Saints Interviewing Jim Tomsula - YES!!!

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Saints plan to interview ex-49ers coach Jim Tomsula for defensive line opening.

Outside of coordinators, assistant head coach hires in the NFL rarely qualify as splash moves, but one man the New Orleans Saints plan to interview would qualify

The Saints intend to interview Jim Tomsula, the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers in 2015, for the defensive line coach opening with the Saints, according to a source.

Sporting News reported Friday the Saints interviewed Tomsula earlier this week, but the source said the interview hasn't yet happened.

Prior to his promotion, Tomsula coached the 49ers' defensive line from 2007-14, a unit that was among the best in the NFL at times during that stretch. Tomsula, 48, did not coach in 2016.

We asked for it, and now we have it.

According to Alex Marvez of the Sporting News, former 49ers head coach Jim Tomsula has interviewed with the Saints for their vacant defensive line coaching gig.

The Saints are looking for someone to replace Bill Johnson, who was fired as part of a staff shakeup there. Johnson landed with the Rams.

Tomsula went 5-11 in his one season as 49ers head coach in 2015, and was defensive line coach there for the eight years prior.

He was out of football last year, living off the $14 million the 49ers paid him for one season of work.

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Wow, this would be huge!!!

Rugby Saint II · 01-20-2017, 04:44 PM

I wonder if he knows any other good coaches?

dizzle88 · 01-20-2017, 04:47 PM

He built a fantastic D line for the 49ers from 2010-2013, let's hope he can bring that success here.

ChrisXVI · 01-20-2017, 04:51 PM

Yeah man! That's what I'm talking 'bout! Now let's get some LB coach news.

spkb25 · 01-20-2017, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Jim Tomsula interviews with Saints for position coach job

We asked for it, and now we have it.

According to Alex Marvez of the Sporting News, former 49ers head coach Jim Tomsula has interviewed with the Saints for their vacant defensive line coaching gig.

The Saints are looking for someone to replace Bill Johnson, who was fired as part of a staff shakeup there. Johnson landed with the Rams.

Tomsula went 5-11 in his one season as 49ers head coach in 2015, and was defensive line coach there for the eight years prior.

He was out of football last year, living off the $14 million the 49ers paid him for one season of work.

Saints Interviewing Tomsula for DL Coach - New Orleans Saints - Saints Report - Message Boards

Wow, this would be huge!!!

I thought that guy kind of got shafted in SF. He didn't really get a chance

Crusader · 01-20-2017, 05:17 PM

That could be a real interesting addition if it works out.

Crusader · 01-20-2017, 05:20 PM

Tomsula developed several defensive linemen for the 49ers, including three undrafted free agents, Tony Jerod-Eddie, Ian Williams and Mike Purcell, who were all contributors for the team last season.

He was also the defensive line coach when the team drafted defensive tackle Ricky Jean-Francois, who has stuck around for seven seasons with the 49ers, Indianapolis and Washington, in the seventh round.

Saints interview former 49ers head coach Jim Tomsula for defensive line coach opening | Saints | theadvocate.com

ChrisXVI · 01-20-2017, 05:57 PM

It works because to quote a certain sports talk show: "Jim Tomsula sounds like a monster a creole grandma comes up with to keep kids quiet. Keep quiet or that Jim Tomsula is comin out tha swamp!"

Barry from MS · 01-20-2017, 06:57 PM

I'm just shocked Johnson found a job.

Danno · 01-20-2017, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by Barry from MS

I'm just shocked Johnson found a job.

Why? He's an OK DL coach. Probably aren't 32 better.

You can't make Chicken Salad outta Chicken ****.

It probably comes down to teacher versus schemer. Some can scheme vets well, some can develop youngsters. I'm guessing very few can do both.

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Threaded by Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723 Rating: (0 votes - average) Saints plan to interview ex-49ers coach Jim Tomsula for defensive line opening. Outside of coordinators, assistant head coach hires in the NFL rarely qualify as splash moves, but one man the New Orleans Saints plan to interview would qualify The Saints intend to interview Jim Tomsula, the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers in 2015, for the defensive line coach opening with the Saints, according to a source. Sporting News reported Friday the Saints interviewed Tomsula earlier this week, but the source said the interview hasn't yet happened. Prior to his promotion, Tomsula coached the 49ers' defensive line from 2007-14, a unit that was among the best in the NFL at times during that stretch. Tomsula, 48, did not coach in 2016. We asked for it, and now we have it. According to Alex Marvez of the Sporting News, former 49ers head coach Jim Tomsula has interviewed with the Saints for their vacant defensive line coaching gig. The Saints are looking for someone to replace Bill Johnson, who was fired as part of a staff shakeup there. Johnson landed with the Rams. Tomsula went 5-11 in his one season as 49ers head coach in 2015, and was defensive line coach there for the eight years prior. He was out of football last year, living off the $14 million the 49ers paid him for one season of work. Read more from NOLA Wow, this would be huge!!! Attached Thumbnails CheramieIII, spkb25, dizzle88 and 4 others like this. Last edited by SmashMouth; 01-21-2017 at 10:02 AM..
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spkb25 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 13,101	Re: Saints Interviewing Jim Tomsula - YES!!! Originally Posted by Danno Jim Tomsula interviews with Saints for position coach job We asked for it, and now we have it. According to Alex Marvez of the Sporting News, former 49ers head coach Jim Tomsula has interviewed with the Saints for their vacant defensive line coaching gig. The Saints are looking for someone to replace Bill Johnson, who was fired as part of a staff shakeup there. Johnson landed with the Rams. Tomsula went 5-11 in his one season as 49ers head coach in 2015, and was defensive line coach there for the eight years prior. He was out of football last year, living off the $14 million the 49ers paid him for one season of work. Saints Interviewing Tomsula for DL Coach - New Orleans Saints - Saints Report - Message Boards Wow, this would be huge!!! I thought that guy kind of got shafted in SF. He didn't really get a chance jnormand likes this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Saints Interviewing Jim Tomsula - YES!!! Originally Posted by Barry from MS I'm just shocked Johnson found a job. Why? He's an OK DL coach. Probably aren't 32 better. You can't make Chicken Salad outta Chicken ****. It probably comes down to teacher versus schemer. Some can scheme vets well, some can develop youngsters. I'm guessing very few can do both. Rugby Saint II likes this.

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