MVN: Most Valuable Network

According to the Press Democrat, Tom Rathman has interviewed for the open running backs coach position.

There had been speculation that Rathman would have been a candidate for the offensive coordinator position, but his inexperience in that field could have been a huge factor in the decision. However, Rathman as a running backs coach makes a lot of sense.

From 1997-2002, Rathman served as the running backs coach here in San Francisco with Steve Mariucci. I think he did a pretty good job in molding a great talent like Garrison Hearst in a premiere running back.

If Rathman does get the job, it would bring familiarity back to the team with a hint of that old school feeling. And wouldn't it be cool to have that Woody Harrelson look-alike on the sideline?

We'll see how this develops. But if Rathman does become the offensive coordinator, that leaves Scott Linehan as the only name that has surfaced that I think may be the best fit for offensive coordinator. There are a few former head coaches like Jim Fassel and Brian Billick, but I think it is best to stick with someone who has been in the league recently.