WHO?...
Well 1 thing's for sure, the rest of the NFL is laughing their collective a$$e$ off!
The silver lining here is: (not including Rayes' body hair)
1. Samurai Mike has just taken his own coaching life...with "Honor", opening the door next season for Holmgren/Shannahan/Gruden/Insert any competent/proven HC
2. My marriage may be saved, now that I'll have more "available" time (ie. Sunday's, reading blogs, etc.)
3. It will be alot easier to watch Yorks' Phony Niners go to LA!
....I think I just sharted!

This hire sucks! See ya Mike.

Wow. Singletary is going to learn what all those Hill-Martz 3rd down completions did for the defense and time of possession. And according to Pro Football Reference:
Pats 1990: 28th pts scored
Rams 1991: 24th pts scored
Chiefs 1998: 14th pts scored
Chiefs 1999: 8th pts scored
Chiefs 2000:9th pts scored
Redskins 2001: 28th pts scored
Raiders 2004: 18th pts scored
Raiders 2005: 23rd pts scored
QBs were Marc Wilson, Everett, Gannon, Grbac, Banks, Collins

I thought he was going to hire Jackson. But, he didn't, and must have good reasons for going with Raye. He definitely has the experience...and, isn't likely to go anywhere unless he's fired. Those who are saying he can't keep a job...well, that's one way to look at it. Another view would be to say he's also been in demand, so the guy must be able to coach. For those of you Niner fans who're saying it's a terrible hire...how do you know? Truth is...you don't. That's your opinion based on who knows what. For me, I'm willing to give Raye the benefit of the doubt...until he PROVES he can't successfully run our offense. You know...the tried and true democratic approach...innocent 'til proven guilty. I thought that was the American way...for some of you, I guess not.

Matt,
Do you think the non-hiring of Jackson had anything to do with his potential ascention through the coaching ranks, i.e. from OC to Head Coach?? It's well documented Singletary wanted a guy who he knew would be around for at least the next few years, and Jackson has been referred to as an "up and coming star" in the world of coaching. Thoughts?

-- Matt, Chico --

On the contrary of what a lot of people are saying, this is a good choice. In the past several years, free agency not only affected players, but also the movement of coaches. With this frame in mind, our coach has not seen any consistency with the offensive staff during his tenure here with the team. It looks like what he was looking for 1) someone who wasn't going to split right away, 2) has experience within other facets of the offense, and 3) really loves to coach. He possibly didn't want to be in this position next year, figuring out who's next in line as had been the case. He chose someone who has passion to coach, not someone who is always searching for higher pastures. This is good for the rest of the offensive coaching staff, as well as the players...simple enough, it's desire.

The Jets running game was superb the last few season, not only that, they were good rushing, receiving and YAC. Those backs saved Farve a lot of times, especially in production of yards and touchdowns.

This is not the popular choice, but I really admire our coach for believing in the search process to come to his conclusion. He might've said he would've chosen an OC last month, but no one fit the criteria he was looking for. It took a while, but it is also his first head coaching bid, and he's the type to learn from mistakes. At least we know that we'll have a consistent offense for a while and the choices for succession look good too.

so constantly bad works for you as long as it's consistent??

And for the folks yearning for Holgrem, Shanahan and Gruden next year, what makes you think Jed will pay enough to get them??? If he wont pay for a top OC, why would he pay for a top HC??

Well, it's 4th and 5. Andy Lee comes on to punt. It will be the fifth punt here in the 2nd quarter. It's a beautuiful, sunny day here at Candlestick. The 9ers are still trying to get their running game going. The fans are getting rowdy. They want to know when Jamie Martin is going to attempt a pass...

Just for posterity's sake, the last "Frank" post isn't mine. There's obviously a good deal of difference in our mindsets. Raye deserves a chance to coach...not be condemned before he's even been on the field.

I think Adam Schefter has a distinct height advantage when it comes to getting the scoop.
He always seems to get to the podium first?
Or is it the stealth factor?

OH MY FREAKIN' GOD...IS THIS A JOKE?

I'm stunnned...shocked...speechless.

The guy hasn't succeeded in how many years, and people think he'll succeed now? OMG!.

Let's hope he is only a one year hire to groom Rathers for the OC spot...otherwise this sucks more than Mike NoWin...and Mike NoWin SUCKS!

Jed makes job offer?
Well Jimmy, we don't pay very well, the ship has been adrift for sometime, but the benefits are pretty good, my Dad is a Dr you know?
Just a little levity folks, gotta hope Mike got his man after all the drama we've seem with this hire.
The Cable guy won by a nose, Jimmy hasn't signed yet anyway.

Singletary has gambled an awful lot on this hire. For those thinking that Holmgren, Gruden, Shanahan, or Cowher are coming here in 2010 if this move fails, Singletary signed a 4 year deal. The Yorks are not going to dump a coach after one year. I think Jed signed off on this deal, or else it would not have gotten done. And the more I hear Jed, the more I like him. After the initial shock wore off, I looked at the hire and think we'll have a lot of experienced coaches and some consistency. I'll wait to see how this one plays out before I get on the "Fire Singletary" bandwagon.....

Frank: While you make a very good point of reason, it's understandable that so many of us feel hard done by.
To interview so many candidates over such a long period of time, to be jilted publicly and then to hire somebody who has had no real success in all of these years, it will surely leave a bad taste in many mouths.

TJH, I see it as new HC taking a calculated gamble on a man who has a solid resume and obviously brings stability to what has been anything but a stable position on this team.
Sing doesn't impress me as a guy who would jeopardize his integrity on a hire this important.
I would agree it's a headscratcher and appears to have come from the bleachers in left field, but consider the situation.
Older experienced coach, no threat to leave, wealth of knowledge, reputable resume.
Hostler was horrible, it didn't take too long to realize that he was over his head.
If Jimmy makes it official and takes the reigns, we can only hope he provides the results Mike expects him to.
I've got to be optimistic on this.
See what he brings to the table.
Remember, Tommy helps the big picture outlook too. Jimmy and NYJ showed some WCO in their program and perhaps we can find similar success with a few new pieces we add during the next few months.

I have to say I am a bit dissapointed we did not go with someone new & exciting...seems to me Singletary is looking for someone who will remain on staff for a # of years. That could be good, but if we look just at the rankings of this guy's previous oc positions, it is not really that impressive...his latest stint with the raiders was nothing to get excited about.

09 is the 07 season part 2

Matt - is Adam Schefter your primary source for this signing or are you getting confirmation from other sources !? I'm up early preparing for work and haven't seen much else on line.

And we should also remember that he has rarely been a coach of a team with any talent. Yeah, Dickerson ran for his record-setting season under Raye, but better than that, this guy got Elvis Grbac to throw for 4,000 yards! ELVIS GRBAC.

I'm not saying that is proof the guy will be great. I'm saying we give him a chance. You know, Mike Nolan thought it was more important to hire guys with name recognition for the sake of good PR. It used to be that the important coach was the Head Coach, and it didn't really matter who the Offensive Coordinator was.

Players win football games. Not systems. Not coaches.

Not too thrilled about the hire, but I think Coach Singletary is thinking long term. He knows Raye will not bolt to any head coaching position and he will probably be grooming Rathman as the future OC of the team. Let's give him a chance because he does have a lot of experience, maybe not innovative as Martz, but maybe smash mouth, simple, and effective.

i think jim summed up everything pretty well. we as fans need to wipe the foam off our chins and start supporting big mike's decisions, however questionable they seem to us experts. Chemistry and talent wins fotball games, and i feel that is what he is trying to acheive. i have wanted sing to be the head coach since he first became an asst head coach. i just have a very good feeling about the direction the niners are going, and my gut feelings have never been wrong about this team since 1979 (the year joe was drafted, and I named my new german shepherd montana before anyone knew who he was!) i'm just encouraged by the fact that mr. raye has been around a lot of chess matches with dc's and will be a GREAT teacher for our younger offensive coaches. don't hang the guy just yet!

Exactly!

The Jets running game was good the past season, but sucked the year before (Raye's second year on the team). The main difference wasn't any scheme change, but rather the arrival of Brett Favre, Alan Faneca and Damien Woody.

This is a much, much worse pick than Linehan or even Reeves.

"Players win football games. Not systems. Not coaching."

Uh... ok... You're right, we all need to calm down and just give him a chance. This seems to be our yearly motto. You guys said the same thing last year with JTO. 49er fans have every right to be fed up with this predictable year in and year out mediocrity. With no disrespect but you and guys like RandyinSR need to come back down to reality off your homer high horse's where the rest of us die hard fans are. We have been stuck in the 70's for awhile. Any fan with half an iota of football acumen can call this "new crew" what it is, more of the same. Let's be honest, Sing, Rathman and Raye are not long term answers for anything. If we finally get lucky they will be gone in a year along with our GM and we clean house from scratch. Bring in a mix of proven guys and up and coming talent and let them build their own staff and get "their guy" at QB in the draft or via FA and hope that combined with a mix of what we have and what we get will put us in back in contention for the playoffs year in and year out. This how the NFL works today, you get a 2-3 year window to make a SB run with all the right pieces. Anyone who thinks McSing, a 6 time retread OC and Hill is getting us back to the playoffs is kidding themselves. If they draft a QB in the 1st round this year, well put a nail in the coffin.

"Um.... OK? Sing wants to run, run, run... But isn't a well balanced offense the way to go?"

I think you're taking what sing said out of context. What I gathered from what he said is that he wants to build a team that CAN impose its will and run even when the other team knows you're going to... not that he only wants to run. There are certain times when you may want to slow the game down, punish your opponent. I believe he just wants the ability to do that. IMHO, of course.

"I have to say I am a bit dissapointed we did not go with someone new & exciting..."

Maybe Sing wants to get back to the Walsh days when the 'new and exciting' coaches actually came FROM the niners. Only time will tell, but having an experienced OC who will be at the helm for some time is a good start.

The "Walsh Days" had Walsh, that's why there were so many good coaches who have come from his tree. We don't have a seed let alone a root from which to produces "exciting coaches". We need to plow an entire new field first :)

The "Walsh Days" had Walsh, that's why there were so many good coaches who have come from his tree. We don't have a seed let alone a root from which to produces "exciting coaches". We need to plow an entire new field first :)

The "Walsh Days" had Walsh, that's why there were so many good coaches who have come from his tree. We don't have a seed let alone a root from which to produces "exciting coaches". We need to plow an entire new field first :)

uh... not sure how that happened, sorry for the triple post.

Ok looks like it is done deal with coach Raye-so the the guessing game ends and here we go! The more I educate myself about him the less I feel disappointed!It is not a "sexy"pick and as I've stated before Martz/Singletary coupling was odd but somehow effective as it developed( to my mind but I'm just "armcharing" it here) but Coach knows what he wants -a team that acts as one(coaches players et.al)and plays hard nosed selfless football...to that purpose maybe this IS the right guy!We shall see.

Right on, todays NFL is just more of the same. Miami went back to the future with its Wildcat Single Wing. Nothing more than Pop Warners 1905 offense with a little Jet motion. I for one am glad to see something different being run for a change.
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